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Samsung Australia has launched its full 2026 TV lineup, covering five display technology categories – Micro RGB, OLED, Neo QLED, Mini LED and UHD – alongside an expanded range of wireless speakers and soundbars.
The range arrives in Samsung’s 20th year as the number one TV brand globally by unit and revenue, according to Omdia data. The company is also marking 12 consecutive years as the number one soundbar brand globally, according to Futuresource Consulting.
Compared to the 2025 lineup, Samsung says the 2026 range includes 50 per cent more TVs with Glare-Free technology, 50 per cent more Art TV options and 50 per cent more ultra-large displays.
Vision AI Companion across the range
The headline software addition for 2026 is Vision AI Companion (VAC), a conversational AI feature that Samsung has expanded across all 4K-and-above TVs in the range, including select 2025 models from the Q7F upward.
VAC brings together multiple AI service platforms including Bixby, Perplexity and Microsoft Copilot to provide on-screen information and recommendations without requiring users to pick up a second device. Unlike AI assistants designed for individual use on phones or laptops, Samsung has built VAC for the communal TV screen, delivering visualised responses to questions from viewers.
Samsung’s own research suggests the feature responds to a real behavioural pattern. The company’s insights show about half of Australian viewers pick up another device while watching TV – typically to look up an actor or identify a filming location.
Simon Howe, Director of Visual Display at Samsung Australia, explained the thinking behind the feature.
“At Samsung, we’re seeing more and more Australians multitasking while they watch TV,” Howe noted. “It’s easy to lose track of the story in those moments, and that can be frustrating. With Vision AI Companion, Australians can get answers to those questions right on the screen, without interrupting what they’re watching.”
All 2026 TVs also come with up to seven years of One UI Tizen OS upgrades, access to Samsung TV Plus with more than 130 free live channels and Google Photos integration for displaying curated memories on screen.
Micro RGB: Samsung’s new display technology
The new Micro RGB category sits at the top of the 2026 range. Available in the R95H and R85H series in sizes from 55 to 115 inches, Micro RGB uses individually controlled red, green and blue micro-sized LEDs to deliver precise light control and colour reproduction.
The R95H features Glare-Free technology, a 12.9mm slim profile with an Infinity Air Design and support for the Wireless One Connect Box (sold separately). Micro RGB Precision Colour 100 claims a colour gamut ratio of 100 per cent or more against the BT.2020 standard.
Howe positioned Micro RGB as a step forward for home viewing.
“Micro RGB is designed to bring Australians closer to the content they are passionate about through lifelike colour – from movies to sport, gaming and art,” he explained.
“On a big screen, every detail is elevated, and with Samsung’s Glare-Free technology, Australians can enjoy distraction-free content in any viewing environment,” Howe added.
OLED: three series with expanded Glare-Free
The OLED range comprises three series – S95H, S90H and S85H – with certified Glare-Free technology now available on both the S95H and S90H, having previously been limited to the flagship model only. Samsung reports that its Glare-Free TV sales doubled in 2025.
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The S95H is the first Samsung OLED to feature the Samsung Art Store, giving users access to more than 5,000 curated artworks. It features a FloatLayer Design for flush wall mounting and support for the Wireless One Connect Box.
Aboriginal artist and Gurindji-Waanyi woman Sarrita King, whose works have featured on the Art Store since 2017, commented on the display technology.
“Being able to bring contemporary Aboriginal art and share my story into homes around the world thanks to Samsung has been a career highlight,” King reflected. “The technology displays my artworks in their truest form, capturing the energy and movement of my ‘Lightning’ series with integrity and depth.”
The S90H features a Laser-Slim Design, while the S85H offers a Contour Design with a 35mm profile.
Both the S95H and S90H are powered by the NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor, which uses 128 AI neural networks to optimise picture and sound scene by scene. Features include 4K AI Upscaling, Colour Booster Pro, Real Depth Enhancer and AI Motion Enhancer Pro.
OLED pricing starts at $1,999 for the 42-inch S90H and 48-inch S85H, and runs to $9,999 for the 83-inch S95H. The 65-inch S95H is priced at $5,299, while the same size in the S90H sits at $3,999 and the S85H at $3,299.
Gaming features
Samsung’s 2026 OLED TVs target gamers with what the company calls the Ultimate Gaming Pack. The S95H and S90H support Motion Xcelerator 165Hz, with compatibility for Nvidia G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for variable refresh rate gameplay.
An AI Gaming Optimiser analyses gameplay in real time to detect the genre being played and automatically applies appropriate picture settings.
The Frame: art TV updated
The Frame lineup returns with two models. The Frame Pro features Neo QLED picture quality, Wireless One Connect and Glare-Free technology with a 24.9mm depth. The standard Frame model features QLED picture quality with a built-in installation option for in-wall wiring.
Both models offer Art Mode with access to more than 5,000 curated artworks and Pantone Validated ArtfulColor for accurate colour reproduction.
Neo QLED and Mini LED
The Neo QLED QN80H is available in sizes from 50 to 100 inches with the NQ4 AI Gen 2 Processor, 4K Upscaling and gaming performance up to 144Hz on select models.
Samsung has added 10 new Mini LED models to the lineup through the M70H series, available in 85, 75, 65, 55, 50 and 43-inch sizes. The Mini LED range features Motion Xcelerator up to 120Hz, Mini LED HDR and Adaptive Sound.
Sports viewing
New for 2026, AI Soccer Mode Pro on the S95H and S90H – and AI Soccer Mode on the S85H – automatically detects live matches and optimises picture and sound. Player detail is sharpened while stadium ambience and commentary are balanced.
AI Sound Controller gives viewers control over how they hear content, analysing audio in real time and separating dialogue from background effects so users can adjust voice clarity independently.
Wireless speakers
Samsung has expanded its audio lineup with the Music Studio 7 and Music Studio 5 wireless speakers.
The Music Studio 7 delivers 3.1.1-channel audio with Hi-Resolution Audio and Dolby Atmos support. Its super tweeter extends frequency response up to 35kHz. Through Expanded Q-Symphony, users can connect up to five compatible sound devices with a Samsung TV.
The Music Studio 5, featuring a Dot Design by Erwan Bouroullec, is a compact speaker format with a four-inch woofer, dual tweeters and Dolby Atmos support. AI Dynamic Bass Control manages low frequencies with minimal distortion.
Samsung TV Plus and ecosystem
Samsung TV Plus, the company’s ad-supported streaming service, now has more than 100 million monthly active users globally. The service offers free access to live channels and on-demand content without requiring a subscription.
The 2026 range adds Google Cast support on select Mini LED, Neo QLED and Crystal UHD models, allowing users to stream content from compatible phones and tablets. Google Photos memories is available on eligible 2026 TVs, surfacing curated photo collections through Samsung Daily+ and the Google Photos app – available first and exclusively on Samsung TVs for six months.
Built-in support for Bixby and Amazon Alexa provides voice control, while SmartThings integration enables smart home device management from the TV. Samsung Knox security is included across the range.
Availability
Samsung’s 2026 TV range is available across Australia via Samsung.com/au and leading retailers.
Last Updated on April 23, 2026 by Nick Ross
