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GSM Arena
09-07-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
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.
India Today
08-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Ai+ Smartphone launched in India at a starting price of Rs 4,499, it is designed and made in India
Former Realme CEO Madhav Sheth's latest venture, NxtQuantum, has introduced the Ai+ Smartphone in India today. The company is marketing it as the "first entirely India-authored device". Sheth, who is the CEO of Ai+ Smartphone and founder of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, says the idea behind the brand is to offer an alternative to foreign-made smartphones. The Ai+ Smartphone is built entirely within India and utilises NxtQuantum OS, which the company claims is the country's first sovereign mobile operating launch event, which took place alongside key figures like Shashikumar Sreedharan, Managing Director of Google Cloud India, highlights India's commitment to creating a digital ecosystem that prioritises user control over personal data. Madhav Sheth stated, "Ai+ Smartphone is about putting control back in the hands of Indian users."The Ai+ Smartphone lineup includes two models, Pulse and Nova 5G, each featuring a 6.7-inch HD+ display. The devices are powered by T615 and T8200 chips, and come equipped with expandable memory options up to 1TB. Both models boast a 50-megapixel dual AI camera, 5,000mAh battery, and a side fingerprint sensor. The phones are available in five colours. Smrithi Ravichandran, Vice President Mobiles at Flipkart, commented on the growing demand for trustworthy and affordable smartphones, saying, "At Flipkart, we've seen growing demand for smartphones that are not just affordable but trustworthy." This sentiment underlines the Ai+ Smartphone's focus on combining performance, privacy, and purpose, as Ravichandran further noted, "We're proud to bring Ai+ Smartphone to our customers, a product that blends performance, privacy, and purpose."The devices also support regional languages and offer a customisable user experience through features like the NxtQuantum's Theme Designer Tool. This focus on localisation and user control is designed to meet the diverse needs of Indian Ai+ Smartphone is now available on Flipkart, with prices starting at Rs 4,499 for the Pulse and Rs 7,499 for the Nova 5G. Both models will be part of upcoming flash sales on July 12 and July 13, respectively, offering exclusive day-one promotions. These include an instant discount on Axis Bank credit cards and beneficial exchange programmes, making them an attractive proposition for potential buyers."For years, we've relied on phones and platforms that were never made with India in mind. Ai+ Smartphone changes that. These phones are fast, beautifully designed, and most importantly, they keep your data safe," said Madhav Sheth at the launch.- EndsMust Watch
GSM Arena
08-07-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Exclusive: Leaked launch slide reveals how much Ai+ Pulse and Nova 5G smartphones will cost
Ai+, a smartphone brand part of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, will launch its first products today at an event in New Delhi, India. The brand has been teasing its Pulse and Nova 5G smartphones for some time now and has stated multiple times that they will start at INR5,000. However, a couple of launch slides we've received paint a different picture. The slides we've received from our source reveal that the Ai+ Pulse will have a base price of INR12,999, while the Ai+ Nova 5G will start at INR14,999. Leaked launch slide Neither slide includes any additional information other than showing the Pulse and Nova 5G in colors we've seen before. Leaked launch slide Ai+ hasn't detailed the specs sheets of Pulse or Nova 5G, but the brand previously confirmed that both smartphones will run NxtQuantum OS, pack 5,000 mAh batteries, and support storage expansion by up to 1TB. One of the teasers also confirmed that the two smartphones will feature 50MP cameras. Circling back to the pricing, there were rumors of a Pulse 4G, and the sub-INR10,000 price could be for that model. Moreover, we also expect Ai+ to launch a smartwatch with in-built TWS earphones today, whose image was exclusively shared by us last month; however, we haven't heard anything from the brand about it. Anyway, the launch event will begin at 12:30 PM IST (7:00 AM UTC), so there's not much waiting to find out what Ai+ has in store for us.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Madhav Sheth's NxtQuantum aims to build a global brand from India, starts with affordable AI+ smartphones
