Red blinking light next to my camera in iphone XR

my iphone xr has a red blinking light next to my front camera, is that normal?

iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 20, 2023 11:36 AM

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Dec 20, 2023 11:41 AM in response to sonamwangdi1608

There is an IR emitter for the proximity sensor.

It emits light in a range that is not visible to most humans.

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