Issues with iPhone 16 Pro Max – Speaker and Screen

I have the same problem, the speaker is buzzing at high volume

buzzing at high volume 16 pro max

Same problem here refering to speaker buzzing, any solution for that issue? How did they solve it for you?

I have the same issue on the 16 Pro Max (1TB Black - Verizon). I just got it a week ago and when I raise the volume to 60% on a phone call, the top speaker will start buzzing. It seems to mostly happen on Phone Calls. I haven't really noticed it with Music, Videos or Podcasts.

I’m having the same issue 16 pro max 1TB. When volume is turnt up it’s buzzing enough for my to notice . Really annoying, pretty sure it’s a speaker issue

same here lots of popping at the top speaker when turn it up past halfway, how to fix?

Same thing has been happening and it’s only been two days with the iPhone 16 pro max. My issue is hearing the buzzing during FaceTime calls

Yea same issue here, when the volume is higher the top speaker makes crackling sounds and sometimes when watching normal videos the audio shifts between left and right. The speakers also lower the volume at points and raise them back again(even when the volume is turned up completely) on music and videos. Hopefully Apple can fix this. There is no way they don’t know this is happening.

If my volume is up more than halfway on my new iPhone 16 Pro Max, anything other than a voice coming across the line sounds horrendous. For instance, if someone typing as they’re talking to me or looking for something and rummaging around, the sound of it has a piercing high end that gives me an absolute headache. It pokes through so loud that I have to keep turning it down. And then I can’t hear their voice basically. I literally need to get a different phone because I just don’t think I can do it unless they fix it. I get migraines.

i guess this is happening with alot of users maybe its software glitch, maybe it will fixed in softwere update

, dont turnup the volume until the softwere update, the frequency can damage the speakers

Similar issues here, buzzing and volume changes and random texting that freezes and lags between sound and motion. Apple support insists diagnostics are perfect and insists there have been no reports of problems nor offer a fix/assistance while that clearly isn’t true because several others are having problems with NEW phones.

I usually use the “Apple Support App” to investigate any issues and refer to articles relevant, which the app automatically populates from a lille description of the problem. It can also use the Serial Number to check warranty (limited 1 year) or AppleCare (if applicable) and tells the eligibility for paid/unpaid service options available best for you.

From there you can choose the option suits you like scheduling reservations to nearest store or send-in etc. Scheduling can be done for a week ahead max.

Here, is an article I found when searched speaker/loudspeaker. Sometimes a quick look can be very rewarding and save you efforts as last I remember I had to backup the phone, erase the device after I sign out and oops, I will regret this a few days later as I never updated my phone number linked to the AppleID.

If you can’t hear any sound or hear distorted sound from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch speaker – Apple Support (UK)

Another reason for replying on this post is to share that some phone models may get replaced/repaired under replacement programs for similar issues reported and do check it out.

Apple Service Programs - Apple Support

i request you to wait, as ive gone to service center too they told me theres no issues, i request you to search in yt "tweeter test" and you can see the muffing sound. to test

The sound quality is not pleasant. The music sound is not nice. While talking, it feels irritating to the ears. It gives the impression as if I'm using a $50 phone. There's no premium feel at all.

I purchased the iPhone pro max and the speaker crackles at times and we compared it to my wife’s iPhone 14 and there is a big difference. I had the phone for two weeks. I’m wondering if it’s the defective.

I went to 2 Apple stores with my new iPhone 16 Pro Max because the speaker sounded very bad. It sounded like a defective speaker when making calls and playing sound. According to the on-site audio test in the first Apple store, everything was fine. In the 2nd Apple store, they offered me a repair, but I declined because the defect was discovered on day 1 after unpacking. I only got the appointment almost a week later in the first Apple store, Genius Bar. I returned it and went back to my old phone because I'm not sure if it's a general problem and at the price of 1700 EU you can expect something