How to use the camera on the Razer Phone 2

Updated: 08-May-2026 | Answer ID: 1942
This article will provide you with the steps on how to use the camera on the Razer Phone 2.

The Razer Phone 2 comes with an excellent camera complete with modern features that will serve the everyday user. Follow the steps below to maximize the different camera features of the Razer Phone 2.

Step-by-step Process

Opening the Razer Phone Camera

  1. Tap your Razer Phone Camera app.
  2. Double-press your Razer Phone power button.
  3. Swipe away from the Camera icon on your Razer Phone’s lock screen.

Taking a Photo

  1. Open your camera.
  2. Point your camera and wait for it to focus and expose.
  3. Pinch open on your screen to zoom in.
  4. Pinch close on your screen to zoom out.
  5. Tap the subject of your photo on your screen to focus on it and expose.
  6. Tap the Shutter button.

Available Photo Options

  1. Temperature Icon - adjusts white balance of shot
  2. Timer Icon – sets a countdown timer for your photos
  3. Grid Icon – displays gridlines to help align your photos
  4. HDR Icon – cycles through possible HDR modes
  5. Flash Icon – sets your flash
  6. Settings Icon – directs to your camera settings

Types of Photos

  1. Burst – press and hold the Shutter button to capture a series of photos quickly. Release when you’re done.
  2. Switch between front and rear Cameras – Tap the switch camera icon next to the Shutter button.

Portrait Mode

  1. Open your camera.
  2. Swipe to the right.
  3. Point the camera at your subject and focus your subject.
  4. Place your subject between 20in. (50 cm) - 6.5 feet (200 cm) for optimum results.
  5. Take your shot when the subject is focused.

Panorama Options

  1. Temperature Icon - adjusts white balance of shot
  2. Grid Icon – displays gridlines to help align your photos
  3. Settings Icon – directs to your camera settings

Beauty Mode

  1. Open your camera.
  2. Swipe to the right two times.
  3. Move the slider to adjust skin smoothing, eye size and face shape.
  4. Press the shutter button for that perfect selfie.

Beauty Options

  1. Temperature Icon - adjusts white balance of shot
  2. Timer Icon – sets a countdown timer for your photos
  3. Grid Icon – displays gridlines to straighten photos
  4. Settings Icon – directs to your camera settings

Panorama Mode

  1. Open your camera.
  2. Swipe to the right three times.
  3. Point the camera at the starting point.
  4. Pan your camera left or right towards your ending point. Changing direction during a pan will stop the shot.
  5. Take extra care to pan at a steady pace and stay on midpoint.
  6. Tap the shutter button when finished or allow the camera.

Recording a Video

  1. Open your Camera.
  2. Swipe to the left to switch to video mode.
  3. Tap the Record button to start recording.
  4. Tap the Record button again to end recording.

Video Options

  1. Temperature Icon - adjusts white balance of shot
  2. Resolution Icon - sets the recording resolution
  3. Grid Icon – displays gridlines to straighten photos
  4. Flash Icon – sets your flash
  5. Settings Icon – directs to your camera settings

HDR Tips

  • HDR is best for outdoors when there are high and low light areas in the shot.
  • Use Auto-HDR and let the camera do the thinking for you or turn it On / Off for precise control.
  • Some people prefer to use HDR for a low light shot to brighten it up - try it and decide for yourself.

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