Do Samsung Galaxy Tab S series phones support USB-C to HDMI?
Yes, except the Tab S6 Lite. Every full Galaxy Tab S since the Tab S4 supports USB-C to HDMI output and DeX.
Tab S tablets are the best Android tablets for a TV or monitor over a cable. The Tab S6 Lite is the odd one out: it has a USB 2.0 port and no DeX.
Every Galaxy Tab S series model
| Model | Year | USB port | Wired output | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Tab S10 FE | 2025 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | 2024 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S10+ | 2024 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S9 | 2023 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S9 FE | 2023 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | 2023 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S9+ | 2023 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S8 | 2022 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | 2022 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S8+ | 2022 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S7 FE | 2021 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S7 | 2020 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S7+ | 2020 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S6 Lite | 2020 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S5e | 2019 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S6 | 2019 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Tab S4 | 2018 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: No DeX and no wired video output, unlike the full Tab S6.
What to do with a Galaxy Tab S series phone
- If your model is marked Supported above, get a USB-C to HDMI cable rated 4K 60Hz. See the cable guide.
- Plug the TV in first, then the phone, and select the HDMI input. Open the app to cast photos, videos and music in a TV layout.
- If your model is marked Not supported, skip the cable and use the Browser Cast mode in the app over Wi-Fi.
The full explanation is in how DisplayPort Alt Mode works.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Samsung Galaxy Tab S series models support USB-C to HDMI?
- Galaxy Tab S10 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S10+, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+, Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Tab S4. The rest of the series does not.
- Why does my Galaxy Tab S series phone charge but not show on the TV?
- Charging uses the power pins of the USB-C port. Video needs DisplayPort Alt Mode on the high-speed pins, which these models do not have. The cable is working; the phone cannot send video.
- Can an app enable HDMI output on a Galaxy Tab S series phone?
- No. Wired video output is decided by the phone's chipset and port wiring. The alternative is wireless: the Browser Cast mode in the USB-C to HDMI app, a Chromecast, or the TV's built-in casting.
- What cable works with the Galaxy Tab S series models that do support it?
- Any USB-C to HDMI cable or adapter rated for 4K 60Hz. No brand-specific cable is needed.