Reddit users have reported that their relatively new iPhones are showing a “black dot of death” at the top of the screen — a sign that the device may be reaching the end of its life.
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In a post on the subreddit r/iphone, one user shared a photo of their iPhone 15 showing the small black dot at the top. According to them, the device is running iOS 18.5.
When asked whether the dot remained after restarting the phone, the user confirmed that it did, suggesting the issue is with the hardware rather than the software.
In the comments, another Redditor shared a similar experience with their phone. “I had the same problem. I had to replace the screen on my 16 Pro,” the user said.
“I had the same thing in the corner of my 16 Pro. A small semicircle. I took it to Apple and they replaced the screen for free under the limited warranty,” another user wrote.
“OLED screen damage. Impact at that spot. The black circle will keep growing. The screen will need to be replaced as it expands,” explained a third user.
If this happens to you, just take your iPhone to an Apple Store or an authorized reseller to have the screen replaced.
If the iPhone is still under warranty, the replacement will be free — but if the warranty has expired, be prepared to pay a significant amount for the repair.
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