AI+ Pulse and Nova 5G debut in India with privacy-focused NxtQuantum OS

There’s a new player in the Indian smartphone market, and it’s betting big on the buzzword of the year – artificial intelligence. Ai+ is part of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies group and is headlined by Madhav Sheth, who is leading the new brand as CEO.

Ai+ Pulse (left) and Ai+ Nova 5G (right)

The first two devices from the brand are now official with the Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G. They feature entry-level specs and come with a privacy-focused NxtQuantum OS (based on Android 15), which stores user data on Indian servers with a zero-trust framework. The OS also features locally trained AI engines and promises no bloatware and unnecessary tracking for users.

Ai+ Nova 5G is built around a 6.7-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Ai+ Pulse dials down to a 90Hz panel. Both phones feature 5MP front-facing cameras and a 50MP primary shooter around the back.

Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G display specs

Nova 5G gets the more capable Unisoc T8200 chipset paired with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128GB. Ai+ Pulse dials down to the 4G Unisoc T615 which is paired with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage.

Both devices boasts expandable storage, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio receiver and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. They also share the same 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging.

Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G pricing

Ai+ Nova 5G and Ai+ Pulse come in Black, Blue, Green, Pink and Purple colors. Ai+ Nova 5G starts at INR 4,999 ($58) while Ai+ Pulse will go for INR 7,999 ($93). Open sales are scheduled to begin on July 12 for the Nova 5G model and July 13 for the Pulse.