iPhone Screen Size Comparison

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Quick Answer: The largest slab display is 6.9 inches on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The iPhone Duo has a 5.4" outer screen and a 7.6" inner screen — the largest Apple has shipped. Standard iPhone 17 and 18 Pro are 6.3 inches.

Compare displays from the 4.7" SE to the 6.9" Pro Max and 7.6" inner screen on the Duo.

Current screen sizes

4.7"

Compact

iPhone SE

Legacy Size

6.1" - 6.3"

Standard

iPhone 16 / 17

Most Popular

6.5" - 6.7"

Large

17 Air / 15 Plus

Sweet Spot

6.9"

Max

18 Pro Max

Largest slab display

Detailed Screen Specs

Model Diagonal Size Display Type Refresh Rate
iPhone Duo (inner / outer) 7.6" / 5.4" Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion
iPhone 18 Pro Max 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion
iPhone 17 Pro Max 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion
iPhone 16 Pro Max 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion
iPhone 15 Pro Max 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion
iPhone 17 Air 6.5" Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion
iPhone 18 Pro 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion
iPhone 17 Pro 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion
iPhone 17 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 60Hz
iPhone 15 / 16 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 60Hz
iPhone 13 mini 5.4" Super Retina XDR OLED 60Hz
iPhone SE (3rd Gen) 4.7" Retina HD LCD 60Hz

Does Screen Size Matter?

Productivity

A 6.9" screen shows roughly 20% more content than a 6.1" screen. This means less scrolling in emails, documents, and web pages.

Media & Gaming

For gaming and movies, bigger is almost always better. The immersive experience of the 6.9" Pro Max is unmatched, but the 6.5" iPhone 17 Air offers a great balance.

Reachability

Anything above 6.1" is difficult to use one-handed for most people. The 6.9" models strictly require two-handed use for comfortable operation.

Our Recommendations

Most Balanced

iPhone 17 (6.3")
Good balance of visibility and holdability.

Media Lovers

iPhone 17 Pro Max (6.9")
The biggest canvas for your content.

Comfort Choice

iPhone 17 Air (6.5")
Big screen, but thin and light.

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