100+ Samsung Phones With HDMI Output for TV Connection

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Eager to elevate your viewing experience by connecting your Samsung phone to a larger screen?

It’s not always clear-cut which models support HDMI output, especially with terms like HDMI Alt Mode and Samsung DeX thrown into the mix.

This article simplifies the process, presenting an exhaustive list of over 100 Samsung devices with HDMI capabilities.

Dive in and effortlessly determine if your phone is set for that cinematic experience on a bigger display.

Which Samsung Phones Are HDMI Compatible?

Refer to the tables below to find out if your Samsung phone’s micro USB or USB-C port supports HDMI. 

MHL-Compatible Samsung Phones with Micro USB 

MHL-compatible Samsung smartphone models can also support HDMI via a micro USB to HDMI adapter .

So, if you see your phone’s model number listed below, it likely also supports HDMI via a proper adapter.

HDMI Alt Mode Samsung Phones with USB Type-C

While the following USB-C Samsung models may not necessarily support MHL, they do support HDMI via a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter .

How Do I Know If My Samsung Phone Is HDMI Compatible?

Here are a few ways to check your Samsung phone’s HDMI compatibility.

You should be able to find out if your Samsung phone is HDMI compatible by consulting its specifications. 

“HDMI compatible” may be labeled differently depending on your phone’s make and model, so keep your eye out for terms like “Samsung DeX,” “HDMI Alt Mode,” “USB Type-C Alt Mode,” “support video out when connecting via HDMI adapter,” and “MHL.” 

If you don’t see any of the terms listed above, look for any labels related to HDMI or MHL. These features tend to be listed under “Additional Features” or “Connectivity.”

Since most people don’t hang on to their phone’s user manual, you’ll have to find these specifications online.

Try heading to Samsung’s official website or searching for your phone’s specifications on the Device Specifications website. If you don’t feel like skimming the device’s entire specs list, try using CTRL + F to search for HDMI/MHL-related terms. 

You can also verify your phone’s MHL compatibility on the official MHL website, which lists every MHL-compatible smartphone model. Alternatively, you can install an MHL checker app from the Google Play Store. 

Watch the video below demonstrating how to verify your phone’s MHL compatibility. 

Last but certainly not least, you can search for your Samsung smartphone model name in the following section. 

If you’re not sure what your Samsung phone’s model number is, consult the white sticker on its back. If you find that your Samsung phone doesn’t have this sticker, check out Samsung’s guide for finding your phone’s IMEI, model number, and serial number, for further instructions. 

If you’ve consulted all of the resources suggested above and still cannot find anything HDMI-related about your phone or connect it to an HDMI display, then your phone probably does not support this function.

About HDMI Compatibility

While any smartphone can be connected to a TV with a suitable adapter, only select phones can transmit audio and video via HDMI standard. These are labeled HDMI-compatible. 

Additionally, HDMI-compatible smartphones can transmit video and audio via the TV’s or projector’s HDMI port. 

MHL-compatible smartphones may also be called HDMI-compatible due to their similar working mechanism. To learn more about the differences between HDMI and MHL compatibility, check out our article, What is the Difference Between HDMI and MHL? 

Select Samsung phones also have a function called Samsung DeX, which stands for desktop eXperience. This handy feature allows you to connect them to a larger display, such as a TV or projector using almost the same mechanism as HDMI. 

So, since all Samsung phones with Samsung DeX can be connected to a TV through the HDMI port and transmit AV signals, they’re considered to be HDMI-compatible.

Wrapping Things Up

Many Samsung models boast MHL and/or HDMI compatibility, allowing them to display audio and video to a monitor, TV, or projector with the correct adapter. While there isn’t a way to tell if your Samsung phone is HDMI-compatible by its hardware, you can find out which transmission methods it supports in its specifications. 

These specifications can be found on the official Samsung website, the Device Specifications website, the official MHL website, an MHL checker app, or this article’s comprehensive HDMI compatibility tables. 

So, is your Samsung phone HDMI compatible? What’s your experience connecting a Samsung phone to a display? 

Let us know in the comments below!

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