EMMC storage can be found as the internal storage of some devices and users wonder what kind of storage it is. We are all familiar with SSD and HDD storage devices, but we have less knowledge about eMMC storage. eMMC can be found on PC, phones and tablets. In this article, we will talk about eMMC storage and how it differs from other devices.
What is eMMC Storage?
eMMC stands for Embedded MultiMediaCard and is an advanced NAND flash managed storage that is soldered directly to the motherboard or device. EMMC storage is more affordable and economical than other types of storage. eMMC is commonly found in smartphones, tablets and some inexpensive personal computers. MMC is the predecessor to eMMC and was used in early MP3 players and digital cameras.. eMMC has a size of 32 GB, 64 GB o, on rare occasions, 128 GB. It is made to work with smaller files. Larger file size will have trouble working on eMMC storage. eMMC was most often used on smartphones and tablets before 2015; However, today you will find that eMMC is used less than other types of storage.
What is the difference between eMMC and other storage devices?
1. Difference between eMMC and HDD (HDD)
EMMC is slower than some and faster than some devices. If we talk about the most used storage hard disk, so eMMC is faster than hard disk. However, the hard drive comes in a larger size, usually used 1 TB (1024 GB). The storage size of the eMMC is small and cannot hold the largest data, so it works better with smaller files than larger files. The eMMC is soldered directly to the motherboard and cannot be changed, However, the hard drive can always be changed to increase its size.
2. Difference between eMMC and SSD (solid state drive)
When we talk about eMMC and SSD, both operate according to the principles of NAND. However, there are many differences between them. SSD is a type of solid state drive, while eMMC is a type of flash storage. eMMC is mainly used for temporary storage and SSD is used for permanent storage. The transfer speed and storage space of the SSD are much higher than that of the eMMC. When it comes to NAND gates, eMMC only has one, while SSD tends to have more than one. The eMMC will be soldered to the motherboard and the SSD will be connected via the SATA interface. They are both made of different components.
3. Difference between eMMC and UFS (universal flash storage)
eMMC and UFS are used in our smartphones as storage. Both have managed to increase their speed with their latest versions. However, eMMC still lacks speed over UFS. The latest version of UFS on our smartphones is similar to an SSD in terms of speed and space. However, some budget phones will continue to use eMMC to provide the latest technology with low-budget storage. UFS uses full-duplex which provides simultaneous read and write operations. eMMC es semidúplex, that only performs a single operation at a time, either write or read.
