We explain exactly which MHL adapter to use with any Samsung Galaxy device.
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) has become the de-facto method for outputting content from many mobile devices to a second screen. We have covered the topic in depth a few times in our What is MHL? and Which MHL cable should I buy? posts.
As with all new technology though, MHL has quickly evolved since its conception; there’s even an upgraded version coming soon called SuperMHL. Whilst some manufacturers like Sony and HTC are currently still compatible with the earliest specification in 2014, Samsung have adapted and with each generation of devices the compatibility has changed.
In this post I will work through the different generations of Samsung devices launched since MHL was first included in the Samsung Galaxy S2. The supported MHL version will be stated, along with which Samsung adapter to use. I will also finally call out devices which do not include MHL, that are widely believed to due to Samsung’s often confusing naming conventions. You can view our whole range of current Samsung accessories here.
Samsung MHL adapters
1st Generation (2011) (MHL 1.1)
Samsung 1st Generation MHL adapter The original Samsung MHL adapter for smartphones. Released in 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy S2, this adapter has a 5 pin layout. External power is required.
Compatibility with 2nd generation phones is possible with 5-11 pin adapter.
This adapter can also be used with a number of non-Samsung phones including, but not limited to: the Sony Xperia Z range, HTC One,
2nd Generation (2012 / 2013) (MHL 1.2)
Samsung 1st Generation Tablet MHL adapter Samsung 2nd Generation MHL adapterThe 2nd Samsung MHL adapter for smartphones. Released in 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy S3, the adapter has an 11 pin layout. External power is required.
Compatible with 3rd generation devices, however external power is still required.
The 1st Samsung MHL adapter for tablets (30 pin connection). External power is required. Not compatible with next generation tablets as they moved to micro USB connection like the phones.
3rd Generation (2013 / 2014) (MHL 2.0)
Samsung 3rd Generation MHL adapterThe 3rd Samsung MHL adapter for smartphones & tablets. Released in 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy S4, this adapter has an 11 pin layout. External power is no longer required for compatible MHL 2.0 devices, although it can be used to avoid excess battery drain.
Samsung Smartphones
MHL compatible Samsung smartphones and some incompatible phones often considered otherwise. If your phone is not listed then let us know and we will check; Samsung release a lot of phones, although the likelihood is that it does not have MHL if it is not on the list.
2011
Samsung Galaxy S2: MHL compatible. 1st generation.
Samsung Galaxy Note: MHL compatible. 1st generation.
2012
Samsung Galaxy S3: MHL compatible. 2nd generation.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini: NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150: NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200: MHL compatible. 2nd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2: MHL compatible. 2nd generation.
2013
Samsung Galaxy S4: MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini: NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom: MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active: MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3: MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
2014
Samsung Galaxy S5: MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini: NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Tablets
MHL compatible Samsung tablets and some incompatible tablets often considered otherwise. If your tablet is not listed then it is either not compatible, or the list has yet to be updated.
2011
Samsung Galaxy Tab (GT-P10xx): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P75xx): MHL compatible. 1st tablet generation.
2012
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (GT-P31xx): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (GT-P51xx): NOT OFFICIALLY COMPATIBLE. SOME GT-P51xx MODELS APPEAR TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH 1st GEN TABLET ADAPTOR. INCONCLUSIVE IN TESTING.
2013
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T21xx): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 (GT-T31xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (GT-P52xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N51xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N80xx): MHL compatible. 1st tablet generation.
2014
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition) (SM-P6xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 (SM-P90xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 (SM-P90xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 12.2 (SM-T9xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 (SM-T52x): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 (SM-T32x): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T53x): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (SM-T33x): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 (SM-T23x): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (SM-T80x): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (SM-T70x): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) has become the de-facto method for outputting content from many mobile devices to a second screen. We have covered the topic in depth a few times in our What is MHL? and Which MHL cable should I buy? posts.
As with all new technology though, MHL has quickly evolved since its conception; there’s even an upgraded version coming soon called SuperMHL. Whilst some manufacturers like Sony and HTC are currently still compatible with the earliest specification in 2014, Samsung have adapted and with each generation of devices the compatibility has changed.
In this post I will work through the different generations of Samsung devices launched since MHL was first included in the Samsung Galaxy S2. The supported MHL version will be stated, along with which Samsung adapter to use. I will also finally call out devices which do not include MHL, that are widely believed to due to Samsung’s often confusing naming conventions. You can view our whole range of current Samsung accessories here.
Samsung MHL adapters
1st Generation (2011) (MHL 1.1)
Samsung 1st Generation MHL adapter The original Samsung MHL adapter for smartphones. Released in 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy S2, this adapter has a 5 pin layout. External power is required.
Compatibility with 2nd generation phones is possible with 5-11 pin adapter.
This adapter can also be used with a number of non-Samsung phones including, but not limited to: the Sony Xperia Z range, HTC One,
2nd Generation (2012 / 2013) (MHL 1.2)
Samsung 1st Generation Tablet MHL adapter Samsung 2nd Generation MHL adapterThe 2nd Samsung MHL adapter for smartphones. Released in 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy S3, the adapter has an 11 pin layout. External power is required.
Compatible with 3rd generation devices, however external power is still required.
The 1st Samsung MHL adapter for tablets (30 pin connection). External power is required. Not compatible with next generation tablets as they moved to micro USB connection like the phones.
3rd Generation (2013 / 2014) (MHL 2.0)
Samsung 3rd Generation MHL adapterThe 3rd Samsung MHL adapter for smartphones & tablets. Released in 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy S4, this adapter has an 11 pin layout. External power is no longer required for compatible MHL 2.0 devices, although it can be used to avoid excess battery drain.
Samsung Smartphones
MHL compatible Samsung smartphones and some incompatible phones often considered otherwise. If your phone is not listed then let us know and we will check; Samsung release a lot of phones, although the likelihood is that it does not have MHL if it is not on the list.
2011
Samsung Galaxy S2: MHL compatible. 1st generation.
Samsung Galaxy Note: MHL compatible. 1st generation.
2012
Samsung Galaxy S3: MHL compatible. 2nd generation.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini: NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150: NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200: MHL compatible. 2nd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2: MHL compatible. 2nd generation.
2013
Samsung Galaxy S4: MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini: NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom: MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active: MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3: MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
2014
Samsung Galaxy S5: MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini: NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Tablets
MHL compatible Samsung tablets and some incompatible tablets often considered otherwise. If your tablet is not listed then it is either not compatible, or the list has yet to be updated.
2011
Samsung Galaxy Tab (GT-P10xx): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P75xx): MHL compatible. 1st tablet generation.
2012
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (GT-P31xx): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (GT-P51xx): NOT OFFICIALLY COMPATIBLE. SOME GT-P51xx MODELS APPEAR TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH 1st GEN TABLET ADAPTOR. INCONCLUSIVE IN TESTING.
2013
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T21xx): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 (GT-T31xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (GT-P52xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N51xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N80xx): MHL compatible. 1st tablet generation.
2014
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition) (SM-P6xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 (SM-P90xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 (SM-P90xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 12.2 (SM-T9xx): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 (SM-T52x): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 (SM-T32x): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T53x): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (SM-T33x): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 (SM-T23x): NOT MHL COMPATIBLE
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (SM-T80x): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (SM-T70x): MHL compatible. 3rd generation.
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