Katarzyna Petru
It's getting more and more interesting in the television and monitor market. Leaks from Korea once again reveal what LG and Samsung are planning for 2026 – and it looks like both companies are preparing significant changes. LG may return to very familiar model names, while Samsung will be using WOLED panels in monitors for the first time.
LG and the Mysterious Returns to Old Names
According to the latest report from DisplaySpecifications, LG is preparing three new series of OLED televisions for 2026, with the flagship model being LG G6, the successor to this year's G5. Sounds normal? Until you notice that:
G6, C6 and B6 were models from… 2016. And it is these names that have appeared in the Korean certification database NRRA under the designations:
OLED55C6SNA
OLED55G6KNA
This raises quite a few eyebrows, as many of those televisions still stand in users' homes. If LG were to actually reuse names from a decade ago, there would be quite a bit of chaos. It is hard to imagine a customer trying to distinguish between the old LG C6 4K HDR from 2016 and the new LG C6 from 2026. Furthermore, the entries for the OLEDs have been removed from the database, while the 2026 QNED models are still listed. This strongly suggests that LG will indeed change the names before officially announcing the televisions.
At this stage, it can therefore be considered that:
the leak was true,
but the final model names will probably be different to avoid confusion.
Samsung: the first WOLED monitors are coming
Samsung is also preparing for 2026, and the situation here looks much clearer. According to previous reports, the company is skipping the letter “G” and will showcase new OLED televisions S95H, S90H and S85H. However, the leaks regarding monitors are significantly more interesting. Until now, all Samsung OLED monitors have utilised QD-OLED technology produced by Samsung Display. Now it seems that the manufacturer will also venture into WOLED for the first time. The leak includes new models:
S27HG612SC (27”, G61SH)
S27HG802SC (27”, G80SH)
S32HG802SC (32”, G80SH)
S27HG702WC (27”, G70SH)
And here is the most important detail:
The last model has the ending “WC”, rather than “SC”. According to FlatpanelsHD, this could mean that it will be the first Samsung monitor without QD-OLED, likely featuring a WOLED panel, additionally supporting double refresh rates of 165/330 Hz.
Where will Samsung get the panels from?
There are three scenarios:
WOLED from LG Display – because the company produces dual-mode panels.
WOLED from BOE – Samsung has negotiated with the Chinese for the purchase of a large number of panels.
Mixed supplier – LG for televisions, BOE for monitors, or a full mix.
One thing is certain: Samsung's first WOLED monitors are already almost a foregone conclusion.
Where will Samsung source the panels from?
At the moment, Samsung has several possible paths. The most obvious one is collaboration with LG Display, as the company has been producing WOLED panels for some time, including the dual-modal ones perfect for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, this is not the only option. For months, there have been discussions about negotiations with BOE, the Chinese giant that is intensively developing its own WOLED technologies and has previously attempted to enter the premium gaming monitor market. However, it has not yet been confirmed that an agreement has actually been reached. Therefore, a third scenario is becoming increasingly likely, in which Samsung adopts a mixed strategy: it will use LG panels for televisions and BOE for monitors, although it may just as well opt for a complete mix of suppliers. Regardless of whom it ultimately signs contracts with, one thing is certain — the appearance of Samsung's first WOLED monitors seems all but assured.
What does this mean for the market?
If these leaks are confirmed, 2026 could be one of the most exciting seasons in the world of screens in many years. LG will most likely abandon the idea of reverting to names from 2016, as this solution would create more chaos than benefits. On the other hand, Samsung is opening a new chapter in the monitor segment, shifting from QD-OLED technology to a much more varied offering featuring WOLED. This move could significantly change the balance of power, as competition between these companies will enter a new level. As a result, the premium market will receive a clear boost of innovation, and the rivalry between LG and Samsung in 2026 looks set to be truly intense — in both televisions and monitors.
