How could such a smart Lei Jun not understand this?
The renaming of Xiaomi from 15 to 17, skipping 16, has triggered public opinion not because of doubts about Xiaomi phones, but due to dissatisfaction with 'having to ride on the name just to benchmark against the iPhone'!
Whether it's cross-generation or product explosion, the names should not all be the same. If Xiaomi 16 is used to benchmark against iPhone 17, it would be more valuable. This is a dimensionality reduction strike! It can better convey the infinite possibilities of Xiaomi's future...