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No Night Mode for the camera. It's disappointing that they're not enabling it, but I guess it's not surprising.

Why is it not surprising? The processor should definitely be up to the task.

Just market segmentation? I'm not an Apple expert, but it does not seem like something they do.

I'm not surprised because it's the differentiating camera feature between the SE/XR and the 11. My friends and family that have Night Mode love it, but most don't care that much about multiple lenses. I too believe the SE is up to the task. Hopefully someday Apple will issue a software update that enables it.

Either way, I'm going to upgrade as the 1st gen SE camera is showing its age. Everything else about the 1st gen is still good enough for me.

I am curious to know why you say it is not surprising. FWIW, The Pixel 3A (which went on sale last year for ~$400, included night mode).

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