Compare the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max versus the size of other iPhones with this printable guide

AppleInsider said:

There are a lot of possible screen sizes for the iPhone. AppleInsider shows you exactly the size of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max -- and how they compare to other recent models.

You've had this conversation, we've had this conversation: the iPhone SE is tiny and it's a shame there's no longer any iPhone that small. Except if you actually compare the iPhone SE with, say, the iPhone 8 or even the new iPhone 11, then the difference is startling. For all that the newer models have bigger screens, their cases aren't truly that much bigger than that of the iPhone SE.

Um... 29% wider is truly that much bigger

iPhone SE is 4.87" x 2.31"  
That's the same as an iPhone 5

The iPhone 8 is 5.45" x 2.65"

That's 0.34" wider.  

The iPhone XR is 5.94" x 2.98".   Now it's .67" wider than the iPhone SE
The iPhone 11 is 5.94" x 2.98".  Same as the iPhone XR.  

So let's see.   2.31" + 29% =  (2.31" x 1.29) = 2.98"

Two things:
1)  What seems to be very small changes in external case size can make a very large difference in the feel of the phone -- both in hand and in pocket.
2)  The introduction of no-bevel, full face screens dramatically changed the way we typically measured phone size using screen size.   When mixing the formats, screen size becomes worthless when talking about "the size of the phone".

There is a reason why Steve Jobs wanted to stick to a smaller phone -- because, at that point, phones were still used primarily as phones.  And, a smaller form factor worked best for that in all ways.   But, while today, we have moved on to using phones primarily to access the web and various apps, some still want and need a smaller SE sized phone.   I saw that myself when I was rebuilding a set of stone steps -- my 6+ simply didn't fit well into my pocket while stooped down working and it eventually cracked the screen and killed the phone (touch disease).   My choice was:  risk the phone or leave it somewhere -- both were undesirable options.   I could have really used an SE.

Another case, for myself, would be running:   Carrying a big, bulky phone simply doesn't work well.   Again, an SE sized phone would be ideal.

So, many want and need a solid, rugged, sturdy phone with a case the size of the SE but with a full, no-bevel screen approaching the size of that on the far larger iPhone 8. 
There is no technical reason why Apple could not produce that.   It's all about marketing.   But, if Apple is serious about serving the customer and their needs (and I think they are), then an SE sized phone with a full, no-bevel screen should be in their plans.

Good job on this printable size guide, guys.

ireland said:

Good job on this printable size guide, guys.

Actually, I would disagree.   The pictures have the actual size scale far over to the right without guidelines -- so it is very difficult to determine the actual size of the phone.  And, since very small differences in measurement translate into very large differences in "feel", I would give it a 5 of 10.   A good start.  But...

GeorgeBMac said:

ireland said:

Good job on this printable size guide, guys.

Actually, I would disagree.   The pictures have the actual size scale far over to the right without guidelines -- so it is very difficult to determine the actual size of the phone.  And, since very small differences in measurement translate into very large differences in "feel", I would give it a 5 of 10.   A good start.  But...

You missed the "printable" part. There are other places to get engineering diagrams.

We got asked last year, and again this year, to do this guide. So, here we are. We have a wide array of wants and needs from readers. Not everything is going to appeal to every reader.