How have iPhone screens grown?
The biggest iPhone screen grew from 5.8 inches on the iPhone X in 2017 to 6.9 inches on the iPhone 18 Pro Max in 2026. That is 19% more diagonal and 41% more screen area.
Screen size alone does not tell you how a phone feels. A taller shape adds height without width, so compare the width column on each model page before you choose.
What is the most common iPhone screen size?
The most common iPhone screen size is 6.1 inches, used by thirteen models in our list, from the iPhone XR to the iPhone 17e. Next come 6.7 inches on seven models and 6.3 inches on four models. Only the iPhone 8 Plus has a size no other model shares, at 5.5 inches.
Which iPhones have the same screen?
These models share one screen size and resolution, so apps and photos look the same on them. Cases and screen protectors can still differ, because the bodies do.
- 6.9 in, 1320 × 2868: iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.7 in, 1290 × 2796: iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 6.7 in, 1284 × 2778: iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max
- 6.5 in, 1242 × 2688: iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone XS Max
- 6.3 in, 1206 × 2622: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.1 in, 1170 × 2532: iPhone 17e, iPhone 16e, iPhone 14, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12
- 6.1 in, 1179 × 2556: iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 Pro
- 6.1 in, 828 × 1792: iPhone 11 and iPhone XR
- 5.8 in, 1125 × 2436: iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone XS and iPhone X
- 5.4 in, 1080 × 2340: iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 12 mini
- 4.7 in, 750 × 1334: iPhone SE (3rd gen), iPhone SE (2nd gen) and iPhone 8
More questions about iPhone screen sizes
Which iPhone has the biggest screen?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max, at 6.9 inches with 1320 × 2868 pixels. Its screen is 2.9 in (7.3 cm) wide.
Which iPhone has the smallest screen?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen), at 4.7 inches. Its screen is 2.3 in (5.9 cm) wide and 4.1 in (10.4 cm) tall.
Why is the screen size bigger than the screen I see?
Apple measures the screen as a full rectangle. The rounded corners, and the notch or Dynamic Island, take a little of that area away.