AI + Smartphone: India's First and No. 1 Sovereignty Engineered Smartphone

On July 8, 2025, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies – Founded by former Realme CEO Madhav Sheth – launched AI+ Smartphone, billed as India’s first fully Indian authored device, built entirely in India from hardware to operating system. It is designed to give Indian users full control over data, privacy, localization, and performance.

What Makes AI+ Unique?

Designed, developed, manufactures in India, following the Make in India and Digital India initiatives.

Runs on NxtQuantum OS, a sovereign mobile OS ( Operating System ) built in India, offering zero trust architecture; all user data is stored locally in India on MeitY – approved Google Cloud infrastructure