iPhone Microphone Comparison

By Enes Deniz, 15 September, 2023

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Apple Hardware and Compatible Accessories

I want to be able to hear how all the different iPhone models compare to each other in terms of how they capture sound and how the microphone quality differs from one model to the other. Can I find any audio/video/written content that might be of use?

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By Enes Deniz on Monday, September 25, 2023 - 09:27

Let me add that recently-manufactured devices have three microphones instead of one and can record in stereo. Though I would also like to know how each of the three microphones that one single device has compare to each other. I have attempted to carry out tests of my own with the iPhone SE 2022 that I use myself, but data from trusted sources to back or verify my findings would be greatly appreciated.

By Ricardo Brandão on Monday, September 25, 2023 - 09:27

I don't know if that's exactly what you're looking for, but I can say that the main microphone is at the bottom of the device, next to the main speaker and the charging port, and is used in most recording situations, such as to record voice notes. The second microphone is located at the top of the screen, usually on the right side, near the call speaker and next to the front camera, it is usually used to record videos with this camera. The third microphone is located on the back and is used exclusively for recording videos from the rear camera. See if this helps in your tests...