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Samsung, Sony and Xiaomi each won a different category in Amazon.in’s Best in Tech Awards 2026: Samsung took Most Popular TV of the Year, Sony won Most Trusted TV of the Year, and Xiaomi received Best Value-for-Money TV of the Year. The India-focused awards also recognised LG, Hisense and Lumio in three other TV categories.
Who won the Amazon TV awards in 2026?
Amazon announced six television category winners in its Best in Tech Awards 2026. The winners and category names below are as listed in Amazon’s September 19, 2026 announcement.
| Award category | Winner named by Amazon |
|---|---|
| Most Popular TV of the Year | Samsung 55-inch Mini LED Vision AI |
| Most Trusted TV of the Year | Sony 55-inch BRAVIA 2 (M2) 4K Ultra HD |
| AI Champion TV of the Year | LG 65-inch NU87 Nano 4K Ultra HD |
| Best Value-for-Money TV of the Year | Xiaomi 55-inch FX Pro QLED Fire TV |
| Best Large Screen TV of the Year | Hisense 85-inch ULED MiniLED |
| Most Trending TV of the Year | Lumio Vision 9 55-inch QD-MiniLED |
These are Amazon.in awards, not a global ranking of televisions. The award announcement gives the categories and named products; it does not provide independent lab measurements or establish that any winner is the best choice for every buyer.
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Samsung: Most Popular TV of the Year
Amazon named the Samsung 55-inch Mini LED Vision AI the year’s Most Popular TV. The announcement does not provide a sales total or a specific popularity score, so the category should be read as the award Amazon gave it—not as a published sales ranking.
#1 Best Overall
- CRYSTAL PROCESSOR: Powerful processor enhances colors and sharpens details for a vibrant 4K viewing experience. Experience every shade of color as it was meant to be seen in dazzling 4K. Plus, make your movies, TV shows, games and sports look even better with powerful 4K upscaling.
- ENDLESS FREE CONTENT: Watch 2,700+ free streaming options, including 750+ subscription-free channels on Samsung TV Plus. Enjoy news, sports, movies, kids' shows and reality TV — all without a subscription. Discover endless entertainment with new content added regularly, tailored to your mood and interests.*
- MOTION XCELERATOR: Experience clear picture and smooth motion in games and sports. Enjoy smooth motion and clear visuals with technology that estimates and adjusts frame transitions in real time. Whether gaming or watching sports, enjoy up to 4K 60Hz performance that brings every play, move and scene to life with realistic clarity and motion.
- COLOR BOOSTER: Supercharge your color. From fiery reds to sparkling blues, make every color come to life with intensity. Color Booster transforms your content into a visual masterpiece.
- 4K UPSCALING: Upgrades what you watch to crisp 4K clarity. Upgrade your favorite shows, movies and more. Experience incredible details and clarity in every frame, even from lower-quality sources, with advanced upscaling technology.
Sony: Most Trusted TV of the Year
The Sony 55-inch BRAVIA 2 (M2) 4K Ultra HD won Most Trusted TV of the Year. Amazon does not publish a trust score or a breakdown of evidence for this individual award.
Xiaomi: Best Value-for-Money TV of the Year
The Xiaomi 55-inch FX Pro QLED Fire TV won Amazon’s Best Value-for-Money TV of the Year category. That label is the award category, not a verified comparison of current prices or total ownership costs.
Rank #2
- CRYSTAL PROCESSOR: Powerful processor enhances colors and sharpens details for a vibrant 4K viewing experience. Experience every shade of color as it was meant to be seen in dazzling 4K. Plus, make your movies, TV shows, games and sports look even better with powerful 4K upscaling.
- ENDLESS FREE CONTENT: Watch 2,700+ free streaming options, including 750+ subscription-free channels on Samsung TV Plus. Enjoy news, sports, movies, kids' shows and reality TV — all without a subscription. Discover endless entertainment with new content added regularly, tailored to your mood and interests.*
- MOTION XCELERATOR: Experience clear picture and smooth motion in games and sports. Enjoy smooth motion and clear visuals with technology that estimates and adjusts frame transitions in real time. Whether gaming or watching sports, enjoy up to 4K 60Hz performance that brings every play, move and scene to life with realistic clarity and motion.
