Overview

• JEDEC targets sequential performance up to 10.8 GB/s for UFS 5.0, roughly twice UFS 4.x, citing AI workload needs.
• Key additions include integrated link equalization for signal integrity, a distinct power rail for noise isolation, and Inline Hashing for security.
• JEDEC indicates compatibility with existing UFS 4.0 and 4.1 hardware, which could ease SoC and device integration.
• Industry reporting projects standard finalization next year, initial sampling by late 2026, and phone adoption likely in late 2026 to early 2027.
• Coverage points to Samsung, Micron, and SK hynix as expected early suppliers and suggests Samsung’s Galaxy flagships as likely early adopters, though timelines remain unconfirmed.