Katarzyna Petru
Sony is preparing one of the biggest changes to its LCD lineup in many years. The company has registered a new trademark “True RGB”, which according to information from Japan and Canada will be used exclusively in televisions. This practically confirms that in 2026 we will see the first Bravias with a completely new type of LED backlighting.
True RGB – what is Sony actually preparing?
The name was first spotted by the editors of The Walkman Blog, and FlatpanelsHD confirmed that "True RGB" is clearly listed in the Canadian registry alongside products such as televisions and LED displays. This means it is not a general technology, but rather a specific solution for the upcoming Sony Bravia models.
Moreover, FlatpanelsHD had the opportunity to see early prototypes of this technology back in March. According to their reports, the new RGB LED backlighting system delivers distinctly better colour volume, wider viewing angles, and higher energy efficiency. In practical terms, this could represent the biggest quality leap in LCD since the introduction of Mini LED.
Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II – the first models with True RGB
According to supply chain information, the True RGB backlighting will come to the Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II, in sizes ranging from 50 to an impressive 115 inches. If these leaks are confirmed, Sony could dominate the premium LCD segment in 2026 – especially since competitors are also preparing interesting launches, primarily in OLEDs.
Samsung is already promoting its own solution as “RGB microLED,” however, in practice, it is still LCD. Sony, on the other hand, has not revealed what marketing narrative it will use, but the name True RGB itself suggests that the company will strongly emphasise colour purity and distinction from classic white LED diodes.
LCD vs OLED in 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be exceptionally intense in the world of televisions. Samsung already has its 2026 LCD line nearly ready, LG is preparing new OLEDs, and TCL has officially announced its model for 2026 first. Sony, on the other hand, consistently maintains a two-technology strategy: flagship LCD and flagship OLEDs (both WOLED and QD-OLED). The new LCDs with True RGB are expected to be the answer for those users who want:
extreme brightness,
burn-in resistance,
excellent HDR quality,
and a richer colour palette than standard Mini LEDs.
And what about real microLED?
Real, modular microLED TVs – that is, those without an LCD layer – remain astronomically expensive, and their construction still relies on assembling small modules, resulting in visible seams. That’s why manufacturers are currently focusing on improving LCD – and this is where Sony can make the biggest leap forward with True RGB.
The most important TV models for 2026 will be revealed in January during CES 2026 in Las Vegas. If Sony decides to showcase the first Bravias with True RGB there, it could be one of the biggest launches of this year's trade show.
