

But in different manners - running apps off of Phone Link is hardly usable for lengthy tasks, whereas the windowed DeX desktop is the perfect environment for exactly that type of use. Yes, both can display Android Play Store apps on your PC screen or let you receive calls on your computer, and transfer files or most recent photos.

Now that we know that these two features are very different animals, it's pretty apparent that they serve different use cases. Should I use Link to Windows or Samsung DeX? However, look for the Link to Windows app on the Play Store - it's actually compatible with many Android smartphones. Phone Link is more of a Microsoft feature than a Samsung one - yes, it was exclusive to Samsung smartphones and Microsoft phones earlier, due to the close partnership between both companies.
