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iPhone X Dust/Speck Inside The iPhone X Camera Lens
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So I just got my iPhone X today. Screen is great. No dead pixels or anything but unfortunately I do have several pieces of dust under both camera lenses, but even worse each lense has what appears to be a hair dead center. I have taken several pictures and do not notice any issues, including portrait photos to make sure the zoom is inhibited.
Do you guys think it is worth exchanging because otherwise the phone appears perfect. Such a hard decision...
Do you guys think it is worth exchanging because otherwise the phone appears perfect. Such a hard decision...
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The hairs would annoy me but it's your call. You could always keep it and then if you break the screen or something use the dust under the camera to try and get a replacement lol
I got some minor very tiny dust in my bottom lens but not enough to do an exchange now. I hate to go through the lottery like the past. It doesn’t affect my photos now maybe sometime next year I’ll get it exchange once this issue is fixed by Apple. My point is if you have done more than 2-3 exchanges and the issue still persists, just wait it out and have a genius document it for you.
Got my iPhone X here in Norway last Monday and noticed dust under the lens on the lowest camera as many others in the forum. Talked with Apple and they said I should send it in and get a replacement. The only thing that sucks here is that it might take 1-3 weeks before I get it repaired or replaced 
Sorry to hear about people still getting dust in their lenses. I'm not surprised there are bad units out there but I'm confident Apple is willing to make an exchange for you.
I'm optimistic the next batches of phones will be better.
Good luck guys!
I'm optimistic the next batches of phones will be better.
Good luck guys!
Do not return it trust me. My dust is a little worse than yours... i have seen 3 units and the all have the dust in the camera... it will not capture the dust - i have taken at least 10 pictures and you cant see jack.
I have 2 x’x and both have it to some degree. Not worth it if your screen is good, no crackle in speaker etc
Maybe you are right I guess I could always complain later if it should get worse.
The thing that annoys me a bit is that the dust makes the glass and lens not sticking together on the right side. If it was just that small dust it wouldnt be that bad.
I guess I could always complain later if it should get worse.The thing that annoys me a bit is that the dust makes the glass and lens not sticking together on the right side. If it was just that small dust it wouldnt be that bad.
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If a speck of dust bugs you on a $2000 phone, don’t ever look at the dial of a $10,000+ Rolex through a loupe, all sorts of imperfections.
I’m just saying things that cost a crapload more than your phone have issues too if you look for them. Does the speck of dust affect the quality of your photos? Doubt it.. I’m not questioning your reasoning , I’m just pointing out that if one expects perfection in mass produced products regardless of cost, your fighting a uphill battle
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Sorry, but no need to explain yourself. I didn't mean anything else on my response...my response was as it was: thanking you for your warning on a Rolex.
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Can confirm this issue affects a large majority of current iPhone X models. Bought another one from a store, immediately opened it up, saw the dust and then returned. Wait until December/jan, hopefully they’ve worked out how to manufacture them without letting dust/hair get in.
No one really knows. But I experienced dust appearing shortly after checking perfect lens assemblies.
that's f'ed up. Hope mine doesn't get worse. One speck outside of the lens doesn't bother me
Started reading this thread & was thinking the same.
Just get it noted that you have bought the issue to Apple's attention and should it prove an issue in the future (will be seen on your pictures) then they will remedy it ?
Going to be quite a few Apple refurb units for sale soon ........ ?
Had some free time yesterday while wifey was shopping so I checked out display models at the store. I’m pretty shocked to find 90% of them had some sort of dust particles in the rear camera. Unless you like the lottery game,I see no point of exchanging now. Best to wait and see later on if Apple corrected the issue.
That would annoy me too. The front cameras on the ones I had had no dust. This is kind of rare.
i have alot of small specs on my x camera i mean a lot more than my 7 plus.but i dont think it will affect the picture quality