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Night mode

Also: low light mode

Night mode combines multiple camera frames to make low-light photos brighter and cleaner.

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Night mode combines multiple camera frames to make low-light photos brighter and cleaner. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

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Updated Jun 26, 2026