The Saulala version is more washed out, sure, but it's also a lot more pleasing to look at! I agree phones tend to just try too hard and end up overprocessing photos.
(Also I think I have a night-time photo from that exact spot!)
@kraks yeah I definitely could have bumped up the contrast (power) on the image but it was soft light with marine haze and that's what it felt like, a bit washed out. It's a great spot, I'm sure your night photo looks wonderful!