At 6.1 inches, the iPhone XR’s display is technically larger than the iPhone 8 Plus’ 5.5-inch display when measured diagonally, but looking at them side by side, there isn’t that much of a difference in actual screen space. The iPhone XR’s taller aspect ratio shows more info in apps like Facebook and Instagram, social media that offers a long feed to scroll down.
The iPhone XR is actually a good amount smaller than the iPhone 8 Plus thanks to the removal of the home button and the addition of the notch, which makes a huge difference in how comfortable it feels in your hand.
