Screen Resolution Reference for Unity UI
Every resolution, aspect ratio, and PPI you need for game UI scaling across platforms.
Building responsive game UI requires knowing the exact resolutions, aspect ratios, and safe areas of your target devices. This reference covers 42 devices across iOS, Android, PC, console, and handheld platforms, with safe area insets for notch and Dynamic Island devices.
Aspect Ratio Distribution
How common each aspect ratio is across all 41 devices.
19.5:9
14 devices
16:9
11 devices
20:9
6 devices
4.3:3
4 devices
16:10
2 devices
21:9
2 devices
4:3
1 device
32:9
1 device
Safe Area Preview
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2868 x 1320
19.5:9 · Dynamic Island
| Compare | Device | Resolution | Aspect Ratio | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
iOS(15) | ||||||||
| iPad (10th gen)iOS | 2360 x 1640 | 4.3:3 | USB-C, 60Hz, budget iPad | |||||
| iPad Air (M2)iOS | 2360 x 1640 | 4.3:3 | M2 chip, 60Hz | |||||
| iPad Mini (6th gen)iOS | 2266 x 1488 | 4.3:3 | Smallest iPad | |||||
| iPad Pro 11" (M4)iOS | 2420 x 1668 | 4.3:3 | ProMotion 120Hz | |||||
| iPad Pro 13" (M4)iOS | 2752 x 2064 | 4:3 | ProMotion 120Hz, Tandem OLED | |||||
| iPhone 13 MiniiOS | 2340 x 1080 | 19.5:9 | Notch, compact form factor | |||||
| iPhone 14iOS | 2532 x 1170 | 19.5:9 | Notch, 60Hz | |||||
| iPhone 14 ProiOS | 2556 x 1179 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island, ProMotion 120Hz | |||||
| iPhone 15iOS | 2556 x 1179 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island, 60Hz | |||||
| iPhone 15 ProiOS | 2556 x 1179 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island, ProMotion 120Hz | |||||
| iPhone 15 Pro MaxiOS | 2796 x 1290 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island, ProMotion 120Hz | |||||
| iPhone 16iOS | 2556 x 1179 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island, 60Hz, A18 | |||||
| iPhone 16 ProiOS | 2622 x 1206 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island, ProMotion 120Hz, A18 Pro | |||||
| iPhone 16 Pro MaxiOS | 2868 x 1320 | 19.5:9 | Dynamic Island, ProMotion 120Hz, A18 Pro | |||||
| iPhone SE (3rd gen)iOS | 1334 x 750 | 16:9 | Home button, smallest modern iPhone | |||||
Android(12) | ||||||||
| Google Pixel 8Android | 2400 x 1080 | 20:9 | 120Hz, Tensor G3 | |||||
| Google Pixel 8 ProAndroid | 2992 x 1344 | 20:9 | LTPO 120Hz, Tensor G3 | |||||
| Google Pixel 9Android | 2424 x 1080 | 20:9 | 120Hz, Tensor G4 | |||||
| OnePlus 12Android | 3168 x 1440 | 20:9 | LTPO 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |||||
| Samsung Galaxy A15Android | 2340 x 1080 | 19.5:9 | Best-selling budget phone globally | |||||
| Samsung Galaxy A54Android | 2340 x 1080 | 19.5:9 | 120Hz, best-selling mid-range | |||||
| Samsung Galaxy S23Android | 2340 x 1080 | 19.5:9 | 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |||||
| Samsung Galaxy S24Android | 2340 x 1080 | 19.5:9 | 120Hz | |||||
| Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraAndroid | 3120 x 1440 | 19.5:9 | LTPO 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |||||
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9Android | 2560 x 1600 | 16:10 | 120Hz tablet | |||||
| Xiaomi 14Android | 2670 x 1200 | 20:9 | 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |||||
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13Android | 2400 x 1080 | 20:9 | Massive market share in Asia | |||||
PC(7) | ||||||||
| 1080p (Full HD)PC | 1920 x 1080 | 16:9 | Most common Steam resolution (60%+ of users) | |||||
| 1440p (QHD)PC | 2560 x 1440 | 16:9 | Growing fast. Popular with enthusiasts. | |||||
| 2560x1080 UltrawidePC | 2560 x 1080 | 21:9 | Entry ultrawide. UI needs wider viewport handling. | |||||
| 3440x1440 UltrawidePC | 3440 x 1440 | 21:9 | Popular ultrawide resolution | |||||
| 4K (UHD)PC | 3840 x 2160 | 16:9 | Requires significant GPU power | |||||
| 5120x1440 Super UltrawidePC | 5120 x 1440 | 32:9 | Dual-monitor equivalent. Rare but growing. | |||||
| 720p (HD)PC | 1280 x 720 | 16:9 | Minimum spec for many games | |||||
Console(4) | ||||||||
| Nintendo Switch (Docked)Console | 1920 x 1080 | 16:9 | Many games render at 720p and upscale | |||||
| PlayStation 5Console | 3840 x 2160 | 16:9 | Native 4K or dynamic resolution | |||||
| Xbox Series SConsole | 2560 x 1440 | 16:9 | Targets 1440p, often renders lower | |||||
| Xbox Series XConsole | 3840 x 2160 | 16:9 | Native 4K or dynamic resolution | |||||
Handheld(3) | ||||||||
| Nintendo Switch (Handheld)Handheld | 1280 x 720 | 16:9 | 6.2" screen. Games often render below native. | |||||
| Nintendo Switch OLEDHandheld | 1280 x 720 | 16:9 | 7" OLED. Same resolution as original. | |||||
| Steam DeckHandheld | 1280 x 800 | 16:10 | Handheld PC. Custom AMD APU. | |||||
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Safe Area
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2868 x 1320
Dynamic Island
Unity Safe Area Code
// Unity: get the safe area at runtime
Rect safeArea = Screen.safeArea;
// Apply to a RectTransform (panel that should stay in safe area)
RectTransform panel = GetComponent<RectTransform>();
Vector2 anchorMin = safeArea.position;
Vector2 anchorMax = safeArea.position + safeArea.size;
anchorMin.x /= Screen.width;
anchorMin.y /= Screen.height;
anchorMax.x /= Screen.width;
anchorMax.y /= Screen.height;
panel.anchorMin = anchorMin;
panel.anchorMax = anchorMax;Related Tools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the safe area on iPhone, and how do I handle the notch in Unity?
Safe area is the portion of the screen guaranteed to be free of system UI like the notch, Dynamic Island, and home indicator. In Unity, read Screen.safeArea (returns a Rect in pixel coordinates) and apply it to your top-level UI RectTransform anchors so HUD elements never sit underneath the notch.
What aspect ratio should I design my mobile game for?
Design your core gameplay area for 19.5:9 (the standard for modern phones) and treat anything wider as bonus space. Test against the extremes: 4:3 iPad portrait at the narrow end and 21:9 ultrawide handhelds at the wide end. Anchoring UI to safe edges and centring gameplay solves most cases.
How many resolutions do I actually need to test against?
Test the smallest, the most common, and the largest in each platform family. For iOS that is roughly iPhone SE, iPhone 15, and iPad Pro. For Android, a 720p budget phone, a 1080p flagship, and a foldable. For PC, 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. That covers the vast majority of real-world players.
How does Canvas Scaler reference resolution work in Unity?
Canvas Scaler with UI Scale Mode set to Scale With Screen Size scales your UI to fit a reference resolution (1920x1080 is a sensible default). The Match slider biases scaling toward Width or Height. Setting it to 0.5 splits the difference and works well for most multi-aspect-ratio games.
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