Philips 98BDL5050D 98-inch 4K Android Signage Display

Name: Philips 98BDL5050D 98-inch 4K Android Signage Display
Brand: Philips
SKU: philips-98bdl5050d-00
Availability: InStock

Overview

The Philips 98BDL5050D is a 98-inch 4K signage display for 24/7 use. It runs Android 14 with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, and its 600 cd/m² brightness suits bright lobbies and atriums. HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-C inputs suit media walls. Facilities teams in Doha, Lusail and Education City can request a quote.

What the 98BDL5050D is built to do

The Philips 98BDL5050D belongs to the Signage 5000 series (D-Line), a large-format display for organisations that show content through the day and want the screen to anchor the room. At 97.5 inches diagonal, it has a 3840 x 2160 panel, a 16:9 aspect ratio and an even 16.0 mm bezel, so the picture reads as one surface when several units sit side by side.

Display specifications that shape the decision

The panel is rated at 600 cd/m² brightness with a typical contrast ratio of 1200:1 and a typical response time of 8 ms. Its 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles keep the picture readable from the sides of a corridor or a wide lobby. Dynamic contrast is listed at 500,000:1 and the panel displays up to 1.07 billion colours. Operation is rated for 24/7 use in landscape or portrait orientation.

Internal player and connectivity

Android 14 runs on an internal player with an ARM Mali G52 MC3 GPU, 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, so apps and scheduled content can run without a separate media PC. Video inputs include one DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a USB-C port, and HDMI 2.0 is also available as an output. Control is possible over RJ45, RS232 and IR, while the included CRD32 module provides Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. An external 4G mPCIe slot is fitted for a cellular module, which is not among the included accessories.

Where it fits in Qatar

In a university or training centre in Education City, a 98-inch screen suits a foyer or lecture hall where students read timetables, research notices or wayfinding content from a distance. A hotel lobby in West Bay or The Pearl can loop event schedules, and a shopping mall atrium in Al Sadd can show promotions in daytime brightness. Because the set is designed for continuous operation, it suits information points that stay on all day, provided the room stays within the rated temperature range.

Planning for weight, heat and power

Weight: the set weighs 65.64 kg and the wall mount pattern is 1000 x 400 mm with M8 fixings, so the wall structure must be checked before installation.
Space: the set measures 2193.4 mm wide and 1255.3 mm high, with a depth of 90 mm at the wall mount and 94.1 mm at the handle.
Heat: operation is rated from 0 to 40 °C, and Qatar summer temperatures often exceed that, so install the display in an air-conditioned room rather than an open or sun-exposed space.
Dust: IP5X is a dust-protection rating and does not cover water ingress, so the display is not suited to exposed or wet locations.
Power: the mains input is listed at 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, with typical consumption of 127 W.

Next steps with SmartRooms Qatar

SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey to check wall loading, viewing distance and cable routes before units are ordered. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and we deliver to all eight municipalities of Qatar and provide professional installation. Purchase orders, LPOs and government tenders are accepted, with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order, and the product is covered by the manufacturer's three-year warranty. Request a quote for the Philips 98BDL5050D with your room size, wall type and expected daily running hours.

Highlights

98-inch 4K UHD panel (3840 x 2160) with 16.0 mm even bezel
600 cd/m² brightness and 1.07 billion display colours
Android 14 internal player with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage
HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C and USB 3.0 connectivity
Landscape or portrait placement rated for 24/7 operation
Operating range 0 to 40 °C, IP5X dust rating, 3-year warranty

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

63 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Connectivity5

Video output: HDMI 2.0
Audio output: 3.5 mm jack
Other connections: 4G/LTE antenna connectors; Micro USB (x 1) (OTG); USB 3.0 (x 2)
External control: RJ45; RS232C (in/out) 2.5 mm jack; IR (in/out) 3.5 mm jack; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 (via CRD32)
Video input: DisplayPort 1.4 (x 1); HDMI 2.0 (x 2); USB-C (4.5 W)

Convenience7

Network controllable: RS232; External 4G mPCIe slot; RJ45
Tiled Matrix: Up to 10 x 15
Energy-saving functions: Smart Power
Signal loop through: RS232; IR Loop through; HDMI1; HDMI 2; Android SoC
Keyboard control: Hidden; Lockable
Screen-saving functions: Pixel Shift
Placement: Landscape (24/7); Portrait (24/7)

