Iphone xs max touchscreen dead spot

Hello Carlab00,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

We understand from your post that you have blank spots on your iPhone XS screen. Does this happen when using all your apps or just the Notes app? If it is only happening in the Notes app, this article may help:

If an app unexpectedly quits, stops responding, or won’t open - Apple Support

If it is happening with all of your apps, please let us know so we can better assist you.

Best Regards.

Carlab00,

In a situation like this we recommend backing up your iPhone and reinstalling the software. The following article has the steps on how to backup your iPhone: 

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

By using the steps as listed under the heading "Put your device in recovery mode and set it up again" from the following article you can reinstall the software on your iPhone: 

If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Regards.