There are several ways to perform a Samsung TV model number lookup. By analyzing the model number, you can know whether your TV is original and other information like its product ID, release code, TV region, screen size, manufacturing year, country of origin, tuner type, etc. It’s obvious that just like the serial number of your Samsung phone, the model number of your Samsung TV can reveal more info than you might think. This guide will help you decode the model number of your Samsung TV.

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How to Find a Samsung TV’s Model Number

The format of the Samsung TV model numbers has changed significantly. You can find the model number of your TV on the purchase receipt and the white slip stuck on the carton box your TV came in. However, there are two more places where you can find the model number of your TV.

  1. Check the information slip on the back panel of your TV. You will find the model code printed on it.samsung tv back serial number
  2. The easiest way to check the model number of your TV is the About TV info. Navigate to Settings > Support > About This TV using the remote and you will find it under the head that says Product information.samsung about this tv screen

Decoding the Model Number of Samsung TVs

Depending on how old or new your Samsung TV is, its model number could range from 11 to 14 characters. That’s to say, if you own a DLP, Plasma, LED (HD, Full HD, UHD, SUHD), or QLED (4K or 8K) TV, the structure of the model number might differ. I have already written a detailed guide to help decode Samsung TV serial numbers to find out their country of origin and manufacturing date.

Older Samsung TVs 2008-2016 (11 Digit)

Between 2008 and 2016, Samsung mainly produced LCD, DLP (Digital Light Processing), Plasma, and LED TVs. The model number of Samsung TVs during the era generally consisted of 11 characters. As you can see below, these 11 characters in the model number can be further classified into 9 groups to find key information about the TV.

samsung tv 2008-2016 model numbers

Suppose the model number of your old Samsung TV (DLP, Plasma, or LED) is UN55KU6300F. What does it tell you about your TV?

  1. U: The 1st character of the models released between 2008 and 2016 is the product ID for different TV types.
    1. H= DLP screen
    2. P= Plasma screen
    3. U= LED screen
    4. L= LCD
    5. K= OLED
  2. N: The 2nd character represents the country or region for which the Samsung TV was manufactured.
    • A= Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle Eastern countries.
    • E= Europe
    • N=  Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the USA, and other Latin American countries.
  3. 55: The 3rd and 4th numeric values of the model number tell about the screen size of your TV. If it’s 55, it means the TV has a 55-inch display.
  4. K: The 5th character of the model number is the code for the manufacturing year of your TV. Depending on the year of release, it could be one of the following.
    • A= 2008
    • B= 2009
    • C= 2010
    • D= 2011
    • E= 2012
    • G= 2013
    • H= 2014
    • J= 2015
    • K= 2016
  5. U: The 6th character describes what type of screen (resolution) your TV has.
    • H= Full HD
    • U= UHD
    • S= SUHD
  6. 6: The 7th character in the model number stands for the Series Number of a Samsung TV. It’s something that’s not important for us as users.
  7. 3: The 8th character represents the numbering for the model code of a TV series from Samsung
  8. 00: Samsung uses ‘00‘ for TVs with a flat panel.
  9. F: The 11th and the last character tells about the tuner type used in your Samsung TV. Samsung TVs have an inbuilt TV tuner. Depending on the geo-location, manufacturers use specific tuners. For instance, if you are from the USA or Canada, your TV may have an ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) standard or QAM (Quadrature amplitude modulation) tuner. In the same way, European TVs have a DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner.
    • F= ATSC / QAM (USA, Canada)
    • G= ISDB-T (Latin America)
    • K= DVB-S2, DVB-S2X (Asia)
    • T= DVB-S2, DVB-S2X (Europe)
    • U= DVB, DVB-C (Europe)
    • W= Australia
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LED Series Model Number (14 Digit)

After 2017, Samsung mainly released LED and OLED TVs with HD, Full HD, UHD (Ultra High Definition), SUHD (Super Ultra High Definition), 4K, and 8K resolutions. These TVs are sold more than QLED and LifeStyle series TVs because they are cheaper.

samsung led tv model number explained 2023

The 14-character model number reveals the country where your TV was made and assembled. So, if your TV doesn’t have a Quantum Dot display, you can decode its model number as explained below.

Now, take a look at these 3 model numbers.

  • UA50CUE60AKLXL
  • UA65NU8000KXXL
  • UN65NU6900FXZA

They belong to the variants of the same TV, which is a Samsung Smart 65″ 4K UHD TV (2018). As you can see, there are remarkable differences between them. UA65NU8000KXXL is meant for India while UN65NU6900FXZA is the same TV but sold in the USA.

  1. U: If your Samsung TV’s model number starts with ‘U‘, it’s an LED TV.
  2. N: The 2nd character represents the region or continent where the TV is meant to be sold. ‘N‘ means that the TV is intended for America and Korea.
    • A= Asia, Africa, Australia
    • E= Europe
    • N= USA, Canada, Korea, Latin America
  3. 65: The 3rd and 4th numeric values tell about the TV screen size in inches. In this case, it’s a 65″ TV.
  4. N: The 5th character is the code for the year your Samsung TV was manufactured.
    • M= 2017
    • N= 2018
    • R= 2019
    • T= 2020
    • A= 2021
    • B= 2022
    • C= 2023
    • D= 2024
    • F= 2025
  5. U: The 6th character of the model number tells about the screen type. U stands for UHD.
    • M= HD (2017)
    • N= HD (2018 and later)
    • U= UHD (Ultra High Definition)
    • S= SUHD (Super Ultra High Definition)
  6. 6: The 7th character is the series number on TV.
  7. 9: The 8th character again is insignificant as it represents the series model. It could be any random number.
  8. 00: The 9th and 10th numeric values are the series code for the U Series LED TV models.
  9. F: The 11th character of a Samsung LED TV model tells about the TV tuner type used in it.
    • A, K= DVB-S2, DVB-S2X (Asia)
    • F= ATSC / QAM (USA, Canada)
    • G= ISDB-T (Latin America)
    • T= DVB-S2, DVB-S2X (Europe)
    • U= DVB, DVB-C (Europe)
    • W= DVB-S2X (Australia)
  10. X: The 12th character of the model number is the code for the panel design type, such as flat or curved.
    • L= Curved screen
    • X= Flat screen
  11. ZA: The last 2 characters reveal the manufacturing country of a Samsung TV. For instance, ZA means that the TV was manufactured in the USA. Below are other country codes:
    • RU= Russia
    • UA= Ukraine
    • XL= India
    • XM= Malaysia
    • XU= UK
    • XY= Australia
    • ZA= USA
    • ZC= Canada
    • ZG= Germany
    • ZT= Europe

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QLED and Neo QLED TV Model Numbers (2017-2025)

Samsung introduced its first QLED TV with Quantum Dot technology at CES 2017. QLED TVs came with a new structure of model numbers with 13 characters. In some cases, the model number could extend up to 14 characters, especially the 8K models with Q950, Q800, Q900, Q700, etc. I got a made-in-India 55″ Samsung Smart TV (4K) with model number QA55Q60RAKXXL.

samsung tv qled series model number explained 2023

Now compare the model numbers given below.

  • QA75Q95TAWXXY (13 characters)
  • QA65Q60BAKLXL
  • QA85Q950TSWXXY (14 characters)
  • QA55QN95BAKLXL
  • QA75QN800BKXXL
  • QA98QN90AAKXXL

The first one is a 75” QLED TV with 4K resolution. By QA we can conclude that it’s the model number of a QLED TV meant to be used in Asia, Africa, or Australia. However, the last 2 values (XY) that constitute the country code tell that the TV was manufactured in Australia. The ‘T‘ mentioned right after the model code (Q95) indicates that the TV in question is a 2020 model. Since the TV has a 3-character model code, it’s a 4K TV.

Similarly, the second model number tells that it belongs to an 85″ TV. The 4-character model code(Q950) explains that it’s an 8K TV with a QLED screen.

Anyway, let me explain things in more detail for clarity so that you can easily get your QLED Samsung TV information.

  1. Q: If your Samsung TV’s model number starts with ‘U‘, it’s a QLED TV. However, if you purchased your TV in Germany, the model number will begin with GQ (Germany QLED).
  2. A: The 2nd character represents the region or continent where a Samsung TV is meant to be sold.
    • A= Asia, Africa, Australia
    • E= Europe
    • N= USA, Canada, Korea, Latin America
  3. 75: The 3rd and 4th numeric values tell about the screen size in inches.
  4. Q95 or Q950: The next 3-4 characters represent the QLED TV series, such as Q60, Q70, Q80, Q90, Q900, Q95, Q950, etc. If the QLED TV series code consists of 3 characters, it’s a 4K TV, and if it contains 4 characters, it’s an 8K TV.
  5. The 8th character is the year code when your Samsung TV was manufactured.
    • F= 2017
    • N= 2018
    • R= 2019
    • T= 2020
    • A= 2021
    • B= 2022
    • C= 2023
    • D= 2024
    • F= 2025
  6. A: The 9th character represents the release code of a specific TV model or series.
    • A= 1st Generation
    • B= 2nd Generation
    • C= 3rd Generation
  7. W: The 10th character of a Samsung QED TV model number describes the TV tuner type.
    • A, K= DVB-S2, DVB-S2X (Asia)
    • F= ATSC / QAM (USA, Canada)
    • G= ISDB-T (Latin America)
    • T= DVB-S2, DVB-S2X (Europe)
    • U= DVB, DVB-C (Europe)
    • W= DVB-S2X (Australia)
  8. X: The 12th character of the model number is the code for the panel design type.
    • X= Flat screen
  9. ZA: The last 2 characters stand for the manufacturing country of a Samsung TV. For instance, ZA means that the TV was manufactured in the USA. Below are other country codes:
    • RU= Russia
    • UA= Ukraine
    • XL= India
    • XM= Malaysia
    • XU= UK
    • XY= Australia
    • ZA= USA
    • ZC= Canada
    • ZG= Germany
    • ZT= Italy and other European countries

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LifeStyle Series Model Numbers (2018-2025)

Samsung launched a new range of LED and QLED TVs called the LifeStyle series. There are 4 types

  • The Frame: Use it to watch TV or beautify your space with art. Looks like a picture frame.
  • The Serif: Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, The Serif range of Samsung TVs is meant for those who want to use their TV to complement their lifestyle with interior décor.
  • The Sero: Swivel design TV range with an amazing sound system
  • The Terrace: Weather-resistant TVs made for outdoor entertainment

The model number of Samsung’s LifeStyle series consists of 14 characters that can be divided into 9 groups.

samsung lifestyle tv model number explained 2023

The LifeStyle TV series from Samsung has a different structure of model numbers from the ones we checked above. This series has TVs from the LED as well as the QLED line and that’s why their model numbers begin with both ‘U‘ for LED and ‘Q‘ for QLED.

Below are two examples of Samsung’s The Frame TV model numbers. The first is for India, and the other is for the UK (Europe).

  • QA75LS03TAKXXL (India/Asia)
  • QE75LS03TAUXXU (UK/Europe)
  • QN85QN900CFXZA (US)
  • QN85QNX1DAFXZC (Canada)

Let’s see how we can decode them to find the Samsung TV information.

  1. QE: As mentioned above, ‘Q‘ stands for QLED and ‘U’ for LED TV. The 2nd character describes the country or region for which the TV is intended.
    • GQ= QLED TV Germany
    • KQ= QLED TV Korea
    • QA= QLED TV Asia/Africa/Australia
    • QE= QLED TV Europe
    • QF= QLED TV Europe
    • QN= QLED TV USA/Canada
    • UA= LED TV Asia/Africa/Australia
    • UE= LED TV Europe
    • GU= QLED TV Germany
    • UN= LED TV USA/Canada
  2. 75: The 3rd and 4th numeric values describe the screen size of the TV.
  3. LS: It stands for ‘LifeStyle‘ and is used by Samsung in the model numbers of all TVs of The Frame, The Serif, The Sero, and The Terrace.
  4. 03: The 7th and 8th characters tell exactly which LifeStyle TV type it belongs to.
    • 01= The Serif
    • 03= The Frame 2017
    • 03R= The frame 2019
    • 03T = The Frame 2020
    • 05= The Sero
    • T7= The Terrace
  5. T: The 9th character reveals the year of manufacture.
    • N= 2018
    • R= 2019
    • T= 2020
    • A= 2021
    • B= 2022
    • C= 2023
    • D= 2024
    • F= 2025
  6. A: The 10th character of the model number of your TV describes the generation of a TV series.
    • A= 1st Generation
    • B= 2nd Generation
    • C= 3rd Generation
  7. U: The TV tuner used in a digital TV differs from region to region. The 11th character of a Samsung TV model number tells you exactly what type of tunes it uses.
    • A, K= DVB-S2, DVB-S2X (Asia)
    • F= ATSC / QAM (USA, Canada)
    • G= ISDB-T (Latin America)
    • T= DVB-S2, DVB-S2X (Europe)
    • U= DVB-C (Europe), DVB-T2, DVB-S2
    • W= DVB-S2X (Australia)
  8. X: The 12th character is the design code that tells about the panel type used in the TV.
    • X= Flat screen
  9. XU: The last 2 characters denote the country the Samsung TV was manufactured. For instance, ZA means that the TV was manufactured in the USA. Below are other country codes:
    • RU= Russia
    • UA= Ukraine
    • XL= India
    • XM= Malaysia
    • XU= UK
    • XY= Australia
    • ZA= USA
    • ZC= Canada
    • ZG= Germany

The model number also contains the model series of your TV. The greater the value of the TV series, the more refined and sophisticated it will be. So, how do you find the Samsung TV series from the model number?

As described above, all Samsung TV model numbers have the screen size (the 3rd & 4th characters, i.e. 55, 60, 65, 75, 80, etc.) mentioned. Usually, the 4-5 characters after the screen size contain the Samsung TV Series such as Q60R, Q70T, Q950, Q800, Q900, Q700, LS03, KS9000, etc.

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