Katarzyna Petru
Sony is preparing one of the biggest changes in its LCD line 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 for products such as TVs and LED displays. This means that it is not a general technology but a specific solution for the upcoming Sony Bravia models.
Furthermore, FlatpanelsHD had the opportunity to see early prototypes of this technology back in March. According to their reports, the new RGB LED backlighting system offers significantly better color volume, wider viewing angles, and higher energy efficiency. In practice, this could mean the biggest quality leap for LCD since the introduction of Mini LED.
Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II – the first models with True RGB
According to information from the supply chain, True RGB backlighting will be available in 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,” but in practice, it is still LCD. Sony, on the other hand, has not yet revealed what kind of marketing narrative it will use, but the very name True RGB suggests that the company will strongly emphasize color purity and differentiation from traditional 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 practically ready, LG is preparing new OLEDs, and TCL was the first to officially announce a model for 2026. Sony, on the other hand, consistently maintains a strategy of two technologies: flagship LCD and flagship OLEDs (both WOLED and QD-OLED). The new LCDs with True RGB are intended to be the answer for those users who want:
extreme brightness,
burn-in resistance,
great HDR quality,
and at the same time, a richer color 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 is still based on assembling small modules, resulting in visible seams. Therefore, manufacturers are currently focused on improving LCD – and this is where Sony could make the biggest leap forward with True RGB.
The most important TV models for 2026 will be unveiled in January at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. If Sony decides to showcase the first Bravia with True RGB there, it could be one of the biggest premieres of this year's show.
