Learn how your Pixel speakers & microphones work

The top speaker is the receiver speaker. It primarily works during phone calls.

When you hold your phone to your ear, the top speaker is on. This feature lets you hear the caller while the bottom speaker is off. Because the top speaker is smaller than the bottom speaker, it sounds quieter when isolated from the bottom speaker.

The bottom speaker is larger and usually louder. When you’re on a call, it will only make noise if you turn on the speakerphone button.

Your phone has 3 identical microphones, but it doesn’t use them all at once. The quality of the recording depends on the app you use.