Accessories1

Included Accessories: RS232 daisy-chain cable; Philips logo (x 1); AC Switch Cover; USB Cover (x 1); Screws; AC Power Cord; IR sensor cable (1.8 m) (x 1); Quick start guide; Remote control and AAA batteries; RS232 cable; CRD32 Wi-Fi and BT module

Dimensions10

Set Depth: 90 (D@Wall mount)/94.1 (D@Handle) mm
Wall Mount: 1000 (H) x 400 (V) mm, M8
Set Height: 1255.3 mm
Set Width: 2193.4 mm
Set Width (inch): 86.35 inch
Set Height (inch): 49.42 inch
Bezel width: 16.0 mm (Even bezel)
Product weight: 65.64 kg
Set Depth (inch): 3.54 (D@Wall mount) / 3.70 (D@Handle) inch
Product weight (lb): 144.71 lb

Internal Player4

Storage: 32 GB
GPU: ARM Mali G52 MC3
Memory: 4 GB RAM
CPU: 4 x A72 + 4 x A53 RK3576 + MT9800

Sound1

Built-in speakers: 2 x 10 W RMS

Power3

Energy Label Class: E
Mains power: 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50 ~ 60 Hz
Consumption: EEI lot5 127 W

Multimedia Applications3

USB Playback Video: MPEG; H.263; H.264; H.265; AVI; MP4; MPEG4; VP8; VP9; WEBM
USB Playback Picture: BMP; JPEG; PNG
USB Playback Audio: AAC; HEAAC; MPEG

Miscellaneous3

On-Screen Display Languages: English; French; German; Spanish; Polish; Turkish; Russian; Italian; Simplified Chinese; Traditional Chinese; Arabic; Japanese; Danish; Dutch; Finnish; Norwegian; Portuguese; Swedish
Warranty: 3 year warranty
Regulatory approvals: CE; RoHS; CB

Operating conditions7

Temperature range (storage): -20 ~ 60 °C
MTBF: 50,000 hour(s)
Temperature range (operation): 0 ~ 40 °C
Humidity range (storage) [RH]: 5–95% RH (No condensation)
Humidity range (operation)[RH]: 20–80% RH (No condensation)
Ingress protection: IP5X
Altitude: 0 ~ 3000 m

Picture/Display17

Pixel pitch: 0.56 (H) x 0.56 (V) mm
Panel resolution: 3840 x 2160
Dynamic contrast ratio: 500,000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Viewing angle (horizontal): 178 degree
Diagonal screen size (metric): 247.7 cm
Brightness: 600 cd/m²
Display colours: 1.07 Billion
Picture enhancement: 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down; Motion compens. deinterlacing; Dynamic contrast enhancement; Progressive scan
Operating system: Android 14
Haze: 25%
Diagonal screen size (inch): 97.5 inch
Contrast ratio (typical): 1200:1
Viewing angle (vertical): 178 degree
Panel technology: ADS
Response time (typical): 8 ms
Optimum resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz

Supported Display Resolution2

Video formats: 1080p, 50, 60 Hz; 1080i, 50, 60 Hz; 480p, 60 Hz; 576i, 50 Hz; 576p, 50 Hz; 720p, 50,60 Hz; 480i, 60 Hz
Computer formats: 1024 x 768, 60 Hz; 1280 x 1024, 60 Hz; 1280 x 720, 60 Hz; 1440 x 900, 60 Hz; 1600 x 900, 60 Hz; 1680 x 1050, 60 Hz; 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz; 640 x 480, 60 Hz; 800 x 600, 60 Hz

Downloads

6 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets 98BDL5050D_00_aen_AA_b2c_GLL.pdf 424 KB PDF Drawings & CAD Outline_Drawing_Philips_98BDL5050D_V0_1_20250414.pdf 562 KB PDF Certificates & compliance 98BDL5050D_Label_2463304_98.pdf 70 KB PDF Certificates & compliance PCF_Information_Sheet-MMD_Monitor-98BDL5050D.pdf 195 KB PDF Certificates & compliance Q40G005781307A__98BDL5050D_Lot5_EEI(贴前框).pdf 1.5 MB PDF Certificates & compliance Q40G005781308A__98BDL5050D__Lot5_EEI(贴纸箱）.pdf 1.5 MB

Questions about 98BDL5050D/00

What is the Philips 98BDL5050D designed for?

