They are still going to run an invitation lead sales process. Apparently many more will be available compared to the launch of the previous device. Being honest any company than runs a stupid system as that don't deserve my money. I would rather spend on a device that I can get my hands on fairly swiftly even if there is a few day wait.
The last phone came with some issues regarding screen tint/color and battery. Returning it is a nightmare as you have to send it back to mainland China at your own expense. They don't appear to have a European partner to support the phone is this market. They are an indrect brand of Oppo, who manage to release phones here and support them, god even Huawei can manage it.
I don't buy the bullshit excuse of using invites to measure demand, your phone is either going to sell or it isn't. Keeping this so called VIP system runs counter to the normal way, word of mouth or advertising. The specs of the handset look epic kudos to them for it. Until they develop a proper distribution system in America and Europe they will do as shit as they were last time.