Solving Smartphone Storage Shortage and 4K Video Needs: Kofuku Shoji Starts Japan Distribution of MICRODIA MagSafe SSDs, OTG Drives, and microSD Products

As the frequency of shooting 4K videos on smartphones increases, more users are facing storage shortages for photos, videos, and game data. Particularly with USB-C compatible iPhones and Android devices, there is a rising demand for data storage and transfer using external storage solutions.

Kofuku Shoji G.K. (Headquarters: Arakawa-ku, Tokyo) has commenced domestic handling of the MICRODIA brand flash memory product category in Japan and has started proposing these solutions to distributors, retailers, and corporate clients.

The target categories include MagSafe-compatible magnetic portable SSDs, OTG drives supporting USB-C, USB-A, and Lightning, as well as microSD and SD cards. The lineup is designed for a wide range of use cases including smartphones (iPhone, Samsung Galaxy), MacBooks, Windows PCs, tablets, cameras, dash cams, surveillance cameras, gaming consoles, and professional filming equipment for creators. Consultation for sales partners is now open.

Details regarding pricing, release dates, delivery schedules, domestic specifications, compatible models, JAN codes, packaging, and sales terms will be announced sequentially following individual consultations with partners.

Key Points of this Announcement: - Commencement of domestic handling for MICRODIA flash memory products. - Proposals initiated for distributors, retailers, and corporate clients. - Featuring MagSafe-compatible magnetic portable SSDs (up to 4TB, read speeds up to 2,000MB/s). - Featuring OTG drives with USB-C, USB-A, and Lightning (up to 2TB, read speeds up to 400MB/s). - Inclusion of application-specific memory cards such as microSD Express, UHS-II, V90, V60, and V30. - Pricing and availability to be provided via individual consultations.

Background of MICRODIA's Strengthened Proposal in Flash Memory: Devices handling large volumes of data—such as smartphones, cameras, PCs, game consoles, and security cameras—continue to increase. Especially with iPhone's transition to USB-C, 4K/8K video recording, ProRes support, and larger game file sizes, the performance required for storage products has evolved significantly. Beyond simple document storage, today's market demands high-speed transfer, large capacity, durability, heat dissipation, and seamless connectivity across multiple devices. In response, MICRODIA is enhancing its domestic proposals for portable SSDs, OTG drives, and memory cards.

MagSafe-Compatible Magnetic Portable SSDs: Focusing on the MICRODIA XTRA Space series, these products feature magnetic storage designed for easy attachment to the back of smartphones. The lineup includes models with N52-level strong magnetic suction, 'Plus' models with double-sided magnetic structures, and models with integrated kickstands. Key specifications include capacities up to 4TB, USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, up to 2,000MB/s read and 1,800MB/s write speeds, and support for direct 4K 60fps ProRes recording on iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and later.