Are you looking to upgrade your file system but don’t know which version to choose? fret no more! In this article, we will compare and contrast UFS 3.1 and UFS 4.0 so that you can make an informed decision. We’ll also provide some tips on how to migrate your files if you decide to go with UFS 4.0. So read on to learn everything you need to know about these two file systems!
Every time an improvement is made to a technology standard, improved choices appear in the market. Recently, the UFS 4.0 standard was announced, which is intended to replace the existing UFS 3.1 standard.
Smartphones and other mobile devices use the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) standard. At the moment, UFS 3.1 is the industry standard. Samsung is expected to receive JEDEC approval shortly for UFS 4.0, which will change the situation.
As compared to the current standard, UFS 4.0 will be faster, more energy-efficient, and more compact. As well as supporting 5G devices, it will also support AR and VR. In order to achieve these improvements, Samsung’s 7th-generation V-NAND is combined with a proprietary controller.
Head-to-Head Comparison: UFS 3.1 vs UFS 4.0
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| The speed at a maximum of 11.6Gbps per lane | Up to 23.2Gbps per lane, twice as fast |
| The linear reading speed is up to 2100 Mbps | The linear reading speed is up to 4200 Mbps |
| Linear writing speed can go up to 1200 Mbps | Linear writing speed can go at 2800 Mbps |
| 1TB is the maximum size for storage variants | Up to 1TB of storage capacity |
| Compared with the previous model less efficient | (Reads 6MB/s per mA) 46% more energy-efficient |
| Maximum dimensions of 11.5mm x 13mm x 1mm | Maximum dimensions of 11mm x 13mm x 1mm |
| Available in the market | To arrive by late 2022 |
What is UFS?
UFSDatabase is the term used for the built-in storage for smartphones. UFS is the short form for Universal Flash Storage, which is a new type of storage that has started appearing in smartphones in recent years. UFS offers several advantages over the traditional microSD card, such as faster read and write speeds, longer battery life, and no need to be formatted each time you want to use it.
Considering the above stats, UFS 4.1 clearly advances mobile storage. In the midst of reading this, Samsung is working with fellow manufacturers to optimize the industry for the adoption of UFS 4.1. According to Samsung, mass production of UFS 4.1 will begin in Q3 of 2022.
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Final Words
As technology evolves, so does the storage architecture. With UFS 3.1 and UFS 4.0, enterprises can enjoy significant performance enhancements, scalability, and reliability improvements over UFS 3.0. In this blog, we tried to provide you with all the necessary information so that you can make an informed decision on which storage architecture is right for your organization. Do you have any questions? Let us know in the comments below!
