How do I find the aspect ratio of my phone?

iPhone:

1. Google your iPhone model + "specifications"
2. Or visit Apple's tech specs page
3. Common iPhone resolutions:

• iPhone 14 Pro: 2556 x 1179 (≈ 19.5:9)
• iPhone 14: 2532 x 1170 (≈ 19.5:9)
• iPhone 13: 2532 x 1170 (≈ 19.5:9)
• iPhone 12: 2532 x 1170 (≈ 19.5:9)
• iPhone 11: 1792 x 828 (≈ 19.5:9)
• iPhone SE: 1334 x 750 (16:9)

Android:

1. Settings → Display → Screen resolution (some phones)
2. Settings → About phone → Display
3. Or Google your phone model + "screen resolution"

Common Android Phone Aspect Ratios:

• Samsung Galaxy S23: 2340 x 1080 (19.5:9)
• Google Pixel 7: 2400 x 1080 (20:9)
• OnePlus phones: Often 20:9 or 19.5:9
• Older phones: Often 16:9

Once you have the resolution:

1. Visit our aspect ratio calculator
2. Enter width (e.g., 2532)
3. Enter height (e.g., 1170)
4. Get the simplified ratio (19.5:9)

19.5:9 (Most Common Modern Phones)

• iPhone 14, 13, 12, 11 Pro
• Many flagship Android phones
• Tall, narrow screens optimized for one-handed use

20:9 (Popular Android)

• Google Pixel series
• Many Samsung Galaxy models
• OnePlus devices
• Extra tall for scrolling content

18:9 / 2:1 (Older Modern Phones)

• Transition format from 16:9
• Samsung Galaxy S8/S9
• Less common now

16:9 (Older Smartphones)

• iPhone 8 and earlier (except SE)
• Pre-2017 Android phones
• Standard widescreen format

19:9 (Some Android Models)

• Xiaomi devices
• Some budget and mid-range phones

21:9 (Extra Tall)

• Sony Xperia series
• Cinematic aspect ratio
• Very tall, narrow screens

Content Creation:

• Vertical video (9:16, 9:19.5, 9:20) for Stories and TikTok
• Know your screen ratio to frame shots correctly
• Preview content as viewers will see it

App Development:

• Design for multiple aspect ratios
• Ensure UI elements don't get cut off
• Test on various phone shapes

Media Consumption:

• Taller ratios = more scrolling area
• Widescreen videos (16:9) have black bars on tall screens
• Vertical content fills the screen better

Gaming:

• Game support varies by aspect ratio
• Some games optimized for specific ratios
• Ultra-tall screens may have UI issues

2015-2017: 16:9 Dominant

• Standard widescreen
• Matched video content
• Easier one-handed use

2017-2019: 18:9 / 18.5:9 Transition

• Taller screens, thinner bezels
• More content on screen
• Narrower for better grip

2019-Present: 19.5:9, 20:9, 21:9

• Ultra-tall designs
• Maximized screen-to-body ratio
• Optimized for scrolling
• Better for vertical content

Modern phones often have:

• Notches (display cutouts)
• Punch-hole cameras
• Dynamic Islands (iPhone 14 Pro)

Foldable devices have two aspect ratios:

• Cover screen: Often narrow (e.g., 21:9)
• Unfolded screen: Closer to square (e.g., 5:4 or 4:3.5)

Examples:

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold: 22.5:9 (cover), ~5:4 (unfolded)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 21.9:9 (cover), ~22:9 (unfolded)

Prefer 19.5:9 or 20:9 if you:

• Watch lots of vertical content (TikTok, Stories)
• Scroll social media frequently
• Want maximum screen in compact size
• Like taller displays for reading

Prefer 16:9 or 18:9 if you:

• Watch lots of YouTube or movies
• Play games optimized for widescreen
• Want less black bars on video content
• Prefer wider keyboards

Prefer 21:9 if you:

• Want ultra-narrow one-handed use
• Love cinematic content
• Need maximum vertical scrolling space
• Don't mind very tall screens

• ✅Most modern phones are 19.5:9 or 20:9
• ✅Calculate aspect ratio from screen resolution
• ✅Check manufacturer specs for exact dimensions
• ✅Taller ratios are current trend
• ✅Consider how you'll use the phone (video vs scrolling)