Samsung officially confirmed the end of production for LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X memory on May 1. The company is shifting its manufacturing capacity to focus on LPDDR5, LPDDR5X, and HBM chips. This strategic pivot aims to meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence hardware.
Samsung is shifting production capacity from LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X to newer memory technologies. LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X modules are no longer being manufactured by Samsung. Production capacity is shifting to LPDDR5, LPDDR5X, and HBM to meet AI demand.
Samsung shifts manufacturing focus to LPDDR5 and HBM as LPDDR4 production ends
Samsung's first-quarter 2026 profit is projected to surge approximately 50 times year-over-year. Samsung's profit for the first quarter of 2026 is projected to surge approximately 50 times compared to the same period last year. Samsung's Q1 2026 profit is projected to surge approximately 50 times year-over-year.
Despite expansion plans, the supply of memory chips remains insufficient in the current market. Entry-level smartphones may face higher prices due to the mandatory upgrade to LPDDR5. Manufacturers must adopt the newer standard as older options are phased out of production.
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