Ignacy Giżyński
Samsung has officially confirmed the introduction of a 115-inch LCD television with RGB MicroLED backlighting to the market. This is the most advanced model of the new line, which aims to expand the offering of the Korean manufacturer in the ultra premium segment, representing an evolution of the technology known from the Neo QLED series.
115 inches and more local dimming zones. Premiere coming in June
The new television – although named “MicroLED” – has nothing to do with true MicroLED, where each diode emits light independently and there is no LCD layer. In this case, we have a classic LCD panel, but with a completely new type of backlighting: instead of standard white LEDs, Samsung has used full-colour RGB diodes. This has resulted in better colour purity, more local dimming zones, and approximately 20% lower energy consumption compared to previous miniLED models. During this year's CES, Samsung showcased models with diagonal sizes of 75", 85", and 98", and now – during a conference in Seoul – the president of the display division, Yong Seok-woo, announced that a 115-inch variant will also be added to the offering. Its market premiere is planned for June 2025.
Sony and Hisense are also not idle - a war of colourful LEDs is coming
Interestingly, a similar approach is also being tested by Sony, which announced that from 2026 it plans to enter the market with its own RGB LED backlighting technology for LCD matrices. The company has not yet revealed details, but the marketing message is similar – it is about better control over colour and contrast as well as more precise dimming in large LCD screens. One can therefore assume that the competition in the 'super-LCD' segment is just beginning, and not only between Samsung and Chinese players. And since we’re on the subject – Hisense has already showcased its version of similar technology, presenting a 116-inch model TriChroma LED TV, which also uses miniLED RGB backlighting. The conclusion is that every major player is preparing its version of LCD with enhanced, colourful backlighting and as many dimming zones as possible.
In the background of all this, Samsung revealed yet another interesting fact – the company delivered 1.4 million OLED televisions in 2024, and in 2025 it plans to significantly increase this figure. The Koreans are using both their own panels from Samsung Display and those produced by LG Display. The total sales plan for televisions of all types this year amounts to as many as 40 million units.
Source: flatpanelshd.com
