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Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently shared insights in a research note about the groundbreaking hybrid glass-plastic lenses incorporated in Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max. This cutting-edge lens technology, known as 1G3P for its one part glass and three parts plastic composition, stands out in the tetraprism periscope camera, delivering an impressive 5x optical zoom capability.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
As reported by HT Tech, Huawei is set to adopt a similar lens for its 2024 flagship model, the P70 Art<\/a>. Kuo’s report indicates that this innovative lens technology could soon become a prominent feature in other Android flagship smartphones as well.<\/p>\n Anticipating significant industry transformations, Ming-Chi Kuo<\/a> predicts that the incorporation of glass-plastic hybrid lenses in the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the upcoming Huawei P70 Art will be pivotal. Kuo envisions a shift towards adopting moulding\/spherical glass in these hybrid lenses, potentially displacing the use of lower-quality wafer-level glass.\u00a0<\/p>\n Moreover, he suggests that 1G3P lenses could pose a formidable challenge to 8P lenses, characterized by eight plastic lenses. Kuo emphasizes the advantages of 1G3P lenses, such as their reduced height and increasingly competitive pricing, as reported by 9to5Mac.<\/p>\n Examining the cost factor, Huawei’<\/a>s utilization of the 1G3P hybrid lens initiates at $12 during the prototype stage. Nonetheless, Ming-Chi Kuo foresees a notable reduction in the range of $6-$7 during mass production as yield rates improve. Anticipated improvements in yield rates at Largan, a prominent manufacturer, are poised to facilitate Apple’s integration of the Tetraprism lens into the iPhone 16 Pro in the coming year.<\/p>\n Underscoring a notable advantage, Ming-Chi Kuo asserts that glass-plastic hybrid lenses excel in addressing lens deformation resulting from the design of compact camera modules (CCM). Importantly, Kuo envisions a wider adoption of these lenses by other high-end smartphones, taking cues from the groundbreaking strides made by Apple and Huawei.\u00a0<\/p>\n Significantly, this trend is projected to transcend the boundaries of Apple’s iOS platform and Huawei’s HarmonyOS<\/a>, indicating the integration of this optical technology by flagship and top-tier Android phones.<\/p>\n Presently, Ming-Chi Kuo points out Largan and Sunny Optical as the primary contributors to the production of glass-plastic hybrid lenses. Yet, recognizing Largan’s substantial expertise and favorable standing in the realm of plastic lenses, Kuo emphasizes that Largan enjoys a superior position compared to Sunny Optical in this dynamic and evolving market.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n Milestone Alert!<\/strong>Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world \ud83c\udf0f<\/span> Click here<\/strong><\/a> to know more.<\/p>\n