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Samsung’s 2026 TV range has arrived

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Samsung has a range of TVs for all budgets and homes

Updated August 2026

Samsung's 2026 TV range is one of it's most innovative of recent years, headlined by two technologies that didn't exist across its wider lineup last year: Mini LED and Micro RGB.

Alongside these new TVs, existing favourites like Neo QLED, OLED and The Frame have all had updates, while Crystal UHD remains at the entry-level end of the range. Here's what's new across Samsung's televisions this year, and what's been refined.

What's new: Mini LED (M70H)

If you want better contrast and brightness without stepping up to Samsung's premium OLED models, the new Mini LED M70H range is where to look. This is a genuinely new tier for Samsung, not just an annual refresh, and it's available across pretty much whichever size you could want: 43, 50, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inch screens.

At the heart of the M70H is Mini LED backlighting with full-array local dimming, which uses far smaller - and far more - LEDs than standard LED displays. That precision gives the picture deeper blacks and brighter highlights, assisted by a dedicated Mini LED Processor 4K that upscales content and fine-tunes colour and clarity in real time. Pure Spectrum Colour technology sits alongside this, aiming for vivid, natural-looking colour without the picture looking oversaturated (something Samsung has long tried to achieve across its range).

The 2026 model Mini LED M70H TV from Samsung

Smarts come courtesy of Samsung Vision AI Companion, which offers personalised content recommendations and insights - useful if you spend more time scrolling for something to watch than actually watching - and voice control through Bixby. Everything runs on the One UI Tizen platform, with SmartThings and Bluetooth built in for smart home control from the couch. On the audio side, the Dynamic Sound Pack adapts to what's on screen, with Object Tracking Sound Lite following the action for a more immersive feel without needing a soundbar (though we personally have got so used to the sofa-shaking bass of our soundbar and subwoofer that there's no going back!).

Another aspect, often overlooked in TVs, is the energy consumption: the M70H has a solid 5.5-star energy rating, so the upgraded picture quality doesn't come with an outsized jump in running costs.

What's new: Micro RGB (R85H)

The bigger technology story of 2026, though, is Micro RGB, an entirely new backlighting approach for Samsung, not a variation on QLED or Mini LED. The R85H range is available from Appliances Online in 55, 65, 75 and 85 inch screens.

Rather than the standard LED backlight, Micro RGB uses micro-sized red, green and blue LEDs directly, giving far more precise control over colour and brightness at a granular level. That means richer, more accurate colour and stronger contrast, with subtle tonal detail that standard backlighting tends to flatten out. A dedicated Micro RGB AI Engine manages colour, contrast and motion scene-by-scene, while Micro RGB HDR+ builds on standard HDR10 to reveal detail in both the darkest and brightest parts of the picture at once. As with the M70H, voice control is handled through Bixby.

Samsung's MicroRGB R85H AI Smart TV has incredible visuals

Gamers get a boost here too - the R85H supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Dolby Atmos audio, with HDMI 2.1 ports across four inputs, a step up from the M70H's HDMI 2.0 setup, making it the stronger choice if you prioritise fast-paced gaming or sport (this isn't to say the M70 can't handle this, hough, because it definitely can - but the R85H just take sit up a notch!).

One trade-off worth being aware of, though, is that all that extra backlighting precision does use more power, and this is reflected in the R85H's 4-star energy rating compared to the M70H's 5.5 stars. It's a fair trade for the step up in picture performance, but worth factoring in if running costs are a priority for you.

What's been refreshed

Beyond the two new ranges, several of Samsung's established TV families have had a genuine update for 2026, rather than just a new model number.

Samsung OLED

Samsung OLED has had a full refresh across the board, from the flagship S99H down through the OLED S95H, S90H and S85H. The S95H uses Samsung's quantum dot-enhanced QD-OLED panel technology and now supports Motion Xcelerator 165Hz for exceptionally smooth motion, making it one of the strongest OLED TVs Samsung has built for gaming.

The standout change for everyday users, though, is that the glare-free matte display technology - previously reserved for Samsung's flagship OLED - has now made its way down to the mid-range S90H, meaning you can now get a genuinely glare-resistant OLED screen without paying the highest prices.

Samsung's Neo QLED TVs have had a refresh in 2026
Neo QLED

Neo QLED 4K, including the QN80H range stocked at Appliances Online, continues as Samsung's high-brightness, large-screen option for bright living rooms, sports and gaming.

It supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and gaming refresh rates of up to 165Hz over HDMI 2.1 ports, alongside updated AI processing for sharper upscaling and motion handling.

The 2026 Frame Pro has improved visuals and enhanced anti-glare display
The Frame and Frame Pro

Samsung's 'Lifestyle TVs' that switch to Art Mode and display curated artwork from the Art Store when you're not watching have both been upgraded with improved Glare Free technology, aimed at further reducing reflections while keeping the artwork looking realistic rather than washed out.

Both models now support higher refresh rates for smoother gaming and sport, plus a new AI Soccer Mode that optimises picture and sound for match days, and have an updated version of One UI Tizen, backed by Samsung's commitment to seven years of software updates. The Frame Pro specifically uses a Neo QLED 4K display and pairs with a Wireless One Connect Box, keeping cables tucked away so the TV genuinely looks more like a framed piece of art on the wall than a screen.

Finding the right fit

With genuinely new display technology in Mini LED and Micro RGB, a sharper and more accessible OLED lineup, and Samsung's most reflection-free Lifestyle TV yet, there's a lot to like across the 2026 Samsung TV range regardless of your budget or screen size requirements.

Whether you're after the best possible contrast for movie nights, a gaming-ready screen with a high refresh rate, or a TV that doubles as art on the wall, Samsung's 2026 lineup has an option worth considering. And if you're building out the rest of your home entertainment setup, Appliances Online also stocks a wide range of soundbars, audio accessories and projectors.

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We deliver our huge range of smart TVs from Samsung and other leading TV brands (and everything else from Blu-ray players to soundbars) to 95% of Australians with Appliances Online's legendary FREE delivery! (Most retailers will charge you extra for TV delivery because screens are fragile). And we'll even connect it for free when we deliver it, and take your old telly away for recycling along with the packaging from the new one.

Whether you opt for a new M70 series screen, The Frame TV 65 or Frame TV 75, or an incredible new MicroRGB model, we can usually get it to you by the next day (Mon-Fri) when it's in stock. If you need some pointers on getting the best TV for your home, read our TV Buying Guide, call our friendly team 24/7 on 1300 000 500 or message us via the chat icon at the bottom of your screen.

Oli Kitchingman

Oli is Appliances Online's editor and blogger, with almost two decades of lifestyle-related writing and editing to his name. With a mission to help you buy better and live smarter, his brand loyalty will forever belong to the appliance manufacturer that develops a self-emptying dishwasher.

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