It is a 98-inch 4K signage display for organisations that show content in public spaces for long periods, such as school foyers, hospital waiting areas and hotel lobbies. Its 600 cd/m² brightness and 178-degree viewing angles keep the picture visible from wide side angles across a room. It suits facilities and communications teams that manage displays in several buildings.

Can it be installed outdoors or in a hot Qatar summer?

No. The display is rated for operation between 0 and 40 °C and 20 to 80% relative humidity, and IP5X provides dust protection only. Summer temperatures in Qatar regularly exceed 45 °C, so install it in an air-conditioned room with airflow around the cabinet, not in an open or sun-exposed area. SmartRooms Qatar can help confirm room conditions during the site survey.

Can it run 24 hours a day, and in portrait orientation?

Yes. It is rated for 24/7 placement in both landscape and portrait orientation, and the manufacturer lists an MTBF of 50,000 hours. Portrait mode suits a wayfinding screen beside a lift in a hospital or a vertical directory at a government reception desk in Doha. Continuous operation still depends on the room staying within the 0 to 40 °C operating range.

How many panels can be combined into a video wall?

The tiled matrix is listed as up to 10 by 15 panels, and the even 16.0 mm bezel keeps seams narrow when units sit side by side. Large walls in a Lusail atrium or a Doha conference centre need planned layout, content distribution and wall loading checks. We recommend a site survey before ordering, and you can request a quote with the wall dimensions and number of panels.

What does the built-in Android 14 player do?

The internal player runs Android 14 with an ARM Mali G52 MC3 GPU, 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, so playlists and apps can run without a separate media PC. This suits a school reception or a mall directory that loops schedules and announcements. With 32 GB of storage, large video libraries should be planned around available space, and an external PC may still suit heavier applications.

Which video inputs and outputs are available?

Video inputs are one DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports and one USB-C port rated at 4.5 W. HDMI 2.0 is also available as an output, alongside a 3.5 mm audio output jack. Two USB 3.0 ports and a Micro USB port with OTG support are fitted for media and peripherals. This layout suits a boardroom laptop connection alongside a media player feeding a second screen.

Does the on-screen menu support Arabic?

Yes. The on-screen display offers 18 languages, including Arabic and English. This suits offices and schools in Qatar where staff work in Arabic and English side by side. Set the menu language during commissioning so that the on-screen controls, not just the content, match the team's working language.

How is the display controlled and locked down?

Control options include RJ45, RS232 in and out via a 2.5 mm jack, and IR in and out via a 3.5 mm jack. A remote control, IR sensor cable and RS232 cable are included. The keyboard controls are hidden and lockable, which helps public spaces prevent accidental setting changes. Facilities teams running several screens across a campus in Education City can daisy-chain RS232 and manage them from one point.

How heavy is it, and what wall mount is needed?

The set weighs 65.64 kg, and the wall mount pattern is 1000 x 400 mm with M8 fixings. Overall size is 2193.4 mm wide by 1255.3 mm high, with a depth of 90 mm at the wall mount. The wall structure should be checked and suitable fixings confirmed for this load before installation in a school hall or lobby, which is why a site survey is recommended first.

Which power supply does it need in Qatar?

The mains input is rated 100 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz, so the 240 V, 50 Hz supply used in Qatar falls within the rated range. Typical consumption is 127 W and standby draw is below 0.5 W. An AC power cord is included, but check that it matches the BS 1363 socket in your building before connecting. A qualified electrician should confirm the circuit for a fixed installation.

Can I buy it through a purchase order or a government tender?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including those published on Monaqasat, and payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. The product is covered by the manufacturer's three-year warranty. Send the required quantity, delivery location and mounting plan, and a quotation is usually issued within one working day.

What should a school in Al Wakrah plan before ordering several units?

A private school fitting out new corridors in Al Wakrah should plan wall positions, cable routes, power outlets and content management before ordering several units. Each set weighs 65.64 kg, so walls need checking, and the 16.0 mm bezel suits neat side-by-side layouts. Confirm that the rooms stay within 0 to 40 °C. Ask SmartRooms Qatar for a site survey and a quote covering all units on one purchase order.