Shopping for a Samsung TV this year? Here’s my expert guide to Samsung’s newest OLEDs, Micro RGB TVs and more

There’s good news for folks looking to upgrade their living room this year: Many of the newest TVs from the biggest brands are hitting shelves in the coming weeks. This includes several sets from Samsung, one of the most popular TV-makers in the world.

If 2026 is anything like 2025, Samsung is about to release some of the best TVs of the year. The brand’s current slate of TVs includes OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and an all-new type of TV that Samsung has dubbed Micro RGB.

As Senior TV Editor, I've been tracking Samsung's latest TVs since they were first announced earlier this year, and I've even gone hands-on with some of them. If you're planning on shopping for a Samsung TV this year, consider this a roadmap.

2026 Samsung OLED TVs

So far, Samsung has confirmed the release of four new OLED TVs in 2026: the S99H, the S95H, the S90H and the S85H.

We don't know much about the all-new S99H, but we do know that it'll feature a quantum dot-OLED display, which allows for brighter, purer color than what we usually see on garden-variety WOLED panels. As the brand's top-of-the-line OLED TV in 2026, I expect it to be the best-performing Samsung OLED of the year (as well as the priciest).

Sitting below the S99H is the S95H. It's the successor to the Samsung S95F, one of the best OLED TVs we tested in 2025. As a direct successor to a flagship model, I expect it to be the second-best-performing Samsung OLED of 2026 behind the S99H.

Like the majority of Samsung's OLED lineup, the S95H leverages a quantum dot-enhanced OLED panel, which allows for brighter, purer color than what we usually see on garden-variety WOLED panels. In keeping with tradition, the S95H's screen will sport Samsung's matte-style, glare-free finish.

The S90H replaces the Samsung S90D as Samsung's mid-range OLED TV for 2026. Unlike last year's model, the all-new S90H also arrives with Samsung's glare-free display. This means that folks shopping for a Samsung OLED won't have to splash out for a top-shelf model if they want a glare-free display on a more-affordable set.

Like its step-up sibling, the S90H also features a quantum dot-enhanced OLED display at the 55-, 65- and 77-inch size points. However, just as the S90D wasn't quite as bright and colorful as the flagship S95D, I expect the same to be true for the S90H and the S95H.

Lastly, in 2026, Samsung is replacing the entry-level S85F OLED with the S85H OLED. This model won't arrive with the brand's glare-free finish, and it's likely that most of the series will leverage a standard WOLED display. (I've reached out to Samsung for further information about the S85H series' panel technology.)

2026 Samsung Micro RGB TVs

2026 marks the expansion of Samsung Micro RGB TVs, including the release of the R95H and the R85H. This new LED-based display technology trades traditional white LEDs for red-, green- and blue-colored LEDs, which reportedly allows for better color volume.

Samsung's latest Micro RGB TVs will arrive in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85- and 100-inch screen sizes. The top-shelf R95H will also be available in a gargantuan 130-inch model.

At the time of publishing, Samsung hasn't yet announced pricing for its Micro RGB lineup. That said, I don't expect these sets to come cheap, and they may very well end up being priced higher than some of Samsung's OLED TVs.

2026 Samsung lifestyle TVs

The brand's ever-popular lifestyle TVs, The Frame and The Frame Pro, are back for 2026. These TVs were designed for wall-mounting first and foremost, with a look and feel that resembles a framed portrait.

This year, there aren't too many updates to report on the newest versions of The Frame. As was the case last year, The Frame Pro still arrives with edge-lit Mini-LEDs — a step up from the entry-level Frame's more modest LED display.

New for 2026, the Frame Pro will be available in a 55-inch version, which will slot in below the 65-, 75- and 85-inch options that were previously available. The entry-level Frame will launch in 43- to 98-inch sizes.

This year, however, the only versions of The Frame that ship with Samsung's One Connect Box are the 43- and 50-inch sizes. The rest of the models will feature on-board ports.

2026 Samsung Neo QLED TVs

Samsung Neo QLEDs blend Mini-LED backlighting with quantum-dot color. Once upon a time the brand's flagship Neo QLED TVs represented the best-performing, non-OLED Samsung TVs you could buy. With the release of Samsung RGB Micro TVs this year, it seems as though Samsung Neo QLEDs are settling into a more mid-range classification.

Two new Neo QLEDs have been announced for 2026: the QN80H and the QN70H. They're replacing the Samsung QN80F and the QN70F. Like their predecessors, I expect these TVs to offer a bright, colorful picture alongside Samsung's excellent processing capabilities.

However, it remains to be seen how they stack up to the brand's Micro RGB offerings. With no confirmed successor to the QN90 series, it's unclear how the performance of the QN80H and QN70H compare to previous Neo QLED flagships.

Which 2026 Samsung TVs should you buy?

While it's difficult to forecast how these models fit into the broader TV market in 2026 without having tested and reviewed them, it's relatively easy to see where they'll eventually land on a price chart.

Samsung's 2026 OLED TVs will continue to be a popular pick for picture purists and all-around A/V enthusiasts, thanks to the fantastic performance capabilities of Samsung OLED TVs. The addition of the Samsung S99H OLED indicates that, for the first time in several years, the S95H will not represent the brand's best-performing, highest-priced OLED.

The brand's Micro RGB TVs will almost certainly carry a steep price tag, too, given the cutting-edge nature of their display technology. I expect these TVs to at least be comparable in price to some of Samsung's OLED TVs, and I think it's even more likely that they'll be priced higher than some of these OLEDs.

With Samsung's Neo QLED lineup seeing a slight reduction, it stands to reason that the brand's selection of traditional Mini-LED TVs will fill a more modestly priced, mid-range niche this year. I predict that the QN80H and QN70H will be popular picks for people who don't want to spring for a pricey Samsung OLED or Micro RGB TV.

Samsung hasn't yet announced any entry-level QLEDs or basic, ultra-affordable LED TVs, but I suspect that we'll learn about these in the coming weeks. After all, budget-conscious shoppers looking to save as much as possible represent a huge portion of the market.

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