Use Smartphone with portable monitorUpdated 4 days ago
Some smartphones support video output through USB-C, allowing direct connection to a monitor without an adapter. Not sure if your phone supports it or needs an adapter? This guide will help you find out.
Direct USB-C Connection (Smartphones with Video Output Support)
The following smartphones feature a USB-C port with video output capability and can connect directly to portable monitors for a true plug-and-play experience.
These devices typically support USB 3.1 or higher and can output video directly through their USB-C ports, making them fully compatible with portable monitors. And, a wide range of smartphones, including both older and newer models, support wired video output through DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB Type-C.
| Device name | Desktop Mode | Device type | Operating system | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 16 | - | smartphone | iOS | 2024 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Plus | ||||
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro | ||||
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | ||||
| Asus ROG Phone 8 | ASUS Professional Dock for HDMI, Ethernet, USB functionality, built-in experimental desktop mode | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | ||||
| Huawei Pocket 2 | Easy Projection | foldable phablet | Android | 2024 |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Motorola's Ready For | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
| Honor Magic V3 | - | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
| Honor Magic Vs3 | - | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
| Honor Magic6 Pro (BVL-N49) | - | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
| Honor Magic6 Ultimate | - | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung DeX | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
| Samsung Galaxy S24+ | ||||
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | ||||
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Samsung DeX | foldable phablet | Android | 2024 |
| Sharp Aquos R9 | - | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | - | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
| Vivo X100s Pro | - | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
| Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | - | smartphone | Android | 2024 |
To check out more smartphones, click on List of Smartphones with DisplayPort Alt Mode.
Smartphones That Require an Adapter
For smartphones that do not natively support video output (such as most iPhones and some older Android models), you can still connect to UPERFECT monitors using:
Adapter Connection: Use a lightning-to-HDMI adapter for iPhones or USB-C-to-HDMI adapters for Android devices to convert the signal for the monitor. The easiest way is to buy a 3-in-1 adapter, because it has three connection interfaces that can be freely switched to mirror IOS/Micro USB/Type-C cellphone to your monitor.
Wireless Casting: Utilize a wireless HDMI transmitter or a wireless display adapter for screen mirroring.
Please note that using adapters or wireless connections might affect image quality or cause a slight input delay. Choose the method that best suits your usage needs. And the above two methods are only in copy mode instead of extension.