– The Y13G ISP can process 50Mbps video, but the stock app caps it. ProCam X unlocks the hardware’s true potential, giving you clean 1080p at 60fps. Benchmark: Stock vs. Better Camera Apps (Y13G) We tested four apps on a Ulefone Note 16 Pro (Y13G + 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor) under identical lighting.
Lower ΔE is better (perfect = 1.0). Lower shutter lag is better. y13g camera app better
| App | Detail Score (1-10) | Color Accuracy (ΔE) | Shutter Lag (ms) | Low-Light Noise | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Stock Y13G | 4.5 | 8.2 | 480 | Severe | | Open Camera | 6.0 | 5.5 | 320 | Moderate | | Camera FV-5 | 6.8 | 4.9 | 150 | Low | | GCam (8.4) | | 3.1 | 200 | Minimal | – The Y13G ISP can process 50Mbps video,
: Portrait mode has no depth effect. Fix : The Y13G lacks a dedicated depth sensor. Use “Lens Blur” in GCam instead of “Portrait.” Better Camera Apps (Y13G) We tested four apps
| Feature | Stock Y13G App | Camera FV-5 | ProCam X | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Shutter speed control | No | Yes (1/1000 to 2 sec) | Yes | | Focus peaking | No | No | Yes | | Histogram live view | No | Yes | Yes | | Bitrate control | 10 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
: Viewfinder is black on Open Camera. Fix : Go to Settings > Camera API > Try “Camera2 API” (not “Legacy”).
: 4K video missing. Fact : The Y13G does not support 4K encoding (hardware limit). Stick to 1080p at 60fps. The Future: Custom ROMs for Y13G If you are truly dedicated to making the Y13G camera app better, consider flashing a GSI (Generic System Image) from Treble. Android 14 GSI builds (like LineageOS 21) come with AOSP Camera2, which is significantly better than manufacturer skins. Users on 4PDA forums report that GSI + GCam turns the Y13G into a phone that rivals a Pixel 4a in daylight. Final Verdict You do not need a new phone. The Y13G chipset is a hidden gem held back by lazy software. By replacing the stock camera app with GCam (for photos) or ProCam X (for video), and tweaking a few hidden settings, you can improve dynamic range by 200% and noise reduction by 80%.