Iphone 4 rattling sound near camera

whenever I put the phone on a surface (when the unit is in horizontal position and not on hand), I hear a rattling sound. Also when I shake it, I hear a rattling sound near the camera. What could it be? Should I take it on the store? Or is it just normal?

Yes this is sort of normal.
All Iphone 4S have this issue. It's the shutter/ focus ring of the camera.
Test it yourself:
Go to camera mode, tap on the phone to reproduce the sound and focus the camera while tapping it.
You will notice the sound changing/ getting less.
There is a difference between Iphones 4S. One has it louder than the other. If it is too loud or too disturbing, contact your Apple center.

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