Grainy video camera? - ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just got my Oneplus One about a week ago and I love the phone but it seems like no matter what I do the video quality is really bad. If I try and shoot a 4k video or any other quality video it comes out really grainy. Changing it to mpeg makes it a little better but then I can't use 4k or slow mo. Also sometimes when I first start the video a line pops up on the screen for just a second. Idk if maybe my camera is just faulty or I'm doing something wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'll try and upload some videos when I get back on Wi-Fi.
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[Q] Sensation Movie Urgent Query!

In a nutshell. Im gettting married next weekend and purchased an Olympus SZ-30MR camera to film in 1080p. But it's eating through the propiety batteries really fast and it takes hours to charge.
I was going to buy the Sensation after the honeymoon. But now im thinking of getting one this week to do most of the filming.
People who have one already can you test:
1. How long you can film without it stopping? Cameras limited to 29 mins.
2. How much filming can you do until battery is nearly flat?
3. Is quality any good?
Will be using a 32 gb card.
Big thanks in advance.
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As far as I can see you're only limited by the size of your SD card. I just uploaded a quick test I did to youtube, it's probably still processing the higher quality versions. 30 second video is 38.6MB, 1920x1088 resolution (yes, 1088), 29fps.
It's definitely not the best video to check quality, but I was more interested in seeing the actual size of the videos created.
No clue on how much it drains battery as I've hardly used it so far
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U70LGfTlsq4
Lazzzara said:
As far as I can see you're only limited by the size of your SD card. I just uploaded a quick test I did to youtube, it's probably still processing the higher quality versions. 30 second video is 38.6MB, 1920x1088 resolution (yes, 1088), 29fps.
It's definitely not the best video to check quality, but I was more interested in seeing the actual size of the videos created.
No clue on how much it drains battery as I've hardly used it so far
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U70LGfTlsq4
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Can you check the bit rate of that clip you posted? And is that in mp4?
cheers..
10596kbps and it's 3gp format. Thought that was strange. I always associate 3gp with the very first phone cameras.
can you upload a video for audioplayback test please ?
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10596kbps and it's 3gp format. Thought that was strange. I always associate 3gp with the very first phone cameras.
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Thanks mate. Did you check the settings for that? Maybe there are some options to switch between 3gp and mp4?
Not a fan of 3gp. Bit rate is on the lower side. How do you feel when you view the clips on TV/monitor?
No option to change file format. Seems to be 3gp for all quality settings.
While changing quality settings I did notice it tells you how much video you can take for each setting. I could do about 3 and a half hours on my 16GB, with about 15GB free space atm.
Video looks nice on my laptop (1080p screen) and a bit better on my TV (also 1080p) when I'm sat on the sofa of the other side of the room. It's obvious there's compression there, but it's better than what I was expecting for a phone camera, and I definitely don't see any need for a "real" camcorder as long as I have this. It's more than enough for any "home videos".
I would in no way use a mobile to film memorable things like a wedding as you will regret it.
Take a good look at the Sony Cybershot HX9 that records excellent 1080p video. Excellent image stabilization, video and sound quality. Excellent camera too!
Really don't even bother with any mobiles for things like that.
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Yeah go borrow/rent a good camera/camcorder or even hire a wedding film person (make sure they don't run off with your money). Video on phones is only for convenience. If you can do MUCH better, why wouldn't you?
ToneyEricsson said:
I would in no way use a mobile to film memorable things like a wedding as you will regret it.
Take a good look at the Sony Cybershot HX9 that records excellent 1080p video. Excellent image stabilization, video and sound quality. Excellent camera too!
Really don't even bother with any mobiles for things like that.
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Oops. No the mobile will be for video on the honeymoon which doesnt require zoom. Im stuck with a couple of Olympus SZ-30MR now. The zoom is pretty awesome at 24x.
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MaxReality said:
Oops. No the mobile will be for video on the honeymoon which doesnt require zoom. Im stuck with a couple of Olympus SZ-30MR now. The zoom is pretty awesome at 24x.
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The Sensation video as far as I can see after looking at a few Sensation videos on You Tube is even at 1080p its similar to the Desire HD video recording capabilities with the whole 'going dark and light all the time as you move around' which is ok but in honesty you will get better from a good compact camera as mobile video in general the sound is quite tin like.
