Samsung Display is preparing the introduction of its first 83-inch QD-OLED panel for the year 2025. The Korean manufacturer is expanding its offering in the high-end segment currently limited to 55, 65 and 77-inch formats for the S95D series. The latter would be replaced by the S95F series but there is a catch.
When we talk about OLED televisions, we must now distinguish two technologies: White-OLED which we could call “historic” developed by LG Display and QD-OLED manufactured by Samsung Display. Each of these companies sells its panels to their affiliated companies, respectively LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics but also to other brands such as Philips, Sony and Panasonic, for example. If LG Display offers OLED panels from 42 to 97 inches, Samsung Display was until now only capable of producing diagonals of 55, 65 and 77 inches. However, this offer could expand from next year.
An 83-inch QD-OLED TV from 2025
Samsung Display’s QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED) technology continues its development with thescheduled arrival of 83-inch screens. This range expansion spotted on Reddit represents a direct response to the growing demand for large TVs. Samsung Display would thus strengthen its position in the premium screen market.
The integration of this new format is part of a logic of diversification. Indeed, existing models, notably the Samsung S95D and the Sony A95L, have already demonstrated particularly interesting performances, with the two TVs positioning themselves as among the best on the market. Remember that QD-OLED technology stands out for its ability to combine the advantages of quantum dots (Quantum Dots) with those of traditional OLED panels. This combination provides increased colorimetric performance and deep blacks characteristic of OLED, while maintaining high brightness.
The addition of an 83-inch version will provide an additional alternative to consumers looking for an even more immersive visual experience.
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New high-end Samsung S95F series in 2025
Samsung plans to offer two technological variants for its TVs as the South Korean company did for the series in 2024, notably the S90D models which mix White-OLED and QD-OLED panels, depending on the diagonal. The first, designated under the code “FAE”, will use WOLED (or White-OLED) technology, while the second, called “FAT”, will feature QD-OLED technology. Concretely, the brand’s spare parts database mentions several references for the 83-inch diagonal: “QE83S95FAE” and “QE83S95FAT”. This means first of all that the new high-end Samsung OLED TV series will not be the S95E, a logical follow-up to the current S95D but will be named S95F.
83-inch TVs with White-OLED and others with QD-OLED for the same series
Then, these two references would also mean that certain 83-inch models would be equipped with a QD-OLED panel, for certain countries and other markets would be entitled to a White-OLED paneltherefore for the same diagonal and the same series…
For the S90D series, Samsung had not pushed the vice that far, because, depending on the diagonal, we could know if it was a White-OLED or QD-OLED panel but there, the technology could be dependent on the countries where the series is sold, which could make some people cringe.
Finally, note that this evolution of the catalog could also benefit Sony, which did not renew its A95 series in 2024, only offering the Bravia 8 series this year, models equipped with a White-OLED panel. The Japanese manufacturer could thus integrate these new 83-inch QD-OLED panels into its 2025 range.
The official presentation of the new models is scheduled for CES 2025 which will be held in Las Vegas from January 6. We will be on site to follow the announcements of the different brands.
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