Katarzyna Petru
New leaks have emerged regarding the upcoming Sony televisions featuring RGB-LED technology, which the Japanese are likely to introduce to the market under the name “True RGB”. This time, the source of the information is the Chinese blogger Salivaxiu Zhang, who examined Sony's application for trademark registration in Canada and Japan.
What is “True RGB”?
Sony has applied to trademark the name “True RGB” for televisions, LED displays and video equipment. Everything suggests that this is indeed the name for the new Sony televisions based on true RGB (red, green, and blue) LEDs, rather than standard white mini-LEDs with colour filters. This type of backlighting is intended to provide:
higher brightness than classic Mini-LEDs,
higher contrast levels thanks to the precise operation of each colour,
more accurate colours without energy loss on filters,
the potential to in the brightest sequences.
Samsung is developing its own name “Micro RGB”, so Sony is clearly preparing a response.
Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II – possible sizes
The first leaks indicated that the Bravia 9 II and 7 II series would be available in sizes ranging from 50 to 115 inches. However, a Chinese blogger clarified the model list:
Bravia 9 II (RGB-LED – flagship)
75 inches
85 inches
98 inches
115 inches
Bravia 7 II (cheaper model with RGB-LED)
65 inches
75 inches
85 inches
Impressive Parameters
Zhang has also revealed the first leaks regarding the specifications of the new televisions. If confirmed at the launch, Sony is preparing for the biggest quality leap in many years.
Bravia 7 II
Peak brightness: 2,000 – 2,500 nits
Dimming zones: approx. 5,100 Mini-LED
Technology: True RGB (most likely full RGB diodes, not classic Mini-LED with filter)
Bravia 9 II
Peak brightness: approx. 4,000 nits
Dimming zones: as many as 15,000
Segment: top-tier LCD – a potential rival for QN95D, MX950 and premium OLEDs
Such high brightness values and the number of local dimming zones may signify a tremendous advance in HDR, and above all, a much smaller halo effect. In particular, 4,000 nits in the Bravia 9 II model positions Sony at a level that no Mini-LED television available on the market has achieved so far.
Potential Bravia 5 and Release Date
According to DisplaySpecifications, Sony may also add the model Bravia 5 to its offering – a more affordable option, but there are currently no specific details about it. It is also unclear whether the Japanese company will showcase new televisions at the CES 2026 in Las Vegas, or if they will opt for their own event a few weeks later, as they have done in previous years.
Sony is preparing a line of televisions that could significantly change the LCD market. The True RGB technology appears to be a major step forward compared to classic Mini-LEDs, and the initial specifications – particularly 15,000 zones and a brightness of 4,000 nits – position the Bravia 9 II among the potentially strongest televisions of 2026. If these leaks are confirmed, Sony is returning to a technological offensive after years of cautious releases.
