A video on the YouTube channel Pbkreviews like New Xperia 5 II Sony's disassembled camera shows the device's ins and outs. The video reveals several details that made the Xperia 5 II so highly praised when it comes to capturing images. One of the most curious details: the Xperia 5 II has a graphite sheet inside, behind the camera. Why is that?

Heat transferred

From what you can see in the video, Sony went one step further to ensure optimized performance for its cameras. An interesting detail is the use of a graphite sheet to cool the device's three cameras. Graphite conducts heat, which is then transferred to another part of the phone. The Xperia 5 II has a copper strip behind the screen to transfer heat from the central part of the device. Some internal components are held in place with adhesive, which ensures waterproofing. The USB-C port has a rubber seal. Another thing that draws attention is the internal arrangement of the components, so that the phone would be as compact as possible. All of this implies extra care with heat.

Still in terms of technology, the Xperia 5 II has a processor Snapdragon 865, 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage capacity, and a 4.000 mAh battery. All with 158 x 68 x 8 mm in dimensions and weighing 163 grams.

In terms of camera setup, the Xperia 5 II features, in front of the aforementioned graphite sheet, a 12 MP (f/1.7) primary sensor, a 12 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 12 MP (f/2.4) telephoto lens. The device can shoot at a resolution 4k HDR at 120 frames per second. Another thing that the video indicates, considering the ease of disassembling and assembling the device, is an advantage in terms of repair when necessary.

Sony says its latest devices, the Xperia 1 II and the Xperia 5 II offer the best manual camera controls on smartphones today.