iPhone 12 Sizes Compared with iPhone SE, 7, 8, SE 2, X, 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max [Update]

[Darth Tulhu]

After using Galaxy Notes for the last 7 years or so, I've learned to use large phones one-handed with no problem.

So for me, any of these would work, except for the SE's...the screen is just too small.

I've also come to a point where I will NEVER max out the capabilities of these devices.

I use them to (in this order of frequency): read/send texts, navigate via Waze, check email, the odd web browsing/Netflix when not at home, make calls, and last and least, take the increasingly rare photograph or video.

I need to be able to read easily, so bigger is better in that sense, but somewhere in the middle is the sweet spot when portability is taken into account.

Also, I disagree with those saying too much (size) choice is bad; I love Apple is catering to small AND large phone lovers and everyone in between. Some men are larger/smaller than others.

No need to leave money from certain customers on the table.

 

[iZac]

Great job. I think Apple are going to be surprised how popular the 5.4" option will be. Perhaps they'll regret not selling a Pro version to wring more money out of people.

I've had a 4" phone for nearly 8 years, I guess I'll be using a 5.4" for the next 8.

 

[spotlight07]

5.4” is a nice size. It could be my next phone! Excited that flat edges are coming back!

 

[RaoulDuke42]

exactly, what we need is an “edge to edge” phone in a mo

That would be somewhere around a 5” screen, too big for those who thought a 3.5”/4” display was the perfect iPhone.

But for those who like the SE physical size due to pocketability (and not one-handed usage) they’d love it. That would be me, if my eyes hadn’t gotten to the point where I need a larger screen regardless.

I think if they went edge to edge display on a 4/4s body it would still be fairly well one hand operable, but I’d prefer they went as wide as a 6,7,8. Having owned an original, 3GS, 4s, 6, SE, and now a Xs, I definitely appreciate the smaller devices (hence the 6 to SE move), but the keyboard on the 6,7,8 style devices feels like the right size... although I haven’t tried an older narrower iPhone with the (somewhat) new native swipe keyboard, I could see that being wicked fast. Anyhow, I spent entirely too much time ginning up a Photoshop-job of the iPhone I feel ought to exist. Here we are.

 

[Yebubbleman]

Not a fan of the new designs. The current 11 series is much better looking.

 

[macduke]

Remember when the iPhone 5 came out and everyone freaked out about fragmentation? Oh how the times have changed looking at that spread. Now it seems like they make up new screen sizes nearly every year for no good reason. At least the SDK is a lot better nowadays at helping devs with that.

Like others have mentioned, I’m pretty sure the iPhone 12/Pro 6.1” will be nearly the same size as the iPhone 11 Pro due to bezel reductions. Also I don’t really want a bigger phone than the 11 Pro and honestly wish they’d make a 5.4” Pro. Nowadays my wife’s old SE keyboard feels too cramped but 5.4” might work with a little extra width. Not sure.

 

[Eagle1337]

That 5,4" is the real SE2.
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That 5.4" phone is really the successor to the iPhone 5/5s, which I still think is the best phone design overall. I used my 5 for six years, and still have it has a backup, and I just may go ahead and switch to the small 12, I think it's close enough that I'll be happier (the X/XS is a bit too big to be comfortable for me). Let's see what the feature list ends up like, hopefully it ships with all of the goodies and isn't a cut rate version of the 12 line.

imagine the difference in display size between 5 and that 5,4" 12. i think it will sell like crazy.

 

[MacBH928]

these are too big, iphone 7 size is the most i am willing to go. any larger they should call it ipad nano.

i still remember Phil Schiller talking about the iphone size is perfect because your thumb can reach all parts of the screen.

 

[usr0]

The 5.4" with a magpul case should be close to ideal for one-handed use. Don't know how it would feel going from a 5.8" Xs to a smaller screen though, hopefully not too bad.

 

[alexhardaker]

Seems to be a trend forming. Reminds me of the Apple Performa days, lots of models to confuse the customers. Time to whittle it down to small, medium and large and that's all.

Yes! I’ve been saying this for a few years.

 

[organic bond]

What about weights? Nobody talks about weights. iPhones are heavy.

 

[freezelighter]

So no third camera for the small 12? 💔

 

[phoni]

exactly, what we need is an “edge to edge” phone in a modern iPhone 4/4s size

Agreed, and without protrusions.

 

[kiensoy]

I bet programmers simply love QCing their apps on all these screen sizes.

When Samsung had a bunch of different screen sizes it was call “fragmentation”.

 

[Bass Ackwards]

It’s still bigger than I’d like, but I appreciate Apple throwing SE fans a bone.

I don't understand why they wouldn't just make it the same size, what's the compromise for? People who like the SE size like the SE size, they haven't been clamoring for something slightly bigger. And people who don't like the SE size don't want something that's kind of the size of the SE. Seems a weird stubbornness that keeps them from revisiting the SE form factor.

 

[ds2000]

12 5.4 for me next I think, I like my XS a lot but much prefer a smaller form factor. I don't give a damn about hyperpower processors so long as it does all I need

 

[aleni]

Small phone is back on the menu boys!!

 

[Patriks7]

How would the 6.1 12 be the same size as the 11? The 11 already has bigger bezel than the pro’s because they are lcd. Not only is it supposed to be oled, but it’s supposed to have even thinner bezels than the current pro’s.

This. I’m hoping they will be the same size as the current ones, just a slightly larger display due to the thinner bezels.

 

[aleni]

I don't understand why they wouldn't just make it the same size, what's the compromise for? People who like the SE size like the SE size, they haven't been clamoring for something slightly bigger. And people who don't like the SE size don't want something that's kind of the size of the SE. Seems a weird stubbornness that keeps them from revisiting the SE form factor.

it’s hard to get all the modern features crammed into a casing as small as the original SE. it’s common sense. I know you’re disappointed, so do I, but I think the 5.4” will be fine, it’s not as wide as the iphone 8, so it’ll be much easier to handle especially with that flat edges sides. We should be grateful that apple still come out with a phone that’s close to the size of the original SE. you can’t find that in the android world.

 

[yh_sss]

"the iPhone XR is the same size as the ‌iPhone 11‌ and 6.1" ‌iPhone 12‌."

If the 6.1" iPhone 12 model is correct, then this statement is obviously wrong.

This is the iPhone 11 in relation to the 11 pro and pro max

 

[Creative Plugin]

It seems that the latest iPhones keep getting larger in size. The iPhone 11 Pro Max and the 12 look exactly the same.
I will have to try out the 12. I'm going from the 8.

 

[aleni]

I get that point. I just don’t use my phone enough to make use of and be enthralled with edge to edge display, when I use my phone as a phone and not a computer.

Looks like your current SE will suit you fine for the next 4-5 years.

 

[glowplug]

These size comparisons never include iPhone 7/8 Plus. 🧐

 

[gnasher729]

I get that point. I just don’t use my phone enough to make use of and be enthralled with edge to edge display, when I use my phone as a phone and not a computer.

If you don't want a 6.1" iPhone, then don't buy a 6.1" iPhone, and don't worry about people who do.

 

[PickUrPoison]

I will sell my iPhone 11 Pro in a heartbeat if that means I can get a smaller phone. We use the iPhone SE (1st gen) as our nanny cam, I still love the form factor.

If you love the original SE for its physical size, the size of the display—or price or TouchID fir that matter— the new SE would be a closer fit than the rumored 5.4”.