What is the aspect ratio of iPhone 13?

To find the aspect ratio:

1. Resolution: 2532 x 1170
2. Divide: 2532 ÷ 1170 = 2.164
3. Simplified: Approximately 19.5:9 or 2.16:1

iPhone 13 Mini

• Resolution: 2340 x 1080
• Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9
• Screen Size: 5.4 inches

iPhone 13

• Resolution: 2532 x 1170
• Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9
• Screen Size: 6.1 inches

iPhone 13 Pro

• Resolution: 2532 x 1170
• Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9
• Screen Size: 6.1 inches
• ProMotion 120Hz display

iPhone 13 Pro Max

• Resolution: 2778 x 1284
• Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9
• Screen Size: 6.7 inches
• ProMotion 120Hz display

iPhone 14 Series (2022)

• Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9 (same as iPhone 13)
• Apple continues the same screen shape

iPhone 12 Series (2020)

• Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9 (same as iPhone 13)

iPhone 11 Series (2019)

• iPhone 11: 19.5:9
• iPhone 11 Pro: 19.5:9
• First generation to move away from 16:9

iPhone X to iPhone 8 Transition

• iPhone X and later: 19.5:9 (taller)
• iPhone 8 and earlier: 16:9 (traditional widescreen)

1. Maximized Screen Space

• Taller display fits more content
• Better for scrolling apps and websites
• Improved multitasking

2. Comfortable One-Handed Use

• Narrower width easier to grip
• Thumb can reach most of screen
• Reduced overall device width

3. Optimized for Modern Content

• Perfect for vertical video (Stories, Reels, TikTok)
• More space for notifications and Face ID
• Better split-screen capabilities

4. Industry Standard

• Most flagship phones use similar ratios
• App developers optimize for tall screens
• Content creators design for these proportions

Content Consumption:

• Vertical content: Fills screen perfectly (9:19.5 for full screen)
• Widescreen video (16:9): Black bars top and bottom
• Movies (2.39:1): Larger black bars
• Social media: Optimized for scrolling

Content Creation:

• Shoot vertical: Use 9:16 or 9:19.5 for Stories/Reels
• Frame accordingly: Know your viewfinder matches this ratio
• Preview accurately: What you see is what viewers get

Gaming:

• Most modern games support 19.5:9
• Some older games show black bars
• Extra vertical space can show more UI

Apps and Websites:

• Modern apps optimized for this ratio
• More content visible when scrolling
• Some desktop sites may look narrow

vs. Android Flagship Phones:

• Samsung Galaxy S23: 19.5:9 (same)
• Google Pixel 7: 20:9 (slightly taller)
• OnePlus 11: 20:9 (slightly taller)

vs. iPad:

• iPad Pro 12.9": 4:3 (much wider)
• iPad Air: 4.3:3 (slightly wider than 4:3)
• iPads use traditional tablet ratios

vs. MacBook:

• MacBook Pro 14": 16:10 (wider, shorter)
• MacBook Air: 16:10
• Laptops use wider productivity ratios

vs. Older iPhones:

• iPhone 8 and earlier: 16:9 (wider)
• iPhone 13 is 21.7% taller relative to width

For Instagram Stories (9:16):

• Shoot vertical to fill most of screen
• Slight crop at top/bottom
• Use full resolution for best quality

For TikTok / Reels (9:16):

• Nearly perfect match
• Shoot in full screen
• Minimal cropping needed

For YouTube (16:9):

• Shoot horizontal
• Rotate phone landscape
• Black bars when viewing vertically

For Standard Photos:

• Default camera app uses 4:3
• Can shoot in 16:9 or 1:1
• Full sensor is 4:3

The iPhone 13 has a notch (display cutout) for Face ID and front camera. This doesn't change the aspect ratio but reduces usable screen area in some content:

• Full-screen video may be partially obscured
• Most apps account for the notch
• True display area is slightly less than 2532 x 1170

To find dimensions that match your iPhone 13:

1. Visit our aspect ratio calculator
2. Select 19.5:9 ratio
3. Enter your desired width or height
4. Get perfect iPhone 13-compatible dimensions