Years ago, domestic manufacturers did venture into the realm of ultra-thin phones, but their attempts fell short for a variety of reasons. Even after Samsung took the plunge and led the way, domestic players remained on the fence, hesitant to follow suit. As previously dissected, the primary reason was that Apple had yet to make its move. There was a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the future prospects and user acceptance of ultra-thin phones. Essentially, domestic manufacturers preferred to let Apple 'test the waters first' and then jump in afterward to minimize the costs associated with trial and error. Currently, the iPhone Air is generating a significant amount of online buzz. However, its release date remains shrouded in mystery, leading to lower pre-sale volumes compared to the other three iPhone models.

Nevertheless, once this new phone hits the market, a buying frenzy is bound to ensue. Domestic competitors seem to be banking on this trend, as they have already started relevant planning. According to the latest leaks, one of the top five domestic manufacturers has laid out plans for a 6.5-inch ultra-thin model and has even dubbed it 'Air.' Being flagship-level means it will come packed with high-end features and configurations, most likely harnessing the power of the latest flagship chip.

Moreover, this new domestic ultra-thin phone is set to address some of the shortcomings of the iPhone Air. Its battery capacity is projected to surpass 6000mAh, nearly double that of Apple's offering, ensuring that users won't have to fret about battery life. Although the leak mentions a possible range for the phone's thickness, I believe that if the battery capacity exceeds 6000mAh, striving for a 5.6mm thickness like the iPhone Air would make it challenging to strike a balance between features and configurations. Therefore, a thickness slightly over 6mm seems more plausible.

Furthermore, the imaging system of this new phone isn't expected to make as many compromises as the iPhone Air's. In addition to the main camera, it will include a telephoto lens, essentially packing in all the features one would anticipate from an ultra-thin phone. With the latest flagship chip on the verge of release and the technology readily accessible, why wait until the first half of next year? More likely than not, they will fine-tune their strategies based on how well the iPhone Air sells.

In the end, it seems that everything follows in Apple's footsteps. The leaker also expressed confidence in domestic phones' ability to stack features, implying that while achieving thinness, there won't be significant sacrifices in terms of features and configurations. The price is undoubtedly going to be lower than that of the iPhone Air, which seems to make it even more appealing. Will users jump on the bandwagon? Certainly, some will after the new phone's release, but matching the iPhone Air's sales volume appears to be a tall order.

The main culprit here is Apple's deeply ingrained impression on users and the substantial gap in brand influence. Many users will stubbornly cling to the belief that upcoming ultra-thin models are merely trying to copy Apple. Even if domestic phones offer substantially better value for money, those who can afford it might still opt for the iPhone Air. Additionally, the iPhone 17 standard model is exerting pressure on domestic flagship phones, making it difficult for iPhone to relinquish its leading position in the domestic market anytime soon.

As for which manufacturer's new phone the leak is referring to, netizens are widely speculating that it's the 'Green Factory.' What's your take on this?