Samsung will roll out RGB LED as its new flagship technology for LCD TVs and launch upgraded OLED TVs in additional sizes. 8K has been further scaled back while The Frame loses its One Connect box in most sizes. Here is Samsung's 2026 TV lineup.
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Samsung's best TVs will be refreshed in 2026 with an upgraded QD-OLED panel in S95H and S99H that is up to 35% brighter, according to Samsung. If true, this suggests close to 3000 nits peak brightness. They succeed last year's S95F. These models feature a metal bezel depending on the region and size, and will now be available in sizes from 48 to 83 inches.
Be aware that the 48 and 83-inch S99H/S95H use LG Display's WOLED simply because QD-OLED panels are still not available in these sizes.
Also read: Nanosys: Brighter QD-OLEDs in 2026, NanoLED (QDEL) by 2029
Samsung's S95H / S99H OLED TV has a metal bezel. Photo: Samsung
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S90H will succeed last year's S90F, with the biggest change being that it now comes with a matte screen coating similar to the flagships. S90H will continue to use a mix of WOLED and QD-OLED panels, depending on size and region, so remain vigilant when buying.
S85H replaces last year's S85F. It will be available in sizes from 48 to 83 inches and will predominantly use WOLED panels, though the panel lottery may continue to some regions – we will report back on this later in the year. Samsung also plans to release additional OLED variants such as S82H. In other words, Samsung is expanding its OLED lineup in 2026 in response to strong demand.
The 48-inch S95H will be marketed as a gaming-focused TV and has a different design than the larger sizes. There is no metal frame.
48" Samsung S95H OLED
Below the OLED models, Samsung will offer LCD TVs with RGB LED, marketed as 'micro RGB'. These should not be confused with Samsung's true self-emissive microLED TVs (carry over), which remain prohibitively expensive. This year's RGB LED LCD models will be available in sizes up to 130 inches, expanding on the 115-inch maximum size introduced last year. The 130-inch LCD panel will likely be supplied by TCL CSOT.
Lower-end RGB LED LCD models include R85H, which we have detailed in the TV lineup overview further down. There is mention of an R90H, but so far Samsung has provided no details, so it is left out of the TV lineup overview until more information becomes available.
Samsung promises 100% BT.2020 color coverage for the RGB LED LCD models, which would be a major improvement for future HDR content (today's HDR content is graded in DCI-P3), though we remain cautious and will aim to verify this later in the year.
Also read: Is RGB LED a threat to OLED? How LG Display is pushing OLED forward
Samsung is continuing to scale back 8K LCD, announcing only a single QN990H model for 2026, confirmed so far only in a 98-inch size. Meanwhile, the popular QN90 4K model will not receive a direct successor in 2026, underlining Samsung's struggles in the miniLED LCD segment against leaner Chinese TV makers.
The Frame will see a modest refresh, with the main change being that the standard models no longer feature the external One Connect box, except for the 43 and 50-inch sizes. The Frame will also be available in 98 inches for the first time in some regions. The Frame Pro remains an edge-lit miniLED LCD TV, now offered in 55 inches.
Samsung will also refresh its mid-range "QLED" LCD TVs with QN80H and QN70H. There are no major updates beyond perhaps support for HDR10+ Advanced, which is Samsung's alternative to Dolby Vision 2. However, high-end display hardware is still required for true HDR so aim for the OLED or RGB LED LCD models instead if HDR is a priority to you. Samsung continues to avoid Dolby Vision.
Samsung's low-end LCD TVs will also be refreshed, now as the U*H series.
As for new features in 2026, Samsung's Tizen OS has reached version 10. It includes new AI capabilities such as 'AI Soccer Mode' and various AI picture enhancement systems. Eclipsa Audio, Samsung's rival to Dolby Atmos, is supported across the range. Dolby Atmos remains supported, too. Tizen 10 will later be rolled out to some older TVs as part of Samsung's long-overdue decision to begin updating older Smart TVs.
Art Store on Samsung's S99H / S95H OLED TVs
A notable development is that Samsung will expand its Art Store to select OLED TVs for the first time. In order words, Samsung is now confident that the burn-in risk is negligible.
Support for Google Photos will also arrive on Samsung TVs in 2026.
In gaming, Samsung continues to support HDMI 2.1 with ALLM and VRR including FreeSync and G-Sync exclusively on the OLED models. Many models handle up to 165Hz via PC or 120Hz via consoles like the PlayStation 5. Samsung added HDMI QMS support in 2024. It is still too early for HDMI 2.2.
Samsung will launch the first 130" LCD TV. It features the new RGB LED backlight. Photo: Samsung
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The 2026 models still support all of the usual Samsung features, including Q-Symphony to wirelessly connect compatible soundbars, Object Tracking Sound with compatible soundbars, Apple AirPlay 2 support, Filmmaker Mode and much more.
You can recognize a Samsung 2026 TV model by the letter 'H' in the model number for both LCD and OLED, for example S95H. As a reminder: R*H/Q*H/S*H = 2026, Q*F/S*F = 2025, DU/Q*D/QN*D/S*D = 2024, CU/Q*C/QN*C/S*C = 2023, BU/Q*B/QN*B/S*B = 2022, AU/Q*A/QN*A = 2021, TU/T/Q*T = 2020, RU/R/Q*R = 2019, NU/N/Q*FN = 2018, MU/M/Q = 2017, KS/KU = 2016, JS/JU = 2015, HU/H = 2014, F = 2013.
The line-up overview will be updated continuously to reflect any changes or new models announced by Samsung. Once the TVs become available, the model name and size will become an active and clickable link to price comparison or retailers.
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