Better Low-Light Photos and Videos Now Possible Without Switching Apps
February 19, 2025 – OnePlus 13 users can now capture stunning low-light photos and videos directly within Instagram, thanks to a new Night Mode integration. The feature, which previously remained exclusive to Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices, is now rolling out to OnePlus smartphones, significantly enhancing the Instagram photography experience.
Seamless Low-Light Photography in Instagram
Instagram’s integration with Android’s Camera Extensions API allows the app to leverage device-native camera enhancements, providing sharper, brighter, and more detailed night-time shots.
With the latest Instagram for Android update, OnePlus 13 users can now take advantage of Night Mode, which automatically activates in low-light conditions. A moon icon 🌙 appears at the top of the screen, indicating that the mode is active.
No More Compromises: OnePlus 13 Users Get Native-Level Camera Performance
OnePlus has long been known for its powerful Night Mode technology, utilizing multi-frame processing to reduce noise, enhance brightness, and improve clarity in dimly lit environments. Until now, however, capturing high-quality low-light photos within Instagram’s camera required switching to the phone’s native camera app—an inconvenient workaround that often resulted in loss of quality when re-uploading.
By partnering with Instagram, OnePlus has now eliminated that hassle. Users can enjoy seamless, high-quality Night Mode shots directly within the Instagram camera when posting to Stories or the main feed.
How to Use Night Mode in Instagram on OnePlus 13
✔ Ensure Instagram is updated to the latest version.
✔ Open Instagram’s in-app camera.
✔ When low-light conditions are detected, Night Mode automatically activates (indicated by the 🌙 moon icon at the top).
✔ Tap the shutter button and hold steady for a few seconds.
✔ Enjoy a crisp, vibrant, and noise-free photo or video—perfect for Instagram Stories or feed posts.
Expanding Instagram’s Camera Capabilities Across More Devices
This update represents a major leap for Instagram’s in-app camera, which has often struggled to match the quality of native camera apps on Android devices. By integrating with Android’s Camera Extensions API, Instagram ensures that more flagship devices—like the OnePlus 13—can capture professional-grade photos without requiring workarounds.
With OnePlus joining Samsung and Google in offering Night Mode support within Instagram, it is likely that other flagship Android brands will follow suit, further narrowing the gap between Instagram’s in-app camera and native smartphone cameras.
For OnePlus 13 users, this direct integration marks a game-changing upgrade, allowing them to effortlessly capture and share breathtaking night-time moments without sacrificing image quality.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
