Night mode on iPhone turns on automatically in low light, but you can control when and how strongly it’s used through the Camera app settings and the Night mode slider on supported models.

Does your iPhone have Night mode?

  • Night mode is available on iPhone 11 and newer (including most SE models released after 2020 and all recent Pro/Pro Max devices).
  • If your phone supports it, you’ll see a small moon-like icon at the top of the Camera screen when you’re in low light.

How to do Night mode on iPhone camera

  • Open the Camera app and make sure you’re on Photo (not Video, Pano, etc.).
  • Point the camera at a dim scene; when the phone detects low light, the Night mode icon appears and turns yellow when active.
  • Tap the Night mode icon to:
    • Turn it off for that shot (set the slider to 0 seconds).
* Increase or decrease the exposure time using the slider (e.g., 1–10 seconds or more, depending on how dark it is and your model).

Step‑by‑step: taking a Night mode photo

  1. Hold your iPhone steady with both hands (or use a tripod for best results).
  1. Frame your subject, then check the yellow timer icon near the shutter to see how long the exposure will be.
  1. Press the shutter button; keep the phone still while the on‑screen timer counts down.
  1. Wait for processing to finish; your brighter Night mode photo is saved automatically in Photos.

Handy settings and tweaks

  • In Settings → Camera → Preserve Settings , you can choose to preserve your Night mode choice so it stays off/on the way you last left it.
  • In very bright scenes, Night mode won’t appear at all because the phone decides it’s not needed.
  • You can also adjust Night mode while shooting by tapping the small arrow at the top of the Camera screen, then using the Night mode control above the shutter.

Quick tips for better Night mode shots

  • Avoid fast movement; Night mode uses longer exposures, so moving subjects can blur.
  • Lean against a wall or rest the phone on a surface if you don’t have a tripod to keep it extra steady.
  • Try shorter exposure times for people and longer ones for buildings, cityscapes, or the night sky.

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