User level: Level 1 (4 points)iPhone 16 Camera Sensor Defect / Image Artifacts. My iphone 16 main camera showed an artifact a straight line on left side. Is this a bug or hardware problem?
Posted on Sep 15, 2026 8:58 PM
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)Sep 15, 2026 9:51 PM in response to Fredysaturdaysunday
This looks like a camera hardware issue. Has the iPhone been dropped lately?
Does the line stay on the same place, if you take a photo in landscape mode?
In any case, you should get the iPhone checked by an Authorised Apple Service Provider or Apple Store next to your place:
You can also contact the official Apple Support by giving them a call:
Contact Apple Support - Apple Support
Or use the links on this iPhone Service page:
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256357797