Photo Quality when Zoomed in (Flare)

[vispoceae]

I have a Note 20 Ultra and I noticed when I zoomed in, the photo seems like to have a flare or white layer that affects the quality of the photo. I am not talking about the sharpness. See the difference of the second photo.

This photo was taken with normal mode/lens, with no zoom.

See? There is this white layer something making the photo dull.

[Jamapeee]

Have you physically checked the Zoom lens? I experience this as well when switching lenses when one of them has smudges or is dirty

[TeamGalaxyJanine]

Hey there, vispoceae! Just like what Jamapeee said, it's best that you always check your camera lenses! Your device uses a different camera lens when zooming in, so that might be what's causing the dull look. Do let us know!

[jjxxari]

try at different angles using your zoom lens, because it might be the glare from the direct light source creating that white vignetting