Rankings by format
Each format ranks the 66 devices differently, because screen shape matters as much as size. Pick one for the full ranking.
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16:9 YouTube · TV
Best phone: Galaxy S26 Ultra (5.9″). Best foldable: Huawei Mate XT (trifold) (9.6″). Best tablet: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (14.2″).
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9:16 TikTok · Reels · Shorts
Best phone: Galaxy S26 Ultra (5.9″). Best foldable: Huawei Mate XT (trifold) (9.6″). Best tablet: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (14.2″).
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4:3 Classic TV · iPad
Best phone: Galaxy S26 Ultra (4.8″). Best foldable: Galaxy Z TriFold (9.9″). Best tablet: iPad Pro 13″ (M5) (13.0″).
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3:2 Camera photos
Best phone: Galaxy S26 Ultra (5.2″). Best foldable: Huawei Mate XT (trifold) (10.0″). Best tablet: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (13.9″).
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1:1 Instagram square
Best phone: Galaxy S26 Ultra (4.1″). Best foldable: Galaxy Z TriFold (8.4″). Best tablet: iPad Pro 13″ (M5) (11.0″).
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2.39:1 Movies (widescreen)
Best phone: iPhone 18 Pro Max (6.8″). Best foldable: Huawei Mate XT (trifold) (9.1″). Best tablet: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (13.4″).
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1.90:1 IMAX
Best phone: Galaxy S26 Ultra (6.2″). Best foldable: Huawei Mate XT (trifold) (9.4″). Best tablet: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (14.0″).