As portable electronic devices continue to become more sophisticated and capable of performing complex tasks, data storage needs are becoming greater. Take the case of the new Samsung Galaxy S9, which records Super Slow-Mo video at 960 FPS. There, you need a storage drive that writes data at extremely fast speeds.
At Mobile World Congress 2018, SanDisk launched the world's fastest UHS-I memory card. The new 400GB SanDisk Extreme UHS-I microSDXC card is about 50% faster than the company's existing UHS-I microSD cards.
To be precise, the new card boasts read speeds of up to 160MB/s. The write speed is comparatively slower, at 90MB/s. SanDisk says that this was made possible with the help of Western Digital's proprietary technology. This high speed is becoming more critical these days due to 4K/8K video recording on cameras and drones.
The SanDisk Extreme UHS-I 400GB card will allow apps to launch and load at lightning-fast speeds, thanks to support for the new A2 specification. This specification was put into place to better enable app installations on memory cards. The microSD card also features a durable body, which allows it to be X-ray, water, dust, and shockproof.
According to the official press release, at MWC, Western Digital is also introducing the PCIe-enabled SD card as the future of flash memory cards.
In case you're wondering about the price, the world's fastest microSD card costs $300.
