Samsung’s 2026 QLED and Mini LED TVs Boast AI Soccer Mode

Samsung has unveiled four new TV models for 2026 — the QLEDs QN80H and QN70H, and the mini LEDs M80H and M70H — which will bring a specialized soccer mode in time for the World Cup. Prices start at $350.

The new QLED range, which includes the QN80H and QN70H, features mini LEDs with Quantum Dots for more colors, and in sizes from 43 to 100 inches.   

Meanwhile, the M80H and M70H use a Mini LED backlight, and these are joint successors to the U8000 we reviewed in 2025. The ranges feature “bright, accurate colors paired with cinematic contrast” and will also be available in sizes from 43 to 100 inches. In addition, Samsung says the new 100-inch M90H is coming later in the year.

Samsung’s AI Soccer Mode recognizes the game on screen and optimizes settings for a “stadium-like experience right in your living room.” It’s available on all TVs except

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