100+ Minimal Christmas Wallpapers for iPhone That Feel Calm, Cozy & So Aesthetic

If you love the holidays but prefer a clean, uncluttered look, these minimal Christmas wallpapers are made for you. They’re festive without being flashy and bring just the right amount of cheer to your iPhone. Scroll through and find your next favorite background for the season.

How to Save & Apply a Minimal Christmas Wallpaper on Your iPhone

1. Find your chosen wallpaper image (for instance, one of the minimalist Christmas backgrounds you like).
2. Tap and hold on the image until a menu appears.
3. Select “Save Image” or “Add to Photos” to save it to your Photos library.
4. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
5. Scroll and tap “Wallpaper” (in iOS 18/26 it may be under Settings > Wallpaper).
6. Tap “Add New Wallpaper”. This takes you to the wallpaper gallery showing built-in options and your photos.
7. Tap “Photos” (or the album where you saved the image) then select the wallpaper image you want.
8. Adjust the image by pinching or dragging to position it ideally for the iPhone’s vertical (9:16) lock-screen and home-screen layout.
9. Tap “Set” and choose whether you want it for your Lock Screen, Home Screen, or Both.
10. If you’re on iOS versions that support wallpaper pairings, you can also tap “Customize Home Screen” after selecting the Lock Screen to choose a different wallpaper for the Home Screen only.

White Ornament on Linen Background

Wrapped Gift with Dried Orange Slice

Wooden Star on Fabric

Wooden Ornament Trio

Wooden Ornament Detail

Winter Sky with Tree Silhouette

Window Frost Heart Shape

White Ornament Hanging from Branch

White Feather and Snow

White Ceramic Vase with Pine

White Ceramic Ornament on Linen

White Candle on Tray

Tiny Tree in Ceramic Pot

Tiny Tree Figurine on Shelf

Tiny Star Ornament on Table

Tiny Pine Branch on Neutral Wall

String Lights in Jar

Star Garland Hanging

Star Cookie on Marble

Soft Pink Ornament Macro

Soft Knit Blanket Texture

Soft Bokeh Christmas Lights

Snowy Hill Line Art

Snowy Bench in Park

Snowflake Macro on Glass

Snowfall Through Window

Snow-Covered Pinecone

Snow-Covered Branches Close-Up

Snow Texture Abstract

Snow Footprints Composition

Small Tree in Snow Globe

Single Red Berry Stem

Single Cookie on White Plate

Simple Tree in Snow

Simple Holiday Message Card

Red Ribbon Curve on Cream

Red Candle Beside Book Stack

Red Berry and Pine Composition

Red Bauble with Soft Bokeh

Pinecone on Cream Fabric

Pinecone and Ribbon Composition

Pinecone and Light Reflection

Ornament and Ribbon Still Life

Ornament and Eucalyptus Leaf

Neutral Wreath on Wall

Neutral Stocking Hanging

Neutral Paper Tree Decoration

Neutral Knit Stocking

Neutral Garland on Mantel

Mug and Gingerbread Cookie

Minimal Snow Scene

Minimal Village Figurines

Minimal Tabletop Decor

Minimal Scandinavian Fir Tree on Beige

Minimal Hot Cocoa Cup

Minimal Christmas Tree Silhouette

Minimal Candle Centerpiece

Mini Tree in Ceramic Pot

Mini Pine Wreath Flat Lay

Kraft Paper Gift Stack

Kraft Gift Box with Linen Ribbon

Hanging Ornament in Window Light

Golden Bell Ornament

Glass Ornament on Linen

Glass Ornament Reflection Macro

Gift Wrapping Ribbon Roll

Gift Tag Close-Up

Frosted Window Detail

Frosted Pine Needles

Frosted Leaf Macro

Frosted Glass Candle Holder

Frost Texture Macro

Cup of Tea and Ornament

Coffee Cup and Gift Box

Cinnamon Stick and Ribbon

Christmas Wreath Shadow

Ceramic Reindeer on Shelf

Ceramic Mug and Pine Sprig

Ceramic Deer Figurine

Candle and Cinnamon Still Life

Candle Flame Reflection

Candle Beside Pine Branch

Beige Ornament Cluster

Bare Branch with Snowflakes

Winter Window Light Reflection

Wreath on Wooden Door

Wrapped Cookies Gift

Wooden Tray with Cocoa and Ornament

Subtle Golden Glitter on Fabric

String Lights Across Curtain

Snowy Street Lamp

Snow-Covered Lantern

Ribbon Trail on Marble

Pinecone Wreath Close-Up

Neutral Candlestick and Greenery

Mug Beside Window Frost

Minimal Table Setting

Glass Bauble in Hand

Frosty Pine Shadow on Wall

Fir Branch Reflected on Glass

Candle Flame with Frosted Window Behind

Brown Paper Packages Corner