Samsung is broadening its TV range for 2026 with refreshed Neo QLED 4K models and a brand-new Mini LED series designed to bring some of its better-known display tech to more price points. The new lineup includes the Neo QLED 4K QN80H and QN70H, along with the new Mini LED M80H and M70H models, with a 100-inch M90H set to arrive later this year.
At a glance, this launch is really about two things: giving you more size and price options, and weaving more AI-driven picture, sound, and interface features across the lineup. That means Samsung is not just reserving its software tricks for the top end anymore.
Samsung’s 2026 Neo QLED 4K lineup continues to sit above the new Mini LED series. The QN80H and QN70H use Quantum Mini LEDs for tighter backlight control, paired with quantum dots for what Samsung says is 100% color volume. The pitch here is better brightness, better color, and more precise contrast than you would expect from a standard LED-LCD TV.
The QN80H is the more feature-heavy of the two. Samsung says it uses AI to adjust picture and sound in real time, including upscaling lower-resolution content so older HD and even SD material looks cleaner on a 4K screen. It also adds SDR-to-HDR processing, which attempts to make standard dynamic range content look more punchy and dramatic, though how natural that looks will likely depend on the source material and your tolerance for aggressive image processing.
A few of the QN80H’s headline features include:
That makes the QN80H the model Samsung is clearly aiming at buyers who want a more fully loaded living room TV without jumping into its flagship pricing tiers.
The bigger story for many shoppers may be the all-new Mini LED lineup. Samsung is introducing the M80H and M70H as lower-cost alternatives that still promise brighter highlights, better contrast control, and improved color compared with more basic LED TVs.
This is also where Samsung appears to be widening the tent. The Mini LED sets start at 43 inches and go all the way up to 85 inches for the M80H and M70H, with a 100-inch M90H scheduled for later in the year. That kind of spread matters because it opens the door for Mini LED to move beyond the premium large-screen crowd.
Samsung says these TVs use “Pure Spectrum Color” to display a billion shades, while Color Booster Pro uses AI to further enhance color in each scene. The company is also highlighting Mini LED HDR for better brightness and deeper contrast. As always with TV marketing terms, the real-world result will come down to panel performance, dimming behavior, and processing, but the goal is clear: make these sets look more premium without charging Neo QLED prices.
The M80H, in particular, borrows some meaningful features from higher up the range:
That pricing makes the M80H one of the more interesting models in this announcement. A 65-inch Mini LED TV at $799.99 and a 75-inch version at $1,199.99 will likely catch attention, especially from buyers who want something brighter and punchier than an entry-level TV but do not want to spend Neo QLED money.
Across both the Neo QLED 4K and Mini LED lines, Samsung is leaning heavily on what it calls Vision AI Companion. This system uses Bixby to let you interact with the TV more naturally and unlocks a collection of software features that go beyond simple voice control.
Some of the new and returning features include AI Sound Controller, which lets you adjust the balance of voices, music, and effects more directly, and AI Soccer Mode, which recognizes soccer content and changes settings for a more stadium-like presentation. Live Translate returns too, now with support for 12 languages, while Generative Wallpaper can create images from voice prompts.
All of that runs on an updated One UI Tizen interface, which Samsung says is designed to make apps and services easier to reach. The platform still includes Samsung TV Plus for free streaming channels and Samsung Gaming Hub for cloud gaming, and Samsung says buyers will get up to seven years of Tizen OS updates.
Samsung's new 2026 Neo QLED 4K and Mini LED TVs are rolling out now through Samsung.com and retailers nationwide.
The pricing structure shows a pretty wide spread, from the 43-inch M70H at $349.99 to the 100-inch QN80H at $5,499.99. In between those extremes, Samsung seems to be covering nearly every mainstream screen size and budget tier.
| Series | Model | Size Range | Starting Price | Top Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo QLED 4K | QN80H | 55"–100" | $1,299.99 | $5,499.99 |
| Neo QLED 4K | QN70H | 43"–85" | $599.99 | $2,299.99 |
| Mini LED | M80H | 55"–85" | $699.99 | $1,799.99 |
| Mini LED | M70H | 43"–85" | $349.99 | $1,199.99 |
| Mini LED | M90H | 100" | — | Coming later |
The new lineup does not reinvent Samsung’s TV strategy, but it does make it easier to see where the company is going. Neo QLED remains the more premium 4K option, while the new Mini LED range looks like Samsung’s attempt to bring better backlighting and gaming features to a larger group of buyers. For shoppers sorting through a crowded TV market in 2026, that may be the most important part of this launch.
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