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Samsung Unveils Entire 2026 OLED and LCD TV Lineup
At CES 2026, Samsung unveiled key products from its 2026 TV lineup, focusing on RGB LED LCD, OLED, and The Frame, while reducing the emphasis on 8K.
As previously announced, Samsung will expand its 'Micro RGB' backlight LCD TV lineup beyond the 115-inch MR95F introduced in 2025.
In 2026, a wider range of series will be launched, including 55-inch and 65-inch models:
-- The R95H will be available in 130, 85, 75, 65 inches. This model is 'Wireless One Connect Ready,' with all ports located on the TV body, but an optional Wireless One Connect box can be added for external device connections. It features glare-free coating as seen in the previous S95F and QN90F models, and a new Zero Gap Wall Mount will be available for this model.
-- The R85H will be available in 100, 98, 85, 75, 65, 55 inches according to Samsung. However, the 100-inch and 98-inch listings appear to be redundant, suggesting that one of them (either 100-inch or 98-inch) will be dropped.
All Micro RGB models utilize a new processor called 'Micro RGB AI Engine Pro,' which enables backlight-specific features such as RGB local dimming. These models promise 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color space and will support the new HDR10+ Advanced format.
There was also mention of the R90H, but no further details were provided. We are currently investigating this information.
More Large LCD TVs
Several ultra-large LCD TVs, including the 115-inch MR95F and the 115-inch and 98-inch QN90F, will remain available in 2026.
New additions to the lineup include the 98-inch QN990H (8K), 100-inch R85H, 100-inch QN80H, 98-inch The Frame, 100-inch M90H, and 98-inch U9000H.
2026 'Neo QLED' LCD TVs
Samsung provided very limited details about its upcoming 'Neo QLED' LCD TV lineup, mentioning only two models:
-- The QN80H will reportedly have more dimming zones than its predecessor (QN80F).
-- The QN70H utilizes DLG (Dual Line Gate) to achieve up to 288Hz, providing enhanced gaming performance. This comes at the cost of halving the vertical resolution.
The Samsung QN90 series (QN90F in 2025), which was once popular, will not have a direct successor. The R85H will effectively take its place in the 2026 lineup.
2026 Samsung OLED TVs
Samsung also shared limited information about its 2026 OLED models, confirming two new entries with a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz:
-- S95H (QD-OLED): Introduces a metal bezel. This is an unusual choice considering that bezels are almost disappearing in modern TVs. It is 'Wireless One Connect Ready' and supports Zero Gap Wall Mount.
-- S90H: This model will be 15% brighter (although it is unclear compared to what).
FlatpanelsHD will gather more information during CES 2026 and report back. We will also publish a summary of the 2026 TV lineup later.
The Frame (2026)
Samsung's art-centric LCD TV series continues to perform well. The 'The Frame Pro,' which featured edge-type miniLED backlight and Wireless One Connect, will be expanded with a new 55-inch option in addition to the existing 85, 75, and 65-inch models.
The new 'The Frame (Built-in)' model uses 'QLED' backlight but lacks a One Connect box and will be available in 55, 65, 75, 85, and 98 inches. The 98-inch version ships with the bezel included in the box.
The standard 'The Frame' (with One Connect box included) will be limited to 50 and 43 inches going forward.
The lineup described above applies to the US market. The EU lineup may differ, particularly with the 98-inch version not expected to be released in Europe.
Picture and Sound AI Features
Features such as 4K AI upscaling, Auto HDR remastering, Adaptive Sound, and AI Customizing Mode are being expanded to more models. Two new features are also being added: 'AI Sound Controller' allows for fine-tuning of the audio mix by separately adjusting voices, music, and sound effects.
There is also an 'AI Soccer Mode' designed to enhance picture quality and sound specifically for soccer. It promises to enhance colors without oversaturation, heighten the stadium atmosphere, and make commentary clearer.
AI Soccer Mode is available in three tiers:
-- AI Soccer Mode Pro (R90H and above): Auto / Off. In auto mode, the TV performs real-time soccer recognition, image and sound analysis, and enhancement.
-- AI Soccer Mode (M80H and above): On / Off. Enhances color and audio based on real-time analysis.
-- Soccer Mode (U8000H and above): On / Off. Enhances color and sound.
Vision AI Companion
Last year, Samsung grouped several AI features under the banner 'Vision AI Companion,' with a few new functions expected to be added in 2026. Bixby and Copilot will be joined by Perplexity support.
Samsung's 'Now Brief' feature, already available on smartphones, will also be introduced to TVs. The TV will recognize the user's voice, greet them personally, and present a personalized dashboard with curated information. Google Photos support is also planned.
The 2026 models will support not only Dolby Atmos but also 'Eclipsa Audio.' All models will run on Samsung's Tizen OS.
The Freestyle+ Projector
Samsung's portable projector is getting a successor model called 'The Freestyle+' which promises to be twice as bright. The key new feature is 'AI Optiscreen.' Beyond automatic keystone correction, auto focus, and screen adaptation, the projector can now dynamically correct geometric structures even if part of the image falls on two different walls due to projection in a corner, maintaining a normal rectangular image.
It includes a 'Vision Protection Mode' that reduces projection brightness when someone walks in front of the lens. The Freestyle+ will also support Adaptive Picture, Adaptive Sound, and Q-Symphony.
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