Samsung’s 2026 TVs: 130-inch Micro RGB, Rich Color & AI
• Samsung unveiled its 2026 home-theater TV lineup at CES, highlighting a trend toward much larger screens. • New LCD-based 4K models use upgraded backlighting to reproduce a wider color gamut, Samsung says. • The company introduced a jumbo 130-inch Micro RGB display and a new series of high-end OLEDs aimed at challenging LG. • Samsung says the new models include expanded AI features for picture, sound and smart-home integration.
What Samsung announced at CES 2026
Samsung Electronics rolled out its 2026 TV range as part of its CES presentations, positioning itself to maintain market leadership amid intensifying competition. The company emphasized a move toward larger “jumbo” televisions for home theaters.
Display technology and larger sizes
Among the headline products is a 130-inch Micro RGB display that showcases Samsung’s push into very large-format screens. Samsung also refreshed its LCD-based 4K line with a new backlighting system designed to reproduce a broader range of colors than prior models.
High-end OLEDs
Samsung said it will debut a next series of high-end OLED TVs for 2026. The new OLED models are intended to compete more directly with LG Electronics, which currently leads the OLED category with deeper blacks and stronger contrast.
More AI, but details remain limited
Samsung said the 2026 models include expanded AI capabilities for image processing, audio tuning and smart-home features. The company framed AI as a differentiator for user experience, though it offered few technical specifics in its public statements.
Why color and AI matter
Improved backlighting in LCD panels helps close the gap with OLED on color reproduction, giving buyers richer hues on larger, lower-cost panels. AI-based tuning can adapt picture and sound to room conditions, which matters more as consumers buy bigger screens for living spaces.
Market context and competition
Samsung’s push reflects a broader industry shift toward larger, more immersive displays. With LG still strong in OLED, Samsung is using a two-pronged strategy: advancing LCD color performance while expanding its OLED portfolio.
What to watch
Availability, pricing and final specs will determine how effective Samsung’s 2026 lineup is at swaying buyers. Watch for further technical details from Samsung on the new backlighting approach, AI features and the official launch schedule and prices later in the year.
