[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Camera

Night Mode

A multi-frame low-light mode that brightens dark scenes and reduces noise.

Also known as: Night Photography Night Photos

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Night mode captures several exposures and merges them to brighten dark scenes with controlled noise. It leans on NPU and long OIS-stabilized frames.

Results vary hugely between phones. Best when paired with large sensors and wide apertures.

Related Technical Terms

NPU

A dedicated AI accelerator for photo, voice, and on-device machine learning. Performance

OIS

Hardware that moves the lens to counter hand shake, giving sharper photos and steadier video. Camera

Sensor Size

The physical size of the camera sensor (1/1.56", 1/2.55"); larger sensors capture more light. Camera

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