Here are some simple tricks to improve OnePlus 5T camera performance

The recently launched OnePlus flagship, the OnePlus 5T, improves on its predecessor by offering new features such as an 18:9 display and a new rear camera setup. The previous OnePlus 5 also had a telephoto lens, but this time OnePlus has chosen to offer two lenses with the same 1.7 aperture. OnePlus’ idea of ​​improving the camera’s performance in low light works well, but it certainly has a negative impact on normal performance during the day.

The second lens on the OnePlus 5T’s camera is only active when the light is below 10 lux. So, in most cases, the device relies only on the primary 16MP lens . As a matter of fact, as many users have reported, the performance of this single camera is not up to the mark.

As with Android, power users always turn to aftermarket mods and apps to improve the performance of their devices. One of the most famous camera mods to come out is the Google Camera HDR MOD . This mod is known to bring superior camera quality to smartphones with mediocre cameras, such as the Essential Phone, Razer Phone, and many devices in Xiaomi’s lineup. So, it didn’t take long for the OnePlus 5T to receive the same treatment.

Reddit user tobyfunke installed a Google Camera HDR port on his OnePlus 5T. The results were nothing short of spectacular. In proper lighting conditions, Google Camera seems to be able to handle post-processing better. The image looks sharp and the colors appear to exhibit natural colors. That said, in low-light conditions, the OnePlus 5T’s standard camera app performs much better. In a way, this makes sense considering the 5T’s second lens is also active. See for yourself how the two camera apps compare below.

As you can see, Google Camera can produce better results in HDR mode. However, if you’ve been following the third-party development scene lately, you might be aware of the fact that there are multiple ports and configurations when it comes to Google Camera HDR. So if you want to try the ports used in the image above, you can download them here . Also, if you don’t own a OnePlus 5T but want to try out the Google Camera HDR port on your device, be sure to try out the version here . Finally, let us know in the comments below if Google Camera HDR has done anything amazing for your device.