Samsung is reportedly preparing to phase out its older LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X memory chips as it shifts focus to newer and faster LPDDR5 production.
According to reports from sources familiar with the DRAM market, Samsung is now accepting final orders for LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X modules. Production of these older memory chips is expected to continue throughout 2026 to fulfill remaining demand.
Once those orders are completed, Samsung is said to convert its existing production lines to LPDDR5 manufacturing in the first quarter of 2027.
The move comes as the memory industry enters what many describe as a semiconductor “supercycle,” with DRAM prices continuing to rise. By prioritizing LPDDR5, Samsung is expected to improve revenue opportunities while aligning production with newer market demand.
For consumers, the shift could also bring direct benefits. Once LPDDR4 production ends, Samsung may begin using LPDDR5 memory in more low-end and mid-range smartphones, not just premium models.
That would mean budget devices could eventually gain access to memory that is around 50% faster than LPDDR4, potentially improving app loading times, multitasking performance, and overall responsiveness.
Samsung’s reported transition signals a clear industry shift: older memory standards are nearing the end, while faster LPDDR5 is set to become the new normal across more smartphone price segments.