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Getting a lot of glare on Night Mode picture

Getting a lot of glare on Night Mode picture. Take a look. Its pitch black out with a near full moon.

This is an iPhone 12 Pro Max.

I don't get this on my son's iPhone 12.


I've tried aperture adjustment, etc.


iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 29, 2020 4:37 PM

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Posted on Dec 7, 2020 12:15 PM

I don't agree. As I stated I got a very different result from my son's iPhone 12. I have also taken shots of the sky at night with the iPhone 11 Max and not had these issues. I've been photographing the sky for many, many years.


I think there is an issue with the coating of the lens on the iPhone 12. I get strange, reflection artifacts even in daytime.

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Dec 7, 2020 12:15 PM in response to QuickTimeKirk

I don't agree. As I stated I got a very different result from my son's iPhone 12. I have also taken shots of the sky at night with the iPhone 11 Max and not had these issues. I've been photographing the sky for many, many years.


I think there is an issue with the coating of the lens on the iPhone 12. I get strange, reflection artifacts even in daytime.

Dec 7, 2020 7:15 AM in response to NicB72

Hello NicB72,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. Thanks for sharing those photos with us. We see that you’re seeing these light glare. We'd be happy to provide some guidance.


To get started, please check out these helpful links:


Use Night mode on your iPhone

If you see a flare, haze, or spot near the edge of your photo or video



We hope this information is useful. Kind regards.

Getting a lot of glare on Night Mode picture

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