Madhav Sheth is launching the AI+ smartphones in India and plans to capture the entry-level market space. Initially, it is eyeing to capture 2-3 per cent of the total smartphone market in India, which currently stands at 150 to 160 million handsets a year, Madhav Sheth, founder & CEO of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, told ETRetail. Sheth is planning to build a global brand from India. "At present, in terms of marketing and functionality, there are 4-5 dominant brands offering products in India, but many of them are essentially backed by the same family or ecosystem. So, ideally, it is a monopolistic or duopolistic market," he stated. He said, around 80 per cent market share is controlled by, and out of that, one group alone controls more than 65 to 70 per cent market share. So, we saw the opportunity to break that monopoly. "Secondly, there is a clear purpose here. Most products have been designed for other markets and simply brought to India. There has always been overlapping specs or features, assuming demand would follow, because India is seen as a consumption economy. However, I believe the real base of 2G users in India wants to move to smartphones, and even many 4G users still do not have good options at the entry-level," he further added. The brand is launching 2 models - Pulse and Nova 5G - in five colors, starting from Rs 5,000 onwards. "We are sharp on pricing. We prefer a direct-to-retail model over multilayered distribution, which involves incentivizing middlemen and setting up expensive promotion structures. We have started with our website, where retailers can participate directly, and we will supply to them from the brand itself," he asserted. The brand is launching through 10,000 retailers directly. It will also have online exclusives through Flipkart and other platforms. Initially, it is eyeing 70 per cent of its revenue to be contributed by online channels and the remaining 30 per cent to come from offline channels. "However, that could shift as we build offline distribution," he said. After these two phones, it will be launching more ecosystem products and two more phones this year. Highlighting the other revenue models, he said, "The hardware is being commoditized. The bigger vision is software and OS - especially with a focus on data privacy. We are also launching an App Store and building a complete monetization ecosystem around the OS." "Initially, the revenue split will be 70 per cent hardware and 30 per cent services. Over time, we expect a 50-50 split," he further added. The brand, which has spent $9-10 million in R&D, will be designing and manufacturing the products in India as it has developed its own OS, firewalls, data encryption, etc, in the country itself. "Even the core servers from Google are based here in Delhi and Mumbai," he said. "We have partnered with a manufacturer and have set up a facility in Noida with 12-16 assembly lines. The capacity of the unit stands at 12,000 to 15,000 units per day, and currently, we are using about 8,000 to 10,000 units daily," he explained. The brand, which plans to play the economies-of-scale game, has already booked orders of 2 million units, amounting to Rs 1,450 crore. "We are already operating at a very tight margin of around 5 per cent and going ahead, we plan to build a global brand from India," he asserted. By the end of this fiscal year, the brand plans to foray into at least 7-8 South Asian countries.
Mint
30-06-2025
- Mint
Upcoming phone launches in July 2025: OnePlus Nord 5 series, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and more
If you are looking to buy a new phone, it might be wise to wait a few more days, as July is shaping up to be a month full of smartphone launches. While OnePlus and Samsung will be the two brands taking the spotlight, there are also a number of smaller but important launches that could offer multiple options for those looking for a new phone on a budget. Here's a look at the top upcoming phone launches in July 2025. OnePlus is all set to launch its latest entrants in the Nord series—the Nord 5 and Nord CE 5—at the Summer Launch Event on 8 July. The new phones will also be followed by the OnePlus Buds 4, the successor to last year's OnePlus Buds 3 launched alongside the OnePlus 12. The OnePlus Nord 5 is confirmed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, while the Nord CE 5 will feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor, previously seen in the Infinix GT 30 Pro and Motorola Edge 60 Pro. Samsung has confirmed that it will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event on 8 July. While the company hasn't officially revealed the devices it will launch, it is all but certain to unveil the new Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold lineup. Apart from the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is also reported to be launching the Galaxy Z Flip FE and the Galaxy Watch 8 series at the event. A new Galaxy Buds lineup could also make its debut, along with potential hints about Samsung's latest One UI 8 update. Madhav Sheth-led smartphone brand AI+ will launch its first set of devices on 8 July. The first two models from the company, called Pulse and Nova 5G, will also be available on Flipkart and Shopsy. According to a dedicated Flipkart microsite for the Nova 5G, the phone will feature a 50MP primary camera and come in five colour variants. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery and support up to 1TB of expandable storage via microSD card. Tecno Pova 7 will debut in India on 4 July. The new phone will feature customisable lights around the camera module, which Tecno calls the Delta Light interface. If it follows its global counterpart, it could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor, feature a 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, and come with a 6,000mAh battery and 70W wired fast charging. Honor has confirmed it will soon launch a new smartphone in India, the Honor X9c, which will be an Amazon exclusive. While there is no confirmed launch date yet, the phone is likely to debut in July. The Honor X9c is expected to feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,000 nits of peak brightness. It is likely to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
