Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TCL used IFA 2026 in Berlin to showcase a lineup of AI-driven televisions, smartphones, appliances and smart-home devices, running through September 8 at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A.
The X11L TV pushes mini LED brightness to 10,000 nits
TCL's flagship SQD-Mini LED television, the X11L, features up to 20,736 dimming zones, a WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel, and coverage of 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut, paired with Bang & Olufsen-tuned sound. The company also displayed the X3A OLED+ gaming monitor with dual high-refresh-rate modes and the Q95K Soundbar, which uses an 11.1.4-channel speaker array. TCL confirmed its Gemini integration for Google TV is now live in several markets, including the UK, France, Italy and Spain.
The P80 Ultra phone packs a 50MP periscope zoom lens
TCL's new P80 series headlines with the P80 Ultra, featuring a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x zoom and a 1.5K display reaching 3,200 nits of brightness. Both the P80 Ultra and P80 Pro include TCL's latest NXTPAPER screen technology, designed to reduce eye strain. The TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER tablet extends that paper-like viewing experience to a 12.2-inch display. TCL also showed its RayNeo GT Max AR glasses and RayNeo iO smart glasses, alongside the Tbot, a kids' smartwatch reimagined as an interactive AI companion.
The FreshIN 3.0 Ultra AC claims up to 37% extra energy savings
TCL's FreshIN 3.0 Ultra air conditioner combines fresh-air intake with a T-AI big-data model that adjusts compressor frequency, delivering up to 37% additional energy savings on top of standard inverter performance. It includes hands-free voice control and real-time air-quality monitoring. The AI SuperDrum Laundry Tower P9 Ultra uses generative AI Wash technology to detect load size, fabric type and soil level, then automatically sets water, temperature, detergent and cycle time, with a triple-inverter heat pump for lower-temperature drying.
Smart locks now use palm-vein scanning for entry
The K11D Pro Dual-Screen AI Smart Lock adds visitor monitoring and remote unlocking, while the D2 Pro Matter Palm Vein Smart Lock offers touchless access. TCL's NXTHOME ecosystem, developed with Bang & Olufsen, Roche Bobois, Castelli Milano 1938, Chris Lefteri Design and WGSN, ties these devices into a connected living concept. The AiMe Family Companion Robot adds multimodal interaction and evolving content for children, and TCL introduced a SunPower Origin Back Contact solar panel combining back-contact and shingled-cell technology for residential use.
TCL's FIBA partnership brings basketball into the exhibit
With the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 taking place in Berlin during IFA, TCL, a global FIBA partner, built basketball-themed fan experiences into its exhibition space, alongside a panel featuring colorist Natasha Leonnet, Google TV product lead Fahad Durrani and technologist Adam Butcher discussing large-screen AI personalization.