Those in North America lucky enough to score an invite to purchase the coveted OnePlus 2 are going to practice their patience.
The so-called "2016 Flagship Killer," goes on sale today, but buyers in North America are going to have to wait a little longer for the phone to arrive than those in Europe.
"Due to production schedules, shipping to the States and Canada will commence 2-3 weeks after shipments to Europe," OnePlus wrote in a Monday forum post.
The company assured users that production of the OnePlus 2 is "in full swing" and said the North American shipment delay won't affect the selling date. You can still use your invite codes to purchase the handset at oneplus.net today.
"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused," the company wrote. "Although some fans may be disappointed to hear this news, we would rather be transparent about the situation. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!"
OnePlus fans have long had trouble getting their hands on the coveted smartphones. But as PCMag reported last year, OnePlus makes so little money on each phone that it doesn't want to make more than it can sell. That means backordered devices, and an invite-only purchase policy. PCMag actually gave the OnePlus One a glowing review and an Editors' Choice, which we later had to pull because any phone we recommend must be available for actual purchase here.
Powered by the OxygenOS (based on Android 5.1), the OnePlus 2 features a 5.5-inch 1080p HD display, with customizable navigation keys that dim and disappear when not in use. It also comes with a fingerprint sensor to quickly and securely unlock the phone. Other specs include USB Type-C, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with 4G LTE, a bottom-facing speaker, dual-microphone with noise cancellation, and dual SIM. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization and laser autofocus, and a 5-megapixel distortion-free front shooter.
As with its predecessor, you'll need an invitation to purchase the second-generation model.
You can score an invite in one of three ways: snag one from someone who has already purchased the 2, participate in OnePlus's contests and promotions, or put your name on a reservation list and cross your fingers.
For more, see PCMag's Hands On With the OnePlus 2, as well as Android Shootout: Motorola Moto X Style vs. OnePlus 2. We were also in Times Square recently for the OnePlus fan event; check that out in the video below.