I would try and get most capturing done on your compact camera as its going to be better. Shame you cant get a Sony Cybershot HX9 as that is a frigging awesome compact camera for photos and HD video just come out as well.
MaxReality said:
Oops. No the mobile will be for video on the honeymoon which doesnt require zoom. Im stuck with a couple of Olympus SZ-30MR now. The zoom is pretty awesome at 24x.
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Ok. In MY opinion it should be good enough. Since you have the good camera which eats through the battery like mad I have the following impression. You were planning on getting the Sensation either way so might as well get it now. You can use the Olympus for those WOW moments and then use the Sensation for those fun spontaneous moments (seems good enough for that in my opinion) so you don't have to be constantly be worrying about the proprietary batteries and their charge.
But like I said, that's MY take on it.
ToneyEricsson said:
The Sensation video as far as I can see after looking at a few Sensation videos on You Tube is even at 1080p its similar to the Desire HD video recording capabilities with the whole 'going dark and light all the time as you move around' which is ok but in honesty you will get better from a good compact camera as mobile video in general the sound is quite tin like.
I would try and get most capturing done on your compact camera as its going to be better. Shame you cant get a Sony Cybershot HX9 as that is a frigging awesome compact camera for photos and HD video just come out as well.
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Just a note on sound, if the Sensation mic is as good as the HD2 I will be chuffed. Went to Ibiza last year and stood next to loud speakers filming, it didn't distort and can easily recreate the bass. Blown away by it not distorting.
Yeah new mobile should arrive today. Got a pretty mint deal to make it worthwhile.
Thanks for responses people.
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MaxReality said:
Just a note on sound, if the Sensation mic is as good as the HD2 I will be chuffed. Went to Ibiza last year and stood next to loud speakers filming, it didn't distort and can easily recreate the bass. Blown away by it not distorting.
Yeah new mobile should arrive today. Got a pretty mint deal to make it worthwhile.
Thanks for responses people.
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I hope you enjoy it and it lives up to your expectations.
Also I wish to say congratulations and I hope your wedding and honeymoon are everything you could wish for

[Q] slightly blurry youtube hd videos

just got my nexus 5 last night.
i am having issues with youtube hd video playback being very slightly pixelated. i have a feeling its a problem with either youtube app itself, or my network but i cant seem to find out why it may be like this. i am currently pulling down about 17.67 mbps on my Wi-Fi, however last night i was pulling down 34mbps and i still had the problem. i downloaded some 1080p videos i shotwith my nokia lumia 928 and they played fine, everything was sharp and clear as it should be.
has anyone else encountered this issue, im not having pixelation in any other apps which why i believe it is you tube that is giving me the problem, how ever my girlfriend has a note3 (1080p display as well) and hers looks clear maybe im missing something in settings?
ps. i have never had any other issues with the youtube app how ever this is the only 1080p device i have other than my tv and girlfriends note 3, is it a resolution problem?
ae1990 said:
just got my nexus 5 last night.
i am having issues with youtube hd video playback being very slightly pixelated. i have a feeling its a problem with either youtube app itself, or my network but i cant seem to find out why it may be like this. i am currently pulling down about 17.67 mbps on my Wi-Fi, however last night i was pulling down 34mbps and i still had the problem. i downloaded some 1080p videos i shotwith my nokia lumia 928 and they played fine, everything was sharp and clear as it should be.
has anyone else encountered this issue, im not having pixelation in any other apps which why i believe it is you tube that is giving me the problem, how ever my girlfriend has a note3 (1080p display as well) and hers looks clear maybe im missing something in settings?
ps. i have never had any other issues with the youtube app how ever this is the only 1080p device i have other than my tv and girlfriends note 3, is it a resolution problem?
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i did noticed that but while using chromes you-tube embedded videos. Not sure if its possible to fix. Videos look like standard def regardless if you are on 3g or wifi
Did you go to settings and select stream HD over network
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corythug said:
Did you go to settings and select stream HD over network
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Yes I did, in fact it was enabled by default so I toggled it. And I've yet to watch a video over network its all been on WiFi, its very evident in videos where there are subtitles OE small text on the screen
Whenever I've watched HD videos in the Youtube app on my N5, the clarity has been pretty amazing (unless the original video sucked, then it will always be horrible).
