Why do I sometimes get a green dot on my picture when I shoot towards the sun?

[HiLindahl]

I have an iPhone X

 

[TripleOne]

Hi there,
I'm not quite sure but it could be caused by a glare. Hopefully, someone will be able to help you out soon.

 

[shutter]

It’s a lens flare. The sun strikes the glass at the right angle and you get a flare.

 

[libra89]

It’s a lens flare. The sun strikes the glass at the right angle and you get a flare.

This is a side note but I'm amused with your username and the answer you gave here. That totally makes sense though as it's something I never thought about before this thread.

 

[robertk328]

It’s a lens flare. The sun strikes the glass at the right angle and you get a flare.

Yup. I use TouchRetouch to get rid of it if I have to:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchretouch/id373311252?mt=8&at=10l3Vy