The microphones on an iPhone are located in multiple places depending on the model, but generally include these key locations:

• Primary Microphone: At the bottom of the iPhone, next to the charging (Lightning) port. This microphone is mainly used for phone calls, voice memos, and FaceTime audio calls.
• Front Microphone: Near the top of the screen, either in the notch (iPhone X and later) or near the earpiece speaker (older models). This mic is used for FaceTime video calls, front camera video recording, Siri, and speakerphone.
• Rear Microphone: Located near the back camera(s), used primarily for recording audio during video capture and for noise cancellation.

Newer iPhone models, such as iPhone 14 and later, typically have three microphones in these locations. Some models like the iPhone 11 Pro and newer may have an additional microphone on the back for enhanced audio zoom during video recording. The iPhone 15 Pro reportedly has two microphones at the bottom

. In summary:

Microphone Location| Purpose| iPhone Models
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Bottom (next to charging port)| Phone calls, voice memos, FaceTime audio| All iPhones
Front (top notch or earpiece)| FaceTime video, Siri, front camera video| iPhone 5 and newer
Rear (near back camera)| Video recording audio, noise cancellation| iPhone 5 and newer
Additional rear mic (some models)| Audio zoom for videos| iPhone 11 Pro and newer

This layout helps ensure clear audio capture for calls, video, and voice commands across various iPhone models