I've noticed that most (if not all) videos on youtube play back in 720p when you choose "HD". So yes, they will look worse on this phone than a 720p phone because they will be stretched out to fit the screen. I don't know if this is a limitation of the app itself or if all the videos I'm watching just happen to be 720p?
There is something wrong with the youtube app. When using viral pro the quality is a lot better.
sparky28000 said:
There is something wrong with the youtube app. When using viral pro the quality is a lot better.
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i also downoaded a 3rd party youtube client that worked better. did you also notice the pixelation?
Stay Frosty said:
I've noticed that most (if not all) videos on youtube play back in 720p when you choose "HD". So yes, they will look worse on this phone than a 720p phone because they will be stretched out to fit the screen. I don't know if this is a limitation of the app itself or if all the videos I'm watching just happen to be 720p?
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thats what i was wondering too, if hd is 720p

Is your video a lot dimmer than photos?

Hey guys, I just got my nexus 5 for Christmas, I'm coming from a nexus s, it's not rooted or anything but my video camera is a lot dimmer than my regular photos, I've attached pictures of what I mean, I took them at night in poor lighting.
Is anyone else's like this?
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Usually it's due to a higher frame rate than regular pictures. When you record videos it's either at 30fps or 60fps therefore less light can be captured per frame in video mode.
I know that but there's no option to change it, is it a hardware fault Because the audio is weird as well, it's either completely silent or jittery
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This is a known issue that first showed up in 4.4.1. Basically, this phone consistently shoots 30fps video in any lighting, whereas a lot of phones max out at 24fps in good lighting and drop frames all over the place when the lighting is bad.
In order for the N5 to shoot such smooth video, the exposure time for each frame is really short. Since the exposure time is so short, it doesn't take in much light and it looks dim (if you're in good light, it looks fine).
I was really annoyed by it at first when 4.4.1 and then 4.4.2 hit, but in practice I've found the smoothness of the video to be well worth the tradeoff. Most of my videos I take are still usable even with the dimness.
I see, thank you for the answer. I don't suppose you know what's up with the audio?
When there isn't much noise, it's completely silent, no background noise see or anything, but then when someone starts talking, it might jitter or a second and then be fine, I'll try posting a sample later but until then, any ideas?
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TechMitchell said:
I see, thank you for the answer. I don't suppose you know what's up with the audio?
When there isn't much noise, it's completely silent, no background noise see or anything, but then when someone starts talking, it might jitter or a second and then be fine, I'll try posting a sample later but until then, any ideas?
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The noise cancellation is over-aggressive. It's something that we're probably going to have to deal with until Google fixes it in a future release.
maxpower7 said:
This is a known issue that first showed up in 4.4.1. Basically, this phone consistently shoots 30fps video in any lighting, whereas a lot of phones max out at 24fps in good lighting and drop frames all over the place when the lighting is bad.
In order for the N5 to shoot such smooth video, the exposure time for each frame is really short. Since the exposure time is so short, it doesn't take in much light and it looks dim (if you're in good light, it looks fine).
I was really annoyed by it at first when 4.4.1 and then 4.4.2 hit, but in practice I've found the smoothness of the video to be well worth the tradeoff. Most of my videos I take are still usable even with the dimness.
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How come it does it on sphere and pano too?
With average evening indoor light, video, sphere, and pano is worthless.
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Slow motion video from S6 - very disappointing

I've tried multiple times to capture slow motion video. While recording, I can see that the image skips and sticks. Sure enough, when I play it back the skips and stutters are in the video itself. This makes slo motion unusable if it's not smooth. My S5 did a pretty good job at with slow motion. I think the resolution was better as well. Really disappointing to find yet another feature that is worse on the S6.
Example: https://vid.me/wbYs[1]
Even worse, and it shows how out of sync the audio is: https://vid.me/zx5i[2]
And it's not just me. I can see it in this person's clip that starts around :25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9srWjFM-OQ [3]
And here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouV9N-KuEVk [4]
I don't even see an option on my s6 camera to do slow motion recording.
Sorry, wish I had something to add.
AustinTech said:
I don't even see an option on my s6 camera to do slow motion recording.
Sorry, wish I had something to add.
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Open the camera app and tap the "Mode" button. You'll see it listed there.
