This guide explains the locations of the microphones on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have three microphones. On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have four built-in microphones. Knowing where the microphones are located on your iPhone 16 can be very useful for many troubleshooting purposes. For example, if the microphones are not working properly, you may need to locate them on your iPhone to clean any debris from the openings to fix your problems.
Your device’s microphones do a lot of important functions. For example, the iPhone 16 Pro provides a big leap in audio performance with four studio-quality mics for higher-quality recording. In addition, without functioning microphones, you will not be able to make phone calls or FaceTime calls, or Siri will not be able to detect your voice.
The microphone is a small hole, embedded in a pinhole. This is why it may not be easy to locate. Integrated, or built-in, microphones on iPhone 16 series are found at the top of the display, at the back of the device and at the bottom of the device.
You can also buy and use an external microphone.
Where Are the Microphones Located on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have three microphones. These models have 3 microphone locations:
- The first microphone is located at the bottom of the phone (bottom microphone).
- The second one is located on the back, between the True Tone flash and iSight camera (rear microphone).
- The third microphone is located on the front of the phone (front microphone).
Where Are the Microphones Located on iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The microphone locations are the same for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have four studio quality microphones. There are three microphone locations on these iPhone models.
The first set of these is the one that captures your voice when you’re on a phone call and you have your phone held to your ear. They are located on the bottom of your iPhone 16. They are somewhat disguised and they look like the speaker holes next to them.
The third microphone is difficult to see, but it’s right at the top of the glass in the center on the front of your iPhone. It helps capture sound during FaceTime and other video calls, and while using the speaker during a phone call.
The fourth microphone is on the back of your phone next to the camera lenses. It looks like a small pinhole. It records sound when you’re taking videos with your iPhone.
