Katarzyna Petru
During the Mobile World Congress 2026, TCL CSOT showcased a set of new display technologies that could significantly impact the development of screens in smartphones, laptops, and XR devices. The focus was on Super Pixel technology, as well as new solutions based on printed OLED panels. The manufacturer emphasizes that all the innovations presented were developed in accordance with the APEX philosophy, which focuses not only on technical parameters but also on user comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
Super Pixel is a new way of building pixels
The biggest showcase novelty was the Super Pixel technology, which changes the arrangement of subpixels in the display. Thanks to this solution, it is possible to achieve better image quality while simultaneously reducing energy consumption. According to the manufacturer, the new design provides three key benefits: greater image sharpness due to increased subpixel density, up to 25% lower energy consumption, and higher refresh rates – even up to 40% faster. The technology was presented in several prototype screens with a diagonal of 6.9 inches, showcasing various applications of this concept.
New generation of printed OLED screens
The second important part of the presentation was the displays created using Inkjet-Printed OLED (IJP OLED) technology. This method involves "printing" OLED layers instead of traditional application, which can simplify production and reduce costs. The company showcased among others: ultra-thin OLED screen for laptops (14") with a thickness of just 0.77 mm, foldable OLED monitor (28") that can be folded down to the size of a 16-inch device, mobile OLED screen with Real Stripe RGB technology, providing very high image sharpness. These solutions aim to enable the creation of lighter, thinner, and more flexible devices. As part of the APEX concept, TCL also presented several more experimental panels. Among them was an OLED screen with a brightness of 15,000 nits, which remains readable even in very strong sunlight. The company also showcased a very small Micro LED display intended for AR glasses, offering extremely high pixel density and very low power consumption.
The TCL CSOT presentation at MWC 2026 shows that the development of display technology is still accelerating. New solutions, such as Super Pixel and printed IJP OLED, could in the future enable the production of screens with better image quality, lower energy consumption, and entirely new forms of devices.
source: prnewswire.com
