Low or bright light

Use a flash

To set the flash mode, tap the current setting at the top of the screen and select another.

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Take low-light photo without flash

Your phone automatically switches to Night Vision mode in low light to capture more details and more accurate colors. You can also manually switch to Night Vision any time.

To turn the automatic feature off or on, tap off or on.

To manually switch to Night Vision:

  1. On the Camera screen, swipe the modes sideways to More and tap Night Vision.
  2. Frame your photo, then press a Volume button. Or, use another capture method.

Use HDR in high-contrast lighting

About HDR

Taking a photo of a bright scene that also includes dark shadows? With HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode, the camera captures multiple exposure levels and combines them into a single photo, producing vibrant colors and more detail in light and dark areas.

When the camera detects a high contrast scene, it automatically goes into HDR mode.

HDR is best for:

  • Landscapes with bright sky and shaded hills or foliage
  • Outdoor portraits with lots of contrast
  • Backlit scenes with dark shadows and streams of sunlight
  • When both the camera and subject are stationary

Do not use HDR for:

  • Action shots
  • Low-light indoor photos
  • When you want to use the flash or the front camera

Turn it on or off

  1. Tap .
  2. Turn Auto HDR on or off .