If selfies on your iPhone 16 come out soft, the front camera shows a black screen, or FaceTime freezes on your side of the call, the 12MP TrueDepth front camera has usually failed. It happens after a drop that flexes the top of the phone, and sometimes after moisture gets in around the earpiece.

About the iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 (2024) uses a 12MP TrueDepth front camera at the top of its 6.1-inch OLED display. It shares that space with the Face ID sensors, so the work is done carefully and Face ID is retested every time. The 16 was the first base iPhone with the Action button, and it added the Camera Control on the right side.

At a glance

• Released: 2024
• Display: 6.1-inch OLED
• Frame: aluminum
• Rear cameras: a 48MP Fusion main camera and a 12MP Ultra Wide, stacked vertically
• Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth front camera

Signs you need this repair

• Black or frozen preview when you flip to the selfie camera
• Blurry selfies that stay blurry after cleaning the glass
• Spots or haze in every front-camera photo
• FaceTime or video calls showing no picture on your side

How we fix it on the iPhone 16

We open the phone from the display side, disconnect the battery and swap the front camera module, taking care not to disturb the Face ID dot projector and flood illuminator beside it. Before it goes back we test photo, video, Portrait mode and FaceTime.

Price

• Replacement Front Camera: $166.99

Every repair starts with incoming diagnostics. If we find anything else, we contact you before doing more work.

Mail-in or walk-in

Mail-in is simple: order, print the prepaid UPS label we email you (it includes $100 of insurance), and ship the iPhone 16 by itself in a well-padded box. Include your order confirmation so we can match it quickly. You get updates when it arrives, when it is fixed and when it ships back.

In Palm Beach County you can skip shipping and walk into our Jupiter store on Donald Ross Road, Monday to Saturday 10 am to 7 pm, Sundays by appointment.

Warranty

Every part we install carries a 90-day warranty. That covers the part and our work, not fresh drops or liquid.

Common questions

Will Face ID still work after an iPhone 16 front camera repair?

On the iPhone 16 the selfie camera sits in the same TrueDepth assembly as the Face ID sensors, and those sensors are paired to your phone. We keep your original Face ID components, replace only the camera, and confirm Face ID works before the phone goes back.

Will my iPhone show an unknown part message?

If the camera fitted is not a genuine Apple part, iOS can show Unknown Part in Settings > General > About > Parts and Service History. The notice does not stop you using the phone, and we test focus, Portrait mode and video calls before return. Ask us if you would rather have a genuine Apple camera.

How do I check that my phone is an iPhone 16?

Open Settings > General > About. The Model Name line should read iPhone 16. If it shows something else, pick that model's repair instead, or call us and we will point you to the right one.

Questions before you order? Call 888-494-4349 or email support@ifixyouri.com. If you have a competitor's quote, send it over; we match prices more often than not.