Global Leading Market Research Publisher QYResearch announces the release of its latest report “1G5P/1G6P Glass-plastic Hybrid Lens – Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032″. Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2021-2025) and forecast calculations (2026-2032), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global 1G5P/1G6P Glass-plastic Hybrid Lens market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.
The global market for 1G5P/1G6P Glass-plastic Hybrid Lens was estimated to be worth US829millionin2025andisprojectedtoreachUS829millionin2025andisprojectedtoreachUS2,309 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 16.0% from 2026 to 2032. In 2024, global production reached 89.28 million units, with an average selling price of approximately US$9.30 per unit. For smartphone camera module designers, automotive optical engineers, and AR/VR headset developers, the core business imperative lies in adopting 1G5P (1 glass + 5 plastic) and 1G6P (1 glass + 6 plastic) glass-plastic hybrid lenses that address the critical need for balancing optical performance (larger aperture f/1.4-f/1.9, better light intake, lower chromatic aberration, higher resolution), thermal stability (glass lens maintains focus under temperature changes, plastic expands), and cost (lower than all-glass, higher than all-plastic). 1G6P achieves greater light intake and better background dispersion (bokeh) through 1 glass lens + 6 plastic lenses. Glass-plastic hybrid lenses combine the best of both: glass lens provides low dispersion (ED – Extra-low Dispersion), high refractive index (nd 1.7-1.9), thermal stability (low expansion coefficient), while plastic lenses enable aspherical shape, low cost, high volume injection molding. Applications across four major domains: smartphones & cameras & AR/VR (main camera, telephoto, periscope, ultra-wide, ToF (Time of Flight), augmented reality glasses (Microsoft HoloLens, Magic Leap, Apple Vision Pro), virtual reality headsets (Meta Quest, HTC Vive), digital cameras, dashcams); smart cars & UAVs (autonomous driving cameras (forward-facing, surround-view), LiDAR lenses, in-cabin monitoring, drone cameras (DJI)); smart homes & security (IP cameras, doorbell cameras, robot vacuum navigation, smart fridge cameras). Manufacturers dominating market: Chenrui Optics (AAC Technologies), Sunny Optical (China) — duopoly (>80% share). Others: Nidec (Japan), LG Innotek (Korea), TOYOTEC (Japan), Maxell (Japan), LARGAN Precision (Taiwan – plastic lens leader entering), LianChuang Electronic Technology (China), Ofilm (China), Jiaxing ZMAX Optech (China), Union Optech (China), DongGuan YuTong (China). Technologies: GMO (Glass Molded Optics) — precision glass molding (PGM), heating glass preform to softening point and pressing into an aspherical shape; WLG (Wafer-Level Glass) — glass wafer molding (multiple lenses simultaneously, lower cost, thinner). Challenges: glass lens production process complex (WLG, GMO need continuous optimization to improve output efficiency of single mold). Cost control: glass-plastic hybrid still higher unit price than all-plastic, need scale economies to reduce price. Opportunities: higher consumer demand for mobile phone image quality (flagship smartphones), emerging field expansion (automotive ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), AR/VR). AAC (Chenrui Optics), Sunny Optical already laid out related product lines.
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1. Market Drivers: Smartphone Camera Quality, Automotive ADAS, and AR/VR Expansion
Several powerful forces are driving the 1G5P/1G6P glass-plastic hybrid lens market:
Smartphone camera quality arms race (flagship phones) – Larger sensors (1-inch), higher megapixels (50MP-200MP), better low-light (f/1.4-f/1.9). 1G6P improves light intake, reduces aberration.
Automotive ADAS and autonomous driving – Forward cameras (long-range), surround-view, LiDAR. Glass lenses provide thermal stability (-40°C to 105°C), consistent focus.
AR/VR headset growth (mixed reality) – Pancake lenses (folded optics) require glass elements for high resolution, low distortion. Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest Pro.
