Quick answer
- Find the model number on the label on the back of the TV, on the box or in Settings > Support > About This TV.
- The year letter follows the series: T = 2020, A = 2021, B = 2022, C = 2023, D = 2024, F = 2025, H = 2026.
- Example: QE55Q80AAT = 55-inch QLED, Q80 series, A = 2021.
To find out what year your Samsung TV is, look up its Samsung TV model number on the back label or in the TV menu, then find the year letter: on recent TVs it is the letter right after the series number (Q80A) or at the start of the Crystal UHD series (AU7100). A stands for 2021, B for 2022, C for 2023, D for 2024, F for 2025 and H for 2026.
Knowing the year helps you follow the right menu paths, buy a matching remote and check which features your TV supports.
Where to find your Samsung TV model number
On the TV menu
Open Settings > Support > About This TV. On some models the same information is under Settings > Support > Contact Samsung. You will see the model code, software version and serial number.
On the back sticker and the box
The label on the back of the TV shows the full model code, the serial number and usually the manufacturing date. The box has the same code on a sticker on its side.
Find the Samsung TV model number without a remote
No remote to open the menu? Check the back label with a phone flashlight, or use a phone remote app. Samsung TV Remote shows the name the TV reports on the network, which often includes the model. Our test TV appears as a Samsung Q80A series:
Samsung TV model number explained
A Samsung TV model code explained in one line: region and type, size, series with year, then variant letters.
| Part | Example (QE55Q80AAT) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Type and region | QE | Q = QLED, E = Europe. Other examples: QN = QLED North America, UE / UN = LED or Crystal UHD in Europe / North America. |
| Screen size | 55 | Diagonal in inches |
| Series | Q80 | Product line; higher numbers are usually higher-end |
| Year | A | Model year (see the table below) |
| Variant | AT | Market, tuner and production details; not needed to find the year |
On Crystal UHD and older LED models, the year letter comes first in the series, followed by U for UHD: UE55AU7100 (2021), UE55BU8000 (2022), UE55CU8000 (2023).
What year is my Samsung TV? Model year letters
| Letter | Year | Example series |
|---|---|---|
| C | 2010 | C6000, C8000 |
| D | 2011 | D5000, D6000 |
| E (ES, EH) | 2012 | ES6100, EH5000 |
| F | 2013 | F6400 |
| H | 2014 | HU7500, H6400 |
| J | 2015 | JU6400 |
| K | 2016 | KU6000 |
| M | 2017 | MU6100 |
| N | 2018 | NU7100 |
| R | 2019 | RU7100 |
| T | 2020 | TU7100, Q80T |
| A | 2021 | AU7100, Q80A |
| B | 2022 | BU8000, QN90B |
| C | 2023 | CU8000, QN90C |
| D | 2024 | DU7200, DU8000, QN90D |
| F | 2025 | U8000F, Q7F, QN90F |
| H | 2026 | U8000H, M70H, QN80H |
Watch out: Samsung has reused letters. "F" marked 2013 TVs (UE40F6400) and marks 2025 TVs again (UN55U8000F), and "H" marked 2014 TVs (UE40H6400) and marks 2026 TVs again (UN55U8000H). The name Q7F even exists twice: the 2017 Q7F, where F is not a year, and the 2025 Q7F QLED. If the code is unclear, check the manufacturing date on the back label or search the full code on Samsung's website.
Examples
- QE55Q80AAT – QLED, Europe, 55 inches, Q80 series, A = 2021.
- UE50AU7100 – Crystal UHD, Europe, 50 inches, AU7100 series, A = 2021.
- QN65QN90B – Neo QLED, North America, 65 inches, QN90 series, B = 2022.
- UE43TU7100 – Crystal UHD, Europe, 43 inches, TU7100 series, T = 2020.
- UN55U8000F – Crystal UHD, North America, 55 inches, U8000 series, F = 2025. From 2025, Crystal UHD codes put the year letter at the end.
Why your TV's year matters
- Menu paths change. For example, Power On with Mobile is under Settings > General > Network > Expert Settings on 2017–2021 TVs and under Settings > All Settings > Connection > Network > Expert Settings on 2022 and newer. More in how to turn on your Samsung TV with your phone.
- Remotes differ. Recent TVs ship with Smart Remotes or SolarCell remotes, older ones with standard IR remotes. That matters when you fix a remote that is not working or buy a replacement.
- Features and software. Newer TVs get newer versions of Samsung's Tizen software and support more apps and features.
Does my Samsung TV work with a phone remote?
Samsung Smart TVs that connect to your home network can be controlled from an Android phone, and the year decides how much you can do. With Samsung TV Remote, 2016 and newer TVs get every feature, including the phone keyboard, mouse pointer, app shortcuts and power on over Wi-Fi. Smart TVs from 2010 to 2015 get the remote buttons and power off. The full table is in our Samsung TV remote app compatibility guide, and setup takes two minutes: how to use your phone as a Samsung TV remote.
Conclusion
Your Samsung TV model number holds everything you need: type, size, series and year. Find it on the back label or in About This TV, locate the year letter after the series, and you will know which menus, remotes and features apply to your TV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the serial number the same as the model number?
No. The model number (model code) describes the type of TV, such as QE55Q80AAT, and is shared by every TV of that model. The serial number is unique to your TV and is used for warranty and repairs. Both are on the label on the back.
What does the letter after the screen size mean?
On most Samsung TVs, the letters right after the size show the series and technology: for example Q for QLED, QN for Neo QLED, S for OLED, and letters like AU, BU or CU for Crystal UHD, where the first letter is the year. The letter or letters after the series number usually describe the market and production variant.
How do I find the year if the code doesn't match the table?
Look at the label on the back: it usually shows the manufacturing date. You can also open Settings > Support > About This TV, search the full model code on Samsung's website, or check the date on the original receipt or box.
Where is the model number on a wall-mounted TV?
Open the TV menu instead of removing the TV from the wall: Settings > Support > About This TV shows the model code on most models. A phone remote app can also show the TV's name, which often includes the model.