American semiconductor giant Micron has introduced its next generation of Low Power DDR5 (LPDDR5) memory. The new chip is likely to make its way to the next iPhone, which could have 5G connectivity, but LPDDR5 will debut in the Mi 10, Xiaomi's new flagship, ushering in an era where mobiles get the most cuts. . advanced technology, not computers. The new component is considered the ideal memory system for devices that require high performance without increasing power consumption (and dissipation) or clutter. LPDDR5 ticks all three boxes and, according to Micron, accesses data 50% faster and consumes 20% less power than its predecessors. Micron's figures show that LPDDR5 offers five times longer battery life and a speed gain of approximately 20%. With increased energy efficiency, these projected figures reach 10 and 40% respectively. The growing popularity of high-pixel cameras (such as the 108 million-pixel sensor installed in the Xiaomi CC9 Pro), simultaneous applications that require high bandwidth, and artificial intelligence means that LPDDR5 is likely to become memory technology. de facto. for flagship smartphones in 2020. It remains to be seen if Samsung will follow Micron's lead and release its own LPDDR5 memory for use in its flagship devices after the Samsung S20. Meanwhile, Apple will launch a 5G smartphone as a successor to the iPhone 11, becoming the latest major mobile phone vendor to offer 5G compatibility. LPDDR5 with 6 GB, 8 GB and 12 GB capacity will be available at launch.