OnePlus 15 launched globally but Americans have to wait longer to get their hands on it, here’s why

OnePlus 15, the latest premium Android smartphone featuring Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, has launched globally. However, US customers face a delay in acquiring the device. This postponement stems from the impact of the recent US federal government shutdown on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which caused a backlog of necessary regulatory certifications. However, the latest US government shutdown, the longest in the country’s history, ended after 43 days. According to a Bloomberg report, OnePlus has confirmed that US sales are postponed until certifications are secured, though it's unclear how long the process will take. The device is currently available in several countries, including India and Canada. It features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a high-refresh-rate display for gamers and promises two days of battery life.OnePlus has confirmed US pricing for the new smartphone, which starts at $900 for the base model with 256GB of storage and 12GB of memory. A more expensive $1,000 option upgrades those specifications to 512 GB and 16 GB, respectively. The device supports all major US networks, including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, but carriers will not sell it directly.The OnePlus 15 is priced at Rs 72,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and Rs 79,999 for the 16GB + 512GB model. It is available on OnePlus.in, the OnePlus Store app, Amazon, and major offline retailers such as OnePlus Experience Stores, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales and Bajaj Electronics, according to the company.Launch offers on the OnePlus 15 include an HDFC Bank credit card instant discount of up to Rs 4,000, depending on the payment method. OnePlus is also offering trade-in credits of up to Rs 4,000 for select OnePlus devices and Rs 2,000 for phones from other brands. After applying these offers, the effective price becomes Rs 68,999 for the 12GB + 256GB version and Rs 75,999 for the 16GB + 512GB option.Customers can opt for no-cost EMI plans of up to six months. Offline buyers can also access finance schemes with EMIs starting at Rs 4,056 per month. Other benefits include free OnePlus Nord Buds 3 for early buyers, a 180-day phone replacement plan, and a lifetime display warranty. New Jio postpaid users can claim savings of up to Rs 2,250 on select plans, and Paytm flight vouchers worth up to Rs 2,000 are also part of the offers. Here are the key specs and features of the new smartphone: