TCL CSOT Super Pixel display debuts with promises of better image quality, lower power use | Infinium-tech

TCL CSOT has a tradition of bringing exciting new display technology to MWC and the 2026 edition is no different. This year, the company is debuting its Super Pixel technology and showing advancements in inkjet-printed OLED displays.

The main innovation of Super Pixel displays is how they differ from the most popular types of OLED displays available today which rely on sub-pixel rendering (SPR). TCL adds only 1.8% more sub-pixels than a typical SPR display, but achieves higher sharpness and produces a clearer image.

SPR displays require using sub-pixels from neighboring pixels to achieve the desired color (as individual pixels do not contain all three red, green and blue channels). This means that the display controller must convert the incoming RGB image into a format suitable for the panel. The streamlined Super Pixel design reduces the processing load on the controller, reducing power consumption by up to 25%.

Additionally, Super Pixel displays can have higher refresh rates – they can go up to 40% higher than today’s typical displays.

TCL CSOT announced that it has started construction on its 8.6-generation inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED production line – when completed, it will be the first in the world. The company cites several advantages of using printers to create displays.

For one, printers easily adapt to different panel sizes. Plus, the process is simpler than using the vacuum processes required for traditional OLED manufacturing. IJP OLED displays can have 50%-60% larger emission areas, making them more efficient. This in turn reduces the power consumption of the display. Such printers can also produce Real Stripe RGB panels for better image quality and color accuracy.