Recent market data (December 2025): According to Global Info Research analysis, smartphones & cameras largest application with approximately 70% revenue share. Smart cars & UAVs 20% share (fastest-growing 20-22% CAGR). Smart homes & security 10% share. 1G6P dominates with approximately 65% revenue share (higher performance, premium flagships). 1G5P 35% share (telephoto, mid-range). China (mainland) largest market (55% share). South Korea 15% share. Japan 10% share. AAC Technologies (Chenrui Optics) and Sunny Optical duopoly (>80% share).
2. Lens Configurations and Key Specifications
| Configuration | Glass Elements | Plastic Elements | Total | Aperture (F-stop) | Main Application | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1G5P | 1 | 5 | 6 | f/1.9-f/2.4 | Telephoto, periscope, main (mid-range) | ~35% |
| 1G6P | 1 | 6 | 7 | f/1.4-f/1.9 | Main camera (flagship) | ~65% |
Key specifications: Glass lens manufacturing: GMO (precision glass molding) — high precision, high cost, suitable for aspherical glass; WLG (wafer-level glass) — simultaneous molding of multiple glass lenses on wafer, lower cost, thinner (suitable for AR/VR, Wafer-Level Cameras). Optical properties: glass refractive index (nd) 1.7-1.9, Abbe number 40-60. Plastic refractive index (nd) 1.5-1.6, Abbe 50-70. Coaxial and off-axis performance. Field of view (FOV) main 70-85°, telephoto 10-40°.
Exclusive observation (Global Info Research analysis): 1G5P/1G6P glass-plastic hybrid lens market is duopoly of AAC Technologies (Chenrui Optics) and Sunny Optical (China). AAC’s WLG (wafer-level glass) technology for reduced cost, size. Sunny’s GMO (glass molded optics) high precision. Automotive cameras require rugged (vibration, temperature cycling). AR/VR (pancake lenses) requires glass to maintain focus (eyebox). Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max uses 1G6P main camera (AAC or Sunny). iPhone 15 Pro Max uses 1G5P periscope.
User case – smartphone main camera (December 2025): Huawei Pura 80 Ultra 1-inch sensor (50MP) uses 1G6P hybrid lens (Sunny Optical). f/1.7 aperture, improved low-light, reduced chromatic aberration.
User case – automotive ADAS (January 2026): Tesla Autopilot forward camera (HW4.0) uses glass-plastic hybrid lens (1G5P) for thermal stability. Long-term focus shift minimized. AAC Technologies supplier.
3. Key Challenges and Technical Difficulties
Glass molding cycle time (slow, high cost) – GMO cycle 30-60 seconds per lens. WLG batch processing faster, lower cost.
Alignment of glass and plastic stack – Temperature expansion mismatch (plastic expands > glass). Active alignment (AA).
Technical difficulty – WLG quality (air bubbles, surface roughness): Glass wafer defects.
Technical development (October 2025): AAC Technologies (China) launched 2G5P WLG hybrid lens (2 glass + 5 plastic) for AR/VR pancake optics. 50% thinner than all-plastic.
4. Competitive Landscape
Key players include: Nidec (Japan), LG Innotek (South Korea), TOYOTEC (Japan), Maxell (Japan), Sunny Automotive (China), AAC Technologies (China), LARGAN Precision (Taiwan), LianChuang Electronic Technology (China), Ofilm (China), Jiaxing ZMAX Optech (China), Union Optech (China), DongGuan YuTong (China). AAC, Sunny duopoly. Largan (plastic lens) entering.
Regional dynamics: China (AAC, Sunny, LianChuang, Ofilm, ZMAX, Union, YuTong) 55%. South Korea (LG Innotek) 15%. Japan (Nidec, TOYOTEC, Maxell) 10%. Taiwan (Largan) 5%.
5. Outlook
1G5P/1G6P glass-plastic hybrid lens market will grow at 16.0% CAGR to US$2.31 billion by 2032, driven by smartphone camera quality, automotive ADAS, AR/VR. Technology trends: WLG cost reduction, molded glass aspherical, 2G+ glass elements (2G5P, 2G6P). Asia-Pacific dominant. 1G6P largest segment. Automotive fastest-growing (20-22% CAGR).
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