Black bubble on the right side of the screen

Hey y’all i have a question for you all i recently bought an iphone 15 pro max ( used to be android user ) and i know iphone now have a black buddle everytime you click on the volume, lock iphone bottons. but on the right side ( where the lock button is ) the black bubble is always there and its not a small bubble either ! is this normal or i have something wrong with my new phone?.


PS: I had to use a stock image to show what is does because it doesnt show on screen recorder or screen shot


iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 8, 2025 7:57 AM

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Posted on Feb 8, 2025 8:34 AM

If it’s what I think it is the screen will need to be replaced. I haven’t seen the actual screen, but what you’re showing in the stock photo is a display issue and not dead pixels. It will only get worse over time.


If it’s within the return period I’d take it back to Best Buy. Otherwise it’s a trip to the Apple Store for a screen replacement.


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Feb 8, 2025 8:34 AM in response to FrankNPC

If it’s what I think it is the screen will need to be replaced. I haven’t seen the actual screen, but what you’re showing in the stock photo is a display issue and not dead pixels. It will only get worse over time.


If it’s within the return period I’d take it back to Best Buy. Otherwise it’s a trip to the Apple Store for a screen replacement.


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