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Yeah I have noticed this as well very disappointing. When i try to do a slo mo video there is a lot of "jank" in it. Hopefully it is just a software issue they can fix with future updates.
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I've had the exact opposite result. All of my slow motion videos have turned out excellent even at 1/8th speed.
This isn't the best one I have, but one I tested out on youtube when I got the phone..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAnhS_oPlf8
Seems pretty good to me.
Tgrable said:
I've had the exact opposite result. All of my slow motion videos have turned out excellent even at 1/8th speed.
This isn't the best one I have, but one I tested out on youtube when I got the phone..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAnhS_oPlf8
Seems pretty good to me.
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Thanks for the sample. hat is the best S6 slow motion video I have seen. I didn't see any jump in frames. The worst thing about it is the resolution, but at least it's smooth.
I know that some S6s have different camera sensors. No one has even considered that it could cause anything like this (only slight color variation, etc.). So, hopefully it's a software issue that will get fixed. Not gonna hold my breath though.
Ya YouTube kills the quality some too. I think I recorded that at 720p though since 720 has 240 fps capture to 1080s 120.
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Tgrable said:
Tgrable said:
Ya YouTube kills the quality some too. I think I recorded that at 720p though since 720 has 240 fps capture to 1080s 120.
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Hmm, I thought 1080p could only do 60fps (and that's set in the video settings, not in "slow motion mode"). Whenever I select slow motion mode, the resolution automatically changes to 720p (and it doesn't really tell you that).
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The Slow Motion Video from the S6 was a positive surprise for me!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/slow-motion-phones-device-how-to-imo-t2998500
Hannah Stern said:
The Slow Motion Video from the S6 was a positive surprise for me!
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Nice try, Samsung... ::cyclops:
AustinTech said:
I don't even see an option on my s6 camera to do slow motion recording.
Sorry, wish I had something to add.
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On your Camera-UI, there is a MODE-Button.
There, you can navigate to the Slow-Motion-Mode.
ergalthema said:
I've tried multiple times to capture slow motion video. While recording, I can see that the image skips and sticks. Sure enough, when I play it back the skips and stutters are in the video itself. This makes slo motion unusable if it's not smooth. My S5 did a pretty good job at with slow motion. I think the resolution was better as well. Really disappointing to find yet another feature that is worse on the S6.
Example: https://vid.me/wbYs[1]
Even worse, and it shows how out of sync the audio is: https://vid.me/zx5i[2]
And it's not just me. I can see it in this person's clip that starts around :25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9srWjFM-OQ [3]
And here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouV9N-KuEVk [4]
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znel52 said:
Yeah I have noticed this as well very disappointing. When i try to do a slo mo video there is a lot of "jank" in it. Hopefully it is just a software issue they can fix with future updates.
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For all those who are dissapointed with slow mo quality and feel like throwing away your Samsung and cursing it like hell, here's the solution:
1. Record ur slow mo
2. Open the video
3. Hold and press down the highlighted slow mo part i.e between the sliders.. you will see a pop up which shows a rectangular trim box and 1/8.
4. Select 1/8 and you will see 1/2,1/4 and 1/8 options..
5. Now select 1/4 and play the video
Tadaaaa!! now you have epic slow mo video!!
EthanDev said:
For all those who are dissapointed with slow mo quality and feel like throwing away your Samsung and cursing it like hell, here's the solution:
1. Record ur slow mo
2. Open the video
3. Hold and press down the highlighted slow mo part i.e between the sliders.. you will see a pop up which shows a rectangular trim box and 1/8.
4. Select 1/8 and you will see 1/2,1/4 and 1/8 options..
5. Now select 1/4 and play the video
Tadaaaa!! now you have epic slow mo video!!
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We're not talking about the loss of frame rate or anything else like that, we're talking about the 720p resolution, and all the little bits of artifacts that are in the video after we record them at 120 frames per second.
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Video recording issues. How can we make Samsung aware?

I'm not sure how to to about this. One thing I really care about on a phone I purchase is video recording quality, more specifically 1080p/60fps and slow motion. Unfortunately, the Galaxy s7 has an issue with both of these.
