Do Sony Xperia 10 series phones support USB-C to HDMI?
No. The Xperia 10 line uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Only the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 lines have wired video output.
Sony puts DisplayPort on its flagship Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 models and the older XZ2 and XZ3, but not on the mid-range Xperia 10.
Every Xperia 10 series model
| Model | Year | USB port | Wired output | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xperia 10 VI | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Xperia 10 V | 2023 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Xperia 10 IV | 2022 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Xperia 10 III | 2021 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
- Xperia 10 VI: The Xperia 10 line uses USB 2.0 without video output.
What to do with a Xperia 10 series phone
- Browser Cast in the app. The phone serves photos, videos and music to the TV's web browser over Wi-Fi. Nothing to install on the TV.
- Chromecast or a smart TV. Cast from YouTube and streaming apps directly, with DRM handled by the TV.
- Return the cable. A USB-C to HDMI cable bought for this phone will never work with it and is not defective.
The full explanation is in how DisplayPort Alt Mode works.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Sony Xperia 10 series models support USB-C to HDMI?
- None. No model in the Xperia 10 series has DisplayPort Alt Mode.
- Why does my Xperia 10 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 Xperia 10 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 Xperia 10 series models that do support it?
- There is nothing to buy. Return the cable if you bought one for this phone.