5.8 vs 6.1 Inch Phone Screen Comparison
Compare 5.8 inch vs 6.1 inch phone screens. Compact vs standard phone size.
5.8"
5.8"
5.27" x 2.43"
19.5:9 (Phone)
6.1"
6.1"
5.54" x 2.56"
19.5:9 (Phone)
Screen 1
5.8"
5.27" x 2.43"
Baseline
Screen 2
6.1"
5.54" x 2.56"
+11% area
Understanding the 5.8" vs 6.1" Difference
When comparing a 5.8 inch screen to a 6.1 inch screen, the diagonal measurement tells only part of the story. The actual viewing area depends on both the diagonal size and the aspect ratio.
A 5.8" screen with a 19.5:9 (Phone) aspect ratio measures 5.27" wide by 2.43" tall. Meanwhile, a 6.1" screen measures 5.54" wide by 2.56" tall.