Question 1

Which iPhone model is the smallest overall?

Accepted Answer

By total physical footprint the 2016 iPhone SE (first‑gen SE) is the smallest modern iPhone. Among full‑screen Face ID models, the 12 Mini and 13 Mini are the most compact. Use the Size sort to bring the truly tiny models to the front.

Question 2

What is the largest iPhone ever released?

Accepted Answer

The Pro Max line (6.7–6.9 inch class) represents the largest iPhones. In later years slight increases in height and width plus thinner bezels push the physical envelope while maximizing screen area. Sort by Size or Screen to see the progression.

Question 3

How have iPhone screen sizes evolved over time?

Accepted Answer

iPhones stayed at 3.5 inches from 2007–2011, jumped to 4.0 in 2012, diversified in 2014 with 4.7 and 5.5, then moved to bezel‑reduced 5.8–6.5 inch class in the Face ID era. Today 6.1 and 6.7–6.9 dominate, with occasional compact or experimental variants.

Question 4

What is the difference between Plus, Pro, and Pro Max sizes?

Accepted Answer

'Plus' historically meant a physically larger standard model. 'Pro' adds higher‑end materials and camera modules but keeps the mid size. 'Pro Max' combines Pro features with the largest chassis. Compare variants by enabling or disabling groups in the Filter Models control.

Question 5

Did Apple discontinue the Mini iPhone and why?

Accepted Answer

After the 12 and 13 Mini, Apple shifted away from ultra‑small flagship models, reportedly due to lower sales versus large phones. The size gap is partially covered by the SE (Touch ID) and the standard 6.1" class which became the mainstream baseline.

Question 6

Which iPhone is the thinnest and are phones getting thicker?

Accepted Answer

The thinnest current model is the iPhone 17 Air at 5.64 mm, the first 'Air' branded iPhone and part of the 17th‑generation family. Earlier ultra‑slim aluminum eras (like iPhone 6/7) gave way to slightly thicker builds to accommodate battery life, camera modules, and rigidity. Use the Thickness display to compare how the 17 Air reintroduces extreme thinness without reverting to past compromises.

Question 7

Why do newer Pro models sometimes weigh less despite being larger?

Accepted Answer

Material transitions (aluminum to stainless steel, then to lighter titanium alloys) plus internal redesigns can reduce mass even while dimensions or battery capacity grow. Sort by Weight to visualize dips that correlate with material shifts.

Question 8

Does screen size equal physical size?

Accepted Answer

Not always. Reduced bezels allow a bigger display in a similar or only slightly larger body. Compare Size (height × width) versus Screen metrics to see models where diagonal inches increased faster than chassis area.

Question 9

How do I best compare two iPhones here?

Accepted Answer

Use the year slider to narrow the range, optionally filter variants, pick a display metric (e.g. Thickness or Weight), then hover each outline. The delta line in the label shows how much larger, thicker, or heavier one is versus the preceding phone.

Question 10

What is the iPhone Air introduced with the 17th generation?

Accepted Answer

The iPhone 17 Air is an officially announced 17th‑generation model focused on thinness and weight efficiency—bringing a 6.6‑inch class display to a notably slim 5.64 mm profile. It extends Apple's 'Air' philosophy (lighter, refined, efficiency‑first) into the iPhone line, distinguishing itself from Pro (performance/camera) and Pro Max (maximum size) tiers.

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