A new company has entered the Indian smartphone market and is placing an enormous bet on artificial intelligence, the year’s buzzword. This company is the former Realme CEO Madhav Sheth’s latest venture, NxtQuantum. Ai+ is part of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies group. Now, Ai+ Smartphone, led by former Realme CEO Madhav Sheth, has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its first two smartphones, the Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G in India.
AI+ Pulse and Nova 5G smartphones debuted in India last week. These AI+ Series models are the latest budget smartphones to launch in India. NxtQuantum Shift Technologies claims that all the user data is stored in India-based government approved Google cloud servers. Also Read: Tecno POVA 7 5G, Tecno POVA 7 Pro 5G Launched in India
As the name would suggest these support AI features in some form on the phones under Rs 8,000. Brand confirms that these smartphones does have AI tools. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, Galaxy Z Fold7 Launched
AI+ Pulse and AI+ Nova 5G Phones with NxtQuantum OS
Both smartphones run on Android 15-based NxtQuantum operating system (OS). These devices not only mark the brand’s debut in India but also showcase the homegrown NxtQuantum OS, built entirely in India. Both smartphones offer an affordable Android 15 experience, featuring secure local data storage and advanced AI-powered features—making them top choices for budget-friendly Android phones in 2025.
The OS also features locally trained AI engines and promises no bloatware and unnecessary tracking for users. These devices feature powerful Unisoc T-series chipsets and offer expandable storage. The newly launched smartphones include 50-megapixel main cameras at the back and are backed by a 5,000mAh battery. Also Read: Honor X9c with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, 6,600mAh battery launched in India
AI+ Pulse, AI+ Nova 5G Price in India, Availability
The NxtQuantum phones are designed and built in India. The AI+ Pulse has a starting price of Rs 4,999 for the base model with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. Whereas the 6GB + 128GB variant is available at Rs 6,999. Meanwhile, the AI+ Nova 5G comes at Rs 7,999 for the base variant with 6GB + 128GB configuration. The price tag is Rs 9,999 if you buy the 8GB + 128GB variant.
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Both AI+ Pulse and the Nova 5G is available for purchase on Flipkart India. These budget segment smartphones are available under open sale in India. These handsets comes in multiple color options including in Black, Blue, Green, Pink, and Purple. So what do these phones for under Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 bring to the market? Let’s check out. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy F06 vs Vivo T4 Lite detailed comparison
AI+ Pulse, AI+ Nova 5G: Specifications, features
The Ai+ Pulse and Nova 5G both sport a 6.7-inch HD+ TFT IPS display. Major difference comes in screen refresh rate. Here, the AI+ Pulse offers 90 Hz screen refresh rate along with 450 nits of peak brightness. While, the AI+ Nova 5G smartphone brings 120 Hz screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals. The Pulse delivers a pixel density of 260ppi, compared to 265ppi on the Nova 5G.
Performance
Under the hood, the Ai+ Pulse is powered by the Unisoc T615 processor, while the more advanced Ai+ Nova 5G uses the Unisoc T8200 chipset. Ai+ Pulse dials down to the 4G Unisoc T615 processor. This chipset is paired with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. While, the Nova 5G gets the more capable Unisoc T8200 chipset paired with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128GB.
They offer expandable storage support up to 1TB via microSD, and both handsets ship with NxtQuantum’s NxtQ OS. NxTQ OS is the name of the Android skin that the brand is offering over Android 15 version. It gets a privacy dashboard so that you can track which apps are accessing your data. Also Read: Vivo X200 FE Launched in India for Rs 54,999
Along with this, these budget smartphones own NxtQuantum PlayStore, NxtSafe Space, NxtQuantum Community App, Theme Design Tool, and the NxtMove App. It stores user data in MeitY-approved Google Cloud regions and follows a zero-trust security architecture. The company promises no bloatware and unnecessary tracking for users.
Camera
In terms of optics, the AI+ Pulse and AI+ Nova 5G smartphones come with AI-backed dual rear camera. The camera hardware is similar on both handsets, as the camera unit is led by 50-megapixel primary rear sensors. Furthermore, both phones have a 5-megapixel selfie camera on the front. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo V30 Pro: How the two affordable premium Android phones compare
Battery and Other Features
Both the Ai+ Pulse and Nova 5G come with a 5,000mAh battery. The pocket friendly Pulse model supports 10W charging. Whereas, the Ai+ Nova 5G offers faster 18W charging through a USB-C port. Also Read: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G6X Gaming Desktop Launched with Powerful Specifications
Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4.0, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack (very rare these days), and USB Type-C. Additionally, while the Pulse supports dual 4G connectivity, the Nova 5G provides dual 5G support. These handsets come with a side-mounted fingerprint reader for security and authentication. Also Read: Acer Unveils AI-Powered Laptops, high refresh rate monitors, smart wearables and Gaming Gears at Computex 2025
