Glare from light. iPhone XS Max

I will be back with the results. Would take a pic with the candles too.

It's currently 2:50 in the afternoon, so wait a little :)

I've noticed some lens glare earlier like this, but this seems pretty normal to me (the 2nd one is a still from a video).

Just got home and here's what I see. Nothing near that you've got.

So diagnostics is a great decision.

I think it's okay.

I can test my XS this evening and post the result if you are concerned. But this is how these small lenses and camera sensors work.