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I’ve been using the vivo X300 Ultra for the last few weeks, and like everyone else, I was initially distracted by the obvious stuff — the incredible photos, the massive camera hardware, and the ridiculous telephoto extenders that practically turn the phone into a pocket DSLR setup.
But while I was enjoying my honeymoon period with that camera hardware, I found myself appreciating something far less flashy, but far more useful in day-to-day use: the default camera app
It’s one of those features that doesn’t show up in spec sheets, yet it quietly changes how comfortable a phone feels to use, especially one so camera-forward as the vivo X300 Ultra. And after spending some time with it, I genuinely think this is something Google and Samsung should copy for Pixel and Galaxy phones. And it looks like Apple is convinced, too.
Would you customize your phone's camera app UI if Android brands gave you the option? 42 votes Absolutely, I want full control 45 % Maybe, depending on how easy it is 36 % No, I prefer simple default layouts 19 % I didn’t know I wanted this until now 0 %
The most flexible camera UI I’ve ever used
The vivo camera app is ridiculously customizable in a way most Android brands don’t even attempt. At the top of the camera UI, vivo gives you a fully customizable “Shortcut bar.” You can choose up to four controls to permanently sit on top for quick access. There’s also another set of up to three customizable shortcuts that can appear directly inside the viewfinder on the right side.
In both of these areas, you can place options like: Manual/auto focus toggle
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