Katarzyna Petru
Sony is preparing one of the biggest changes in its LCD line for 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 that it is not a general technology, but a specific solution for the upcoming Sony Bravia models.
Moreover, the FlatpanelsHD service had the opportunity to see early prototypes of this technology back in March. According to their reports, the new RGB LED backlighting system provides significantly better colour volume, wider viewing angles and higher energy efficiency. In practice, this could mean the biggest leap in LCD quality since the introduction of Mini LED.
Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II – the first models with True RGB
According to supply chain information, True RGB backlighting will be featured in the Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II, available 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 as competitors are also preparing interesting releases, albeit mainly 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 yet disclosed what marketing narrative it will use, but the name True RGB suggests that the company will strongly emphasise the purity of colours and the distinction from traditional white LED diodes.
LCD vs OLED in 2026
The year 2026 promises to be exceptionally intense in the world of televisions. Samsung practically has its 2026 LCD line ready, LG is preparing new OLEDs, and TCL has officially announced its model for 2026 first. Meanwhile, Sony consistently maintains a dual technology strategy: flagship LCD and flagship OLEDs (both WOLED and QD-OLED). The new True RGB LCDs are intended to cater to those users who want:
extreme brightness,
burn-in resistance,
excellent HDR quality,
and at the same time a richer colour palette than standard Mini LEDs.
And what about real microLED?
Real, modular microLED televisions – that is, those without an LCD layer – remain astronomically expensive, and their construction is still based on the assembly of small modules, resulting in visible joining lines. Therefore, manufacturers are currently focusing on improving LCD – and this is where Sony could make the biggest leap forward with True RGB.
The key TV models for 2026 will be unveiled this 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 fair.
