MediaTek and Samsung introduced its first 8K QLED TV before the world. The company launched the Samsung 8K QLED Y20 model (Q950, Q900) that comes equipped with MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 chipset. The new range of 8K TVs starts from 55 inches and goes up to 98 inches in size. Wi-Fi 6 is said to be the newest wireless standard with higher transmission throughout while saving on power, translating to smoother 8K streaming capabilities.
According to the company, the 8K delivers 4 times the resolution of 4K and 16 times the resolution of HD that transforms flat images into deeper for a more natural viewing experience.
“Samsung is a long-standing strategic partner of MediaTek, and its consistent drive to innovate has allowed MediaTek to continue to bring industry-leading IC solutions, like our Wi-Fi 6 family to market,” said Jerry Yu, MediaTek Corporate Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Intelligent Devices Business Group. “Samsung is driving the growth of the premium smart TV segment and collaborating with them on Wi-Fi 6 and 8K is just the start of strong global demand for advanced connectivity and Wi-Fi 6 solutions.”
Samsung’s 8K QLED TV comes in six screen sizes 55 inches, 65 inches, 75 inches, 82 inches, 85 inches and 98 inches.
Samsung 8K QLED 55 inches model comes at $2,499.99 which translates to Rs 1,83,043 while the 65 inches TV comes with a price tag of $3,499 that translates to Rs2,56,083 and the 75 inches model can be bought at $4499.99 that comes around Rs 3,29,433. The Television with a screen size of 82 inches will be available at $6,999.99 which translates to Rs 5,12,066 whereas 98 inches model costs $59,999.99 that translates to Rs 43,93,049. The website does not mention the pricing of the 82 inches model.
The company has also started taking the pre-booking orders for two models of the 8K QLED range. In India, Samsung will be offering the 75 inches and 82 inches model that comes with a price tag of Rs 9,40,500 and Rs 13,79,400 respectively. You can register the TV via Samsung E-store in the country.
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the samsung 8K QLED Y20 seems to be the very first 8K TV with a mediatek chipset and with wifi 6 support.