Possible to return due to camera lens dust?

[xolan99]

I bought a launch day iPhone 5 and recently I noticed that there is dust inside the camera lens, which renders noticeable spots when I take photos against solid color backgrounds. I've taken pretty good care of the phone so not sure how something like that would happen.

I didn't buy AppleCare but was wondering if anyone has had success with returning and getting a new one at the Genius Bar? It's not easy for me to make a trip to the Apple Store so if it's hopeless, I probably won't bother.

Any advice appreciated, thanks.

 

[lordofthereef]

Don't need apple care for a defect. Yes, they will replace your phone if you are able to show them evidence of said dust.

 

[toille4]

I had same issue and returned it with no AppleCare, with no problem.

 

[TyPod]

If it bothers you and you feel the need to take it back you should have no problem getting a new phone for this defect.

 

[dictoresno]

There are TONS of threads on this already. Yes, take it back and they will either clean it out or replace the phone.

 

[b0bab0i]

I had this on my phone also. It was some purple dots inside the camera lens.
I just brought it in and Apple replaced the phone.