iPhone 6s Plus condensation in camera lens and flash

Have you turned it on?

Really though, if any water gets in the phone, Apple won't cover repair or replacement under warranty. The only thing they'll offer is an out of warranty replacement. Even if there's no liquid water in there and it seemingly works, if they find that any of the "liquid intrusion" detectors have been triggered, Apple will refuse to do any service - not even a battery replacement. The only thing they would offer is an out of warranty replacement.

Even with the newer models designed to be water resistant at the factory, liquid damage isn't covered under warranty. Hair dryers aren't necessarily that great an idea either since they can just push any moisture around.

At this point the only thing Apple would do is offer an out of warranty replacement for roughly half the retail price. Many iPhones exchanged for replacements end up as refurbs for the next customer, but not if they've had liquid damage.

Do you have it backed up? Even if it manages to work again it may not be reliable. I'd really recommend backing it up if you haven't already.

I wish I could give you a definitive answer, but there are too many variables. Keeping it warm (above room temperature) is your best bet.

If the moisture is only in the outer lens it probably didn't damage the camera. But if the camera got wet it is gone.

If it takes pictures it is probably OK. Here's a bizarre idea - the camera uses a lot of energy, and it get warm. Try leaving the camera on with the phone unlocked and connected to power.

Lawrence Finch wrote:

If it takes pictures it is probably OK. Here's a bizarre idea - the camera uses a lot of energy, and it get warm. Try leaving the camera on with the phone unlocked and connected to power.

I thought rule #1 when there's any liquid inside any electronics is to avoid powering it on until the moisture is gone.

I’d keep an eye on it. Also, previously you mentioned you looked at the liquid contact indicator. The one in the SIM slot is the only one visible without taking it apart. There are others that would be visible (and get checked by Apple) during a battery or other service.

It sounds like it’s under the lens protector window, not in the phone as the sensors are not tripped.

I'm very pleased to hear it!

It isn't the weather; no matter how humid it won't cause condensation in the phone. As to getting rid of it, store it, powered off, in a warm (not hot) location for a day or two.

BTW, while there are different views on whether rice is a good idea or not, there IS agreement that if it's going to work you must leave it in rice for days, not an hour. If you want to follow this approach, silica gel (available from most hardware stores, very inexpensive) works much better for removing moisture, as that is its sole purpose. Silica gel must be dehydrated before use; bake it in a 220º oven for 3 hours.