Most popular smartphone screen sizes 2018
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Device shipment figures come and go, but actual usage data may be a whole lot more interesting. It represents real browsing behaviour by real live humans on specific devices, as opposed to aggregate reports on what's left the factory and entered into an often lengthy distribution channel with warehouses, retail outlets, returns and unsold stock. With the release of the latest DeviceAtlas Mobile Intelligence report, our data shows a variety of form factors account for the wide array of devices that are actually in use around the world. Larger screen sizes remain hugely popular with end users. Devices with diagonal screen sizes of 4.7 inch to 5.5 inch are most popular in 20 different markets.
The largest screen sizes are most popular in emerging markets. Countries with the largest share of 5.7-inch devices include Malaysia, Egypt, Russia, USA, Nigeria, Australia, Sweden, Canada, UK and Italy.
While these larger form factors seem to be popular, 4-inch phones still enjoy shares of between 5% to 16% depending on the market. These devices are mostly iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, and the SE, given that other manufacturers have very few 4-inch phones on offer.
The most popular screen resolution remains 720x1280 which is used in many low-end and mid-range smartphones.
It is closely followed by 750x1334 used in many iPhone models. Full HD found in many high-end and mid-range Android devices is most used in France and Germany.
This is just some of the intelligence in the latest DeviceAtlas Mobile Intelligence report. Download the full report to get access to the latest data on tablet usage, screen resolutions, LTE and NFC penetration and more.
By Martin Clancy
Knowing the most used smartphone screen resolutions can help you optimize your website to address differences between various devices. Here are the most recent device usage statistics to help you better understand which smartphone screen resolutions are the most popular in 2017.
While all flagship Android devices during the last few years or so were either Full HD (1050x1980) or QHD (1440 x 2560), in 2017 there were new arrivals offering rather non-standard screen resolutions. This is mainly the result of the new trend of edge-to-edge screens used in some of the most recent releases.
Of course, these non-standard dimensions are not visible in our statistics yet, given that they're based on the number of website visits. However, we do expect that the S8's resolution may soon become one of the most popular out there, due to the huge popularity of the Galaxy S family — the S7 is now arguably the most popular Android device worldwide.
According to the web traffic statistics from July and August 2017, the most popular screen resolution is now 720x1280 used in many low-end and mid-range smartphones. This resolution is most used in 11 countries out of 20 analyzed including India, Italy, and Spain. It is closely followed by 750x1334 used in many iPhone models which is the most popular in the USA, UK, or Australia. Full HD known from many high-end and mid-range Android devices is the most popular in France and Germany.
The following table shows which physical screen resolution is the number one in selected countries based on web traffic statistics in July and August 2017.
By Pawel Piejko
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smartphone screen sizes
Device shipment figures come and go, but actual usage data may be a whole lot more interesting. It represents real browsing behaviour by real live humans on specific devices, as opposed to aggregate reports on what's left the factory and entered into an often lengthy distribution channel with warehouses, retail outlets, returns and unsold stock. With the release of the latest DeviceAtlas Mobile Intelligence report, our data shows a variety of form factors account for the wide array of devices that are actually in use around the world. Larger screen sizes remain hugely popular with end users. Devices with diagonal screen sizes of 4.7 inch to 5.5 inch are most popular in 20 different markets.
The largest screen sizes are most popular in emerging markets. Countries with the largest share of 5.7-inch devices include Malaysia, Egypt, Russia, USA, Nigeria, Australia, Sweden, Canada, UK and Italy.
5.5-inch phones are the most used in India, Malaysia, and Nigeria with a significant share at 26-24%. For many users in these countries, smartphones may be the main way to access the Internet which makes a large screen a good choice.
While these larger form factors seem to be popular, 4-inch phones still enjoy shares of between 5% to 16% depending on the market. These devices are mostly iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, and the SE, given that other manufacturers have very few 4-inch phones on offer.
720x1280 most used worldwide, while Full HD growing fast
The most popular screen resolution remains 720x1280 which is used in many low-end and mid-range smartphones.
It is closely followed by 750x1334 used in many iPhone models. Full HD found in many high-end and mid-range Android devices is most used in France and Germany.
This is just some of the intelligence in the latest DeviceAtlas Mobile Intelligence report. Download the full report to get access to the latest data on tablet usage, screen resolutions, LTE and NFC penetration and more.
By Martin Clancy
The most used smartphone screen resolutions in 2017
smartphone screen sizes
Knowing the most used smartphone screen resolutions can help you optimize your website to address differences between various devices. Here are the most recent device usage statistics to help you better understand which smartphone screen resolutions are the most popular in 2017.
New screen resolutions on the market
While all flagship Android devices during the last few years or so were either Full HD (1050x1980) or QHD (1440 x 2560), in 2017 there were new arrivals offering rather non-standard screen resolutions. This is mainly the result of the new trend of edge-to-edge screens used in some of the most recent releases.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8: 1440 x 2960 pixels
- Samsung Galaxy S8: 1440 x 2960 pixels
- LG V30: 1440 x 2880 pixels
- LG G6: 1440 x 2880 pixels
- Sony Xperia XZ Premium: 3840 x 2160 pixels
- iPhone X: 1125 x 2436 pixels (announced)
Of course, these non-standard dimensions are not visible in our statistics yet, given that they're based on the number of website visits. However, we do expect that the S8's resolution may soon become one of the most popular out there, due to the huge popularity of the Galaxy S family — the S7 is now arguably the most popular Android device worldwide.
720x1280 is the most used smartphone screen resolution
According to the web traffic statistics from July and August 2017, the most popular screen resolution is now 720x1280 used in many low-end and mid-range smartphones. This resolution is most used in 11 countries out of 20 analyzed including India, Italy, and Spain. It is closely followed by 750x1334 used in many iPhone models which is the most popular in the USA, UK, or Australia. Full HD known from many high-end and mid-range Android devices is the most popular in France and Germany.
The following table shows which physical screen resolution is the number one in selected countries based on web traffic statistics in July and August 2017.
| Country | Screen resolution | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 720x1280 | 31.8% |
| Australia | 750x1334 | 32% |
| Brazil | 720x1280 | 31.6% |
| Canada | 750x1334 | 28.1% |
| Colombia | 720x1280 | 29.2% |
| Egypt | 720x1280 | 29.7% |
| France | 1080x1920 | 29% |
| Germany | 1080x1920 | 22.1% |
| India | 720x1280 | 38.5% |
| Italy | 720x1280 | 24.1% |
| Japan | 750x1334 | 38.9% |
| Malaysia | 720x1280 | 28.5% |
| Nigeria | 720x1280 | 30.4% |
| Poland | 720x1280 | 30.4% |
| Russia | 1440x2560 | 18.5% |
| South Africa | 720x1280 | 22% |
| Spain | 720x1280 | 28.6% |
| Sweden | 750x1334 | 30% |
| UK | 750x1334 | 29.2% |
| USA | 750x1334 | 30.7% |
By Pawel Piejko
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