QN90F Out, Micro RGB In: Samsung Repositions Neo QLED TVs

With fewer models and a pivot to Micro RGB at the high end, Samsung repositions Neo QLED as a performance-centric mid-tier option.

Neo QLED Gets Sharper, but the Lineup Shrinks

At CES 2026, Samsung unveiled its updated Neo QLED TV lineup, emphasizing improved picture quality, more dimming zones, and cutting-edge gaming features—but with fewer models than last year.

• Only two 4K Neo QLED models were revealed: the QN70H and QN80H.
• The previous flagship model, the QN90F, has been discontinued and replaced by the more advanced—and surprisingly affordable—Micro RGB R85H.
• On the 8K front, only one model was announced: the QN990H, with full support for HDR10+ Advanced.

“Samsung appears to be narrowing Neo QLED’s role, letting Micro RGB take over the flagship space,” said a CES attendee from a major AV blog.

QN70H: High-Refresh Gaming, Budget-Conscious

The QN70H targets gamers and sports fans who want high refresh rates without going premium.

• Leverages Dual Line Gate (DLG) to push refresh rates up to 288Hz by halving resolution (likely to Full HD).
• Offers solid specs for esports, console gaming, and high-frame-rate content at an accessible price point.
• Ideal for users prioritizing speed over pure pixel density.

QN80H: The New Top of Neo QLED

With the QN90F phased out, the QN80H becomes Samsung’s most advanced Mini LED TV for 2026.

• Features more dimming zones than the outgoing QN80F, which should translate to better contrast control and reduced blooming.
• Supports HDR10+ Advanced, Samsung’s in-house alternative to Dolby Vision IQ, delivering dynamic tone mapping scene-by-scene.
• Positioned as the mid-premium sweet spot for those who want performance without jumping to Micro RGB or OLED pricing.

QN990H: Samsung’s Only 8K TV—So Far

Samsung also teased the QN990H, its sole 8K TV announced so far in 2026.

• Confirmed to support HDR10+ Advanced, though other details like dimming zones, panel size, and peak brightness are still under wraps.
• Expect more information in the coming weeks as Samsung finalizes its 8K positioning amid a broader industry slowdown in 8K adoption.

Shared Features Across the Neo QLED Line

Despite fewer models, all three TVs pack a powerful suite of smart features and hardware upgrades:

🧠 Smart & AI Features

• Tizen OS 10.0 with 7 years of software updates
• Samsung Gaming Hub, SmartThings Hub, Matter Hub, AirPlay 2, Smart View, Samsung Health

🔊 Audio & HDR

• Dolby Atmos, Eclipsa Audio, HDR10+ Advanced, HDR10, HLG
• Adaptive Sound Pro, Object Tracking Sound, Q-Symphony

🎮 Gaming Capabilities

• AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR, ALLM, HGiG, Game Bar, Mini Map Zoom

🖼️ Lifestyle Features

• Art Mode, Art Store, Daily+, Daily Board, Bixby

“Samsung’s 2026 Neo QLEDs focus on clarity, consistency, and gaming fluidity—while shifting innovation toward OLED and Micro RGB,” said AV industry analyst Radhika Chauhan.

TL;DR:
Samsung’s 2026 Neo QLED lineup includes just three models—QN70H, QN80H (4K), and QN990H (8K)—focusing on better dimming, AI-enhanced HDR, and ultra-high refresh rates. With the QN90F dropped, Samsung is repositioning Neo QLED as a mid-to-premium range, while Micro RGB TVs take over the flagship tier.