You know how the Galaxy s7 focuses pretty much instantly when recording video in 1080p, 1440p, or 4k? Well, it doesn't happen in the 60fps mode. The focus is even slower than my s6 in 60fps and there is tons of "focus hunting" where it bounces back and forth between focus as you're recording. Focus is literally perfect in any mode besides 60fps.
Then we have an issue with 240fps slow motion where there are a ton of frame skips throughout the video (just YouTube s7 slow motion videos to see what I'm talking about).
These two issues are huge for me. It's unfortunate because I love everything else about the phone. How can we make Samsung aware of these issues?
brian85 said:
I'm not sure how to to about this. One thing I really care about on a phone I purchase is video recording quality, more specifically 1080p/60fps and slow motion. Unfortunately, the Galaxy s7 has an issue with both of these.
You know how the Galaxy s7 focuses pretty much instantly when recording video in 1080p, 1440p, or 4k? Well, it doesn't happen in the 60fps mode. The focus is even slower than my s6 in 60fps and there is tons of "focus hunting" where it bounces back and forth between focus as you're recording. Focus is literally perfect in any mode besides 60fps.
Then we have an issue with 240fps slow motion where there are a ton of frame skips throughout the video (just YouTube s7 slow motion videos to see what I'm talking about).
These two issues are huge for me. It's unfortunate because I love everything else about the phone. How can we make Samsung aware of these issues?
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for frame skips, you recording to SD card or internal? do internal for something like that; probably hte sd card not being able to keep up with r/w speeds.
if you're doing internal, then i have no idea lol
Same here. Internal or SD does not matter. Just tested. 1440p / 4k works great. It's the 60fps which seems to make the focus slow...
I agree with this. I recorded slow motion to my external and internal storage and both skip and are choppy.
Here's a sample video I took
https://youtu.be/qgYfoxudl74
easiest way: write an email to samsung, all of you for your own. they won't do anything if somebody says "well on xda there are 10 people complaining and 200 people clicked like".
also prepare to go through the 2-3 standard email answers (reset your phone, do the auto update blabla) no matter what you write. just keep pursuing and after the 4th email it'll take 1-2 weeks for an answer and than you're hooked to the right guy.
HTCMDA said:
I agree with this. I recorded slow motion to my external and internal storage and both skip and are choppy.
Here's a sample video I took
https://youtu.be/qgYfoxudl74
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Cute dog, btw!
I'm having issues with my video recording in every department. All my videos look like crap, very grainy, i wouldn't even consider any of what i have recorded as high def. 4K, joke! Everyone of them is a joke. I honestly wish i hadn't traded in my S6, the 4K video recording on the S6 was the bomb. I displayed a concert i recorded while in a dark floor mind you onto a Samsung 65" 4K tv & it was flawless. I couldn't believe what i was seeing blown up onto this 65" screen. It was amazing. Now the S7 recording, i'm embarrassed to even upload videos to youtube. Here's an example. This was shot during full daylight in 4K with the S7. Everything is washed out looking & grainy. Certainly not 4k worthy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWKZfxBP4UQ
After watching that now watch something i recorded with the s6 in 4K, HUGE difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTwAC6gBA1A
I have dual 27" 1440p monitors, what ever resolution monitor you have display it in what suits you best
Samsung response to focus problems of the S7 video in 60fps
I've asked Samsung (NL) for a response. First they've told me they will look into it, because the problem should not have been present on all devices.
Later they've added it's a hardware issue and can not be solved by a software update. So no solution: S7 has crappy 60 fps video so live with it.
Very dissapointing. 60fps is one of the features I've needed for recording. A big let down from Samsung.
I think the problem is with the isocell camera sensor. Sony sensor seems to be working fine
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supersepian said:
I think the problem is with the isocell camera sensor. Sony sensor seems to be working fine
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Are you guys using SD 820 or Exynos?
I have no issues on an Exynos/IsoCell combo with graininess and choppy slow mo.
However the focus is indeed slower in 60 FPS.
I am using isocell sensor . Focus is very good in all recording settings except full HD 60fps. My friend's galaxy s7 with sony sensor is working fine
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Exynos / rear: Sony / front: SLSI (Samsung). Choppy happend sometimes (after restart it is ok). Slow focus all the time.
Looks like Phone can not handle the data storage or cpu speed to manage more multiple fps. Which results in slow focus...
I use QHD or UHD which does not have any problems at all...

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