SK Hynix has announced that its 8-gigabit (8Gb) low-power DDR4 (LPDDR4) memory has been adopted in a brand-new smartphone model. Built using 20nm process technology, the memory works at 3200Mbps and ultra low-voltage of 1.1V.

SK Hynix noted it had been working with relevant clients to make the world's first installation of LPDDR4 in smartphones, and successfully commercialized the 8Gb LPDDR4 in connection with a system-on-chip (SoC) for a new flagship smartphone of a client. "SK Hynix is leading the industry by providing the best mobile memory solution for the first time to the commercialized smartphone," the company claimed.

Citing IHS, SK Hynix indicated that premium smartphones equipped with 4GB DRAM composed of 8Gb DRAMs will come out in 2015 and be one of the main products taking 36% of the whole market in 2015.