Samsung`s new LPDDR5 uMCP brings flagship performance to mid-range phones
(Android Central)

The first uMCP-equipped devices will hit markets this month. What you need to know Samsung has begun mass producing LPDDR5 UFS-based multichip package (uMCP) for smartphones. The package integrates Samsung`s fastest LPDDR5 DRAM with UFS 3.1 NAND flash storage. Samsung says the package will deliver flagship-grade performance to a broader range of smartphone users. Samsung has started mass production of the industry`s first LPDDR5 UFS-based multichip package (uMCP). The new uMCP combines LPDDR5 DRAM with UFS 3.1 NAND storage. It will be available in DRAM capacities ranging from 6GB to 12GB, with storage options from 128GB to 512GB. Samsung claims this combination will enable users to `immerse themselves in numerous 5G applications that were previously only available on premium flagship models, including advanced photography, graphics-intensive gaming and augmented reality (AR).` The LPDDR5 interface brings a 50% improvement in DRAM performance over LPDDR4X, while UFS 3.1 double...