Nothing explains UFS 2.2 choice for budget-friendly phones

Nothing has addressed concerns over its Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro models using UFS 2.2 storage. The company explained that budget limitations influenced its decision. CEO Carl Pei had earlier suggested that users stop complaining, but criticism continued online. In a post on the company's forums, an executive detailed why UFS 2.2 was chosen. They pointed out that the difference in performance between UFS 2.2 and UFS 3.1 is not significant if software is well-optimized. The post emphasized that having the "best of everything" would raise costs. Nothing stated that performance is affected by several factors, such as RAM, CPU, and software optimization, not just storage speed. For everyday tasks like messaging and browsing, users may not notice a difference between the two storage types. Significant speed differences appear mainly during large file transfers. The company provided technical comparisons of read/write speeds to underline its point. It highlighted that the Phone 3a utilizes NTFS optimization for better file processing. The use of Smart Clean technology also ensures quick app loading by organizing files efficiently. Regarding future performance, Nothing assured that updates and optimizations would keep the devices running smoothly for years. They believe that modern apps can adapt across various hardware configurations. In testing the Phone 3a, no major performance issues were noted, except for some delays in the camera app's image processing.