- COLOR BOOSTER: Supercharge your color. From fiery reds to sparkling blues, make every color come to life with intensity. Color Booster transforms your content into a visual masterpiece.
- 4K UPSCALING: Upgrades what you watch to crisp 4K clarity. Upgrade your favorite shows, movies and more. Experience incredible details and clarity in every frame, even from lower-quality sources, with advanced upscaling technology.
How Amazon says it chose the winners
Amazon describes a three-stage process for its awards:
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- Marketplace qualification: Products qualify through verified customer reviews, ratings and purchase behavior on Amazon.in.
- Expert jury review: A jury of 10 technology experts evaluates shortlisted nominees on real-world performance, innovation and value.
- Customer voting: Customers vote across the categories to choose the winners.
Amazon also reported that more than 40,000 customers participated in its Best in Tech Survey, with responses helping shape the award category framework. That figure describes survey participation; it is not a count of votes for any individual TV. The announcement does not give per-TV vote totals or detailed jury scores.
Rank #3
- CRYSTAL PROCESSOR: Powerful processor enhances colors and sharpens details for a vibrant 4K viewing experience. Experience every shade of color as it was meant to be seen in dazzling 4K. Plus, make your movies, TV shows, games and sports look even better with powerful 4K upscaling.
- ENDLESS FREE CONTENT: Watch 2,700+ free streaming options, including 750+ subscription-free channels on Samsung TV Plus. Enjoy news, sports, movies, kids' shows and reality TV — all without a subscription. Discover endless entertainment with new content added regularly, tailored to your mood and interests.*
- MOTION XCELERATOR: Experience clear picture and smooth motion in games and sports. Enjoy smooth motion and clear visuals with technology that estimates and adjusts frame transitions in real time. Whether gaming or watching sports, enjoy up to 4K 60Hz performance that brings every play, move and scene to life with realistic clarity and motion.
- COLOR BOOSTER: Supercharge your color. From fiery reds to sparkling blues, make every color come to life with intensity. Color Booster transforms your content into a visual masterpiece.
- 4K UPSCALING: Upgrades what you watch to crisp 4K clarity. Upgrade your favorite shows, movies and more. Experience incredible details and clarity in every frame, even from lower-quality sources, with advanced upscaling technology.
What the awards tell TV buyers—and what they don’t
The awards identify products Amazon recognised in six categories, but the announcement alone is not enough to determine which set suits a particular room, budget or use. Before choosing among these models, compare the factors that affect your own needs:
- Exact model and size: Check that a retailer’s listing matches the award-winning name and screen size; the announcement does not provide additional model codes.
- Picture performance: Look for independent testing relevant to brightness, contrast, colour, motion and reflections rather than inferring performance from an award label or display-technology name.
- Price, warranty and availability: Check current terms in your market. The awards page does not establish current prices, inventory or warranty conditions.
- Software and connectivity: Confirm that the operating system, apps, ports and gaming features meet your requirements.
- Room and support: Consider viewing distance, ambient light, screen size and the availability of service in your area.
Amazon’s announcement links the named products to Amazon.in listings, but a listing can change. Confirm the exact variant and current availability before purchasing.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- MINI LED PROCESSOR 4K: Our advanced processor delivers brighter highlights and deeper blacks,* bringing every detail to life with stunning clarity
- PURE COLOR SPECTRUM: delivers one billion true-to-life colors, powered by advanced color technology and MiniLED precision. Enjoy rich reds, deep blues, and vibrant greens, making every scene leap off the screen with breathtaking realism.
- MINI LED HDR: Experience HDR picture quality with brighter highlights and deeper blacks than traditional HDR TVs.* Enjoy vibrant colors and lifelike details as this technology enhances brightness and contrast, making every image stand out with remarkable depth and realism.
- ENDLESS FREE CONTENT: Watch 2,700+ free streaming options, including 750+ subscription-free channels on Samsung TV Plus. Enjoy news, sports, movies, kids' shows and reality TV — all without a subscription. Discover endless entertainment with new content added regularly, tailored to your mood and interests.*
- SUPREME MINI LED DIMMING: delivers deep contrast and bright highlights for a truly superb picture.*
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
