macrumors regular. relax, those are the proximity sensor and ambient light sensor. cover it while calling someone, it’ll turn the screen off.
What are the two circles on my iPhone screen?
If there is a large circle enclosed in a grey box that appears as an overlay on your iPhone screen, your phone’s AssistiveTouch feature is enabled. This accessibility feature makes it easier for users to navigate the iPhone when they have trouble using their fingers to touch down on the screen.
What are the circles on the front of iPhone 11?
They’re the proximity sensors that turn off the display when you put the phone to your face during a phone call. That’s so you don’t push random things on your screen with your ear or cheek.
What is the side thing on iPhone 11?
The side button has several functions: Sleep/wake. Tapping it once puts the iPhone into Sleep mode, ready for incoming calls but consuming very little power. Tapping it again turns on the screen so it’s ready for action.
