iPhone wallpaper dimensions and sizes: complete guide for all models

Use your iPhone’s screen resolution as a starting point when choosing a wallpaper. Matching the screen’s shape helps avoid awkward crops; using a larger image keeps it sharp when you zoom in.

If you are not sure which iPhone you have, find the model name and number first.

Why wallpaper dimensions matter

An image with the wrong shape may lose its edges when iOS fills the screen. A file smaller than the display can also look soft after you enlarge it. The chart below groups models that share a resolution, so you can choose the right size without sorting through every launch year.

iPhone screen sizes and resolutions

These are portrait display resolutions. Aspect ratios are approximate; iOS may crop the image slightly when you set it.

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iPhone models	Screen size	Resolution (width × height)	Approx. aspect ratio
iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)	4.7 inches	750 × 1334	16:9
iPhone X, XS, 11 Pro	5.8 inches	1125 × 2436	19.5:9
iPhone XR, 11	6.1 inches	828 × 1792	19.5:9
iPhone XS Max, 11 Pro Max	6.5 inches	1242 × 2688	19.5:9
iPhone 12 mini, 13 mini	5.4 inches	1080 × 2340	19.5:9
iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 13, 13 Pro, 14, 16e, 17e	6.1 inches	1170 × 2532	19.5:9
iPhone 12 Pro Max, 13 Pro Max, 14 Plus	6.7 inches	1284 × 2778	19.5:9
iPhone 14 Pro, 15, 15 Pro, 16	6.1 inches	1179 × 2556	19.5:9
iPhone 14 Pro Max, 15 Plus, 15 Pro Max, 16 Plus	6.7 inches	1290 × 2796	19.5:9
iPhone 16 Pro, 17, 17 Pro, 18 Pro	6.3 inches	1206 × 2622	19.5:9
iPhone 16 Pro Max, 17 Pro Max, 18 Pro Max	6.9 inches	1320 × 2868	19.5:9
iPhone Air	6.5 inches	1260 × 2736	19.5:9

Choose a wallpaper that stays sharp

For the sharpest result, use a portrait image at your iPhone’s native resolution or larger, with a similar aspect ratio. There is no universal extra-pixel rule: a larger file gives you more room to zoom, but a close ratio matters just as much because iOS crops the image to fill the screen.

If your image is smaller than the display, it may look blurry when enlarged. If it is much wider or taller, iOS will trim the excess. Keep faces, text, and logos away from the edges so the crop does not cut them off.

Portrait or landscape wallpapers

Portrait images fit an iPhone screen with less cropping. A landscape photo can still work, but iOS must enlarge and crop it to fill the tall display. Choose one with open space around the subject, or use a portrait version if you want to keep the whole scene.

Design a wallpaper that works on the Lock Screen

Keep the main subject clear of the top-centre camera cutout and leave room for the clock and widgets. Their position can vary with your Lock Screen setup, so check the preview before saving. For a Home Screen wallpaper, avoid placing important details where app icons will cover them.

How to set a wallpaper on iPhone

On current iOS, add the image from Settings:

Open Settings and tap Wallpaper.
Tap Add New Wallpaper, then choose Photos.
Select the image and adjust its position.
Tap Add, then choose Set as Wallpaper Pair or Customise Home Screen.

If the image is already open in Photos, the Share menu is a shortcut to the same wallpaper preview:

Open the Photos app and choose the image you want to set as wallpaper.
Tap Share → Use as Wallpaper.
Pinch to zoom or adjust framing.
Tap Add, then choose Set as Wallpaper Pair or Customise Home Screen.

Find an iPhone wallpaper

Browse aesthetic, minimalist, and Dynamic Island wallpapers for designs made around the iPhone’s tall screen. Use the largest download available for your model, then check the Lock Screen preview before applying it.

For most iPhones, matching the portrait shape and keeping the file at or above the screen resolution is enough. Adjust the crop only if the preview cuts off something you want to keep.

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