iPhone guide
iPhone wallpaper sizes for every model
A wallpaper looks its best when it matches your screen's exact resolution: iOS shows it pixel for pixel instead of zooming it to fill the display. Several iPhones share the same screen, so the chart below groups them. Tap a row to see every wallpaper on this site cut to that size.
| iPhone models | Screen | Wallpaper size (pixels) | Aspect ratio | Front |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone Duo — inner screen (upright) | 7.6-inch | 1878 × 2670 | 12.8:9 | Dynamic Island |
| iPhone Duo — cover screen | 5.4-inch | 1398 × 2034 | 13.1:9 | Dynamic Island |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max / 17 Pro Max / 16 Pro Max | 6.9-inch | 1320 × 2868 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island |
| iPhone 18 Pro / 17 Pro / 17 / 16 Pro | 6.3-inch | 1206 × 2622 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island |
| iPhone Air | 6.5-inch | 1260 × 2736 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island |
| iPhone 16 Plus / 15 Plus / 15 Pro Max / 14 Pro Max | 6.7-inch | 1290 × 2796 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island |
| iPhone 16 / 15 / 15 Pro / 14 Pro | 6.1-inch | 1179 × 2556 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island |
| iPhone 14 Plus / 13 Pro Max / 12 Pro Max | 6.7-inch | 1284 × 2778 | 19.5:9 | Notch |
| iPhone 17e / 16e / 14 / 13 / 13 Pro / 12 / 12 Pro | 6.1-inch | 1170 × 2532 | 19.5:9 | Notch |
| iPhone 13 mini / 12 mini | 5.4-inch | 1080 × 2340 | 19.5:9 | Notch |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max / XS Max | 6.5-inch | 1242 × 2688 | 19.5:9 | Notch |
| iPhone 11 Pro / XS / X | 5.8-inch | 1125 × 2436 | 19.5:9 | Notch |
| iPhone 11 / XR | 6.1-inch | 828 × 1792 | 19.5:9 | Notch |
| iPhone 8 Plus / 7 Plus | 5.5-inch | 1080 × 1920 | 16:9 | Home button |
| iPhone SE (2nd & 3rd gen) / 8 / 7 | 4.7-inch | 750 × 1334 | 16:9 | Home button |
| Any phone (universal 4K) | Any | 2160 × 3840 | 16:9 | — |
Pixels, not inches
Screen size in inches tells you how big the display is; resolution tells you how many pixels it has, and that's what a wallpaper has to match. Two phones with the same diagonal can need different files: the 6.1-inch iPhone 16 is 1179 × 2556, while the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 is 1170 × 2532.
Why newer iPhones are taller
iPhone SE and iPhone 8 use a 16:9 screen with a home button. From iPhone X onwards, screens stretch almost edge to edge at around 19.5:9, with a notch or the Dynamic Island at the top. iPhone Duo's inner screen is the exception: unfolded, it is wider than it is tall (2670 × 1878), and even turned upright (1878 × 2670) it is much wider in proportion than other iPhones, so wallpapers for it are cropped wider. Our iPhone Duo wallpaper guide covers both of its screens.
Leave room for the clock
Whatever the size, the top quarter of the lock screen holds the date and clock, and the Dynamic Island or notch sits above it. Wallpapers with sky, empty space or a soft background near the top keep the time readable; the depth effect can let a subject overlap the clock on iOS 16 and later.
Common questions
What is the best wallpaper size for iPhone?
The best size is your model's exact screen resolution, listed in the table above. For example, iPhone 18 Pro Max, 17 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max use 1320 × 2868 pixels. A wallpaper at that size fills the screen with no zooming.
What if my iPhone isn't in the list?
Use the 2160 × 3840 universal 4K file. It has enough pixels for any iPhone, and iOS crops it slightly to fit.
Do the lock screen and home screen need different sizes?
No. Both use the full screen resolution, so one file works for both.
How do I check which iPhone I have?
Open Settings › General › About and look at Model Name.
Next: how to set a wallpaper on iPhone.
Sources
Specifications were checked against these pages on 31 October 2026. Product names are trademarks of Apple Inc.; this site is not affiliated with Apple.
- Compare iPhone models Apple
- iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: Tech Specs Apple
- iPhone 17e: Tech Specs Apple
- iPhone Duo: Tech Specs Apple
- Identify your iPhone model Apple Support