Today we will list for you some of the best 4K Android TVs, the best Android LED TVs and even some OLED TVs. In this list, we will mention the best Android Smart TVs available in India. Apart from smartphones, over the last few years, the world of Smart TVs has also seen dominance from the Android OS. There are two versions of Android available in the world of TVs - AOSP (Android Open Source Platform) and Android TV OS. It is always preferable to go for the Android TV OS as it is built for the TV from the ground up. AOSP gives a lackluster experience on TV. In 2021 TVs running on the Google TV UI have launched. It is the same as Android TV OS but with a different look. There are only a handful of TVs running on the new Google TV UI. A few years ago Android TVs were laggy and gave the users a buggy experience. But not anymore. Most of the Android TVs, especially the premium ones, come with a smooth experience. If you are in the market to pick up an Android TV, here is a list of the best Android TV’s that money can buy. Some of these TVs also come with far field mics so you can control the functions of the TV by simply using your voice without resorting to a remote control. Some of the TVs on this list have customized the UI to give users a unique experience while others go with a completely stock Android UI.
The Sony A8H is Sony’s 2020 flagship OLED TV and it runs on Android TV. The UI experience on this TV is butter smooth. Sony has customized the settings options in the TVs UI to offer a more user-friendly experience. The TV supports 4K, HDR including Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and all the popular streaming services are available from the Play Store. It also supports the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa and users can AirPlay content from their iOS device to the TV. It comes with a Google Assistant enabled remote control. For audio, the TV has Sony’s Acoustic Surface technology which makes the entire display a speaker giving you a rich audio experience. While the A8H we recommend here launched in 2020, Sony has other OLED TVs you can consider including the A9G and A8G to name a few.
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Cons
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 65 |
| Display Type | : | OLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart Tv |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The Sony Z8H is an 8K TV from Sony and brings with it a full-array LED backlighting. The TV runs on Android TV bringing with it access to the Google Play Store and all popular streaming services built-in. You can also control the TV using your Assistant or Alexa enabled smart speaker. The TV also supports Apple AirPlay. The TV has Sony’s X1 Ultimate chipset for picture processing. The TV also boasts of X-tended Dynamic Range PRO to help the TV give better contrast. The TV also boasts of Sony Multi Acoustic audio technology and can be used as the centre speaker in your home entertainment setup. In addition to 8K, the TV also supports HDR 10 and Dolby Vision along with Dolby Atmos. The TV also has an embedded light sensor that optimises the picture brightness based on the room's conditions. The TV also supports HDMI 2.1 enabling 4K at 120Hz and 8K at 60Hz for compatible devices. For your connectivity, the TV has 4 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. Since the PS5 and Xbox Series X also boast of 8K support, this TV ensures you are completely future proof.
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| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 85 inch |
| Display Type | : | LED |
| Smart Tv | : | Full Array LED |
| Screen Resolution | : | 8K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | YES |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | YES |
Sony’ flagship LED offering for 2021 is the X90J, the TV has full array backlighting with local dimming giving you an immersive experience. It is also one of the most colour accurate TVs out of the box we’ve seen. The TV also runs on Sony’s Bravia XR processor to enhance the image on screen. The TV has 2 HDMI 2.1 ports for your gaming needs bringing features like ALLM and 4K at 120Hz. You can also play games in 4K RGB on this TV. It has a very bright panel and is great for HDR and SDR content consumption. The TV also comes with far field mics so you can control the TV by simply using your voice. The TV runs on the all new Google TV UI.
Pros
Cons
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | Full Array LED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
Xiaomi OLED Vision TV is the company’s first OLED TV in India and brings with itself features such as IMAX Enhanced, DTS:X, and Dolby Vision IQ. It is a 4K TV that supports up to 60Hz refresh rate. The television also offers the consumers a complete cinematic experience by transforming the living room with its enhanced connectivity and immersive viewing experience. It also features Xiaomi’s proprietary Vivid Picture Engine 2 (VPE) technology ensuring stunning visuals and true-to-life colours. Available in a single 55-inch model, it also comes with support for features such as HDR10+,WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, among others. It is 4.6mm thin sophisticated profile with a 97 percent screen-to-body ratio and is engineered to achieve a high definition picture quality supported by perfect brilliant highlights and deepest darks for infinite contrast and rich color which is true to life. As a package, this TV is one of the best Android TVs available in the country.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | OLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4k |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 245 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 3 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The Sony X80J runs the all new Google TV UI. It is a 4K TV with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The TV runs on the Sony X1 4K HDR processor which enables the TV to showcase object based HDR. The TV runs on the new Google TV UI. The Google TV UI is a departure from the traditional Android TV UI. Content is divided into different tabs and the whole approach of the UI is to give you a glimpse at the content you’d like to consume rather than a listing of streaming services. Users still get access to the Google Play Store giving users access to popular streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and many more. The TV also supports AirPlay 2. The TV comes with a voice enabled remote control to give you access to the Google Assistant. You can also control the TV using an Alexa enabled smart speaker.
Pros
Cons
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 65 |
| Display Type | : | HD |
| Smart Tv | : | Google TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
Here we have Sony’s 2021 flagship, the A80J OLED TV. While Sony has the A90J available internationally, we sadly will not see that TV come to India. But the A80J is no slouch if you are looking for an OLED TV to make content pop. The TV is powered by Sony’s XR Cognitive processor and put simply, it processes pictures the same way our eyes perceive content. The XR processor is a step up from the X1 Ultimate that we saw in past Sony OLED models. The TV runs on the new Google TV UI which is a visual update from what Android TV offers. The TV comes with four HDMI ports of which only HDMI 3 and 4 support HDMI 2.1 with support for VRR, ALLM and 4K at 120Hz. The TV supports all HDR formats like HDR 10, Dolby Vision and also Dolby Atmos.
Pros
Cons
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 65 |
| Display Type | : | OLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The Mi QLED TV brings with it a 4K resolution and also runs on the Android TV UI. In addition to the Android TV UI, it gives users the option of the PatchWall UI. PatchWall is Xiaomi’s own UI and highlights the content before the streaming service. The TV has a QLED panel. One of the highlighting features of the TV is HDMI 2.1. All three HDMI ports on the TV are HDMI 2.1 enabled. One of the ports supports eARC while all three of them support ALLM to take advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X. The TV supports HDR, HDR 10+, and Dolby Vision and supports Dolby Atmos when connected to a Dolby Atmos enabled soundbar or home theatre via eARC. The TV comes with a Google Assistant enabled remote control.
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Cons
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | QLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Ultra-HD |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4k |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 180 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 3 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The Hisense U6G is a QLED TV that boasts of 700 nits of peak brightness and comes with 72 dimming zones. It runs on the Android TV UI and comes with a simple and easy to use remote control. The TV supports the google assistant and has a dedicated button to bring up the assistant on the remote control. The TV has 24W of sound output. For connectivity it has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. It supports all HDR formats including HDR 10, HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision. The TV is well built.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | QLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 180 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 3 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
| Price | : | ₹59,990 |
Despites some of its shortcomings, the OnePlus U1S is a good TV for those looking for content consumption on a budget. It is an Android TV and just like the Mi TVs comes with OnePlus’ own UI to give users a unique experience. The TV brings with it features like a data saver to monitor the amount of data consumed when watching content from the built-in apps. The TV’s companion smartphone app lets you navigate the TV, switch it on and off and also take screenshots. You can seamlessly pair your OnePlus Buds with this TV, the same way you would on your smartphone. The TV supports HDR 10 and 10+ but not Dolby Vision.
Pros
Cons
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 65 |
| Display Type | : | LED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 215 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 3 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
TCL’s latest offering, the Mini LED TV, C825 has finally launched in India. While we are yet to review this TV, it brings an interesting set of specifications and features. It supports HDMI 2.1 for your gaming needs. Thanks to the Mini LED backlighting, the TV has many dimming zones and can also get pretty bright for HDR content. This is one TV we are really looking forward to reviewing. The TV also supports Dolby Vision IQ and comes with an Onkyo 2.1 system built-in for sound. The TV also supports a webcam for video conferencing.
Pros
Cons
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 65 |
| Display Type | : | LED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 300W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 3 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sony A8H | Amazon | ₹ 237,990 |
| Sony Z8H | Amazon | ₹ 1,399,990 |
| Sony X90J | Croma | ₹ 104,490 |
| Xiaomi OLED Vision TV | Amazon | ₹ 89,999 |
| Sony X80J | Croma | ₹ 97,990 |
| Sony A80J | Croma | ₹ 246,990 |
| Mi QLED TV | Tatacliq | ₹ 59,661 |
| Hisense U6G | N/A | ₹ 59,990 |
| OnePlus U1S | Croma | ₹ 61,999 |
| TCL C825 | Amazon | ₹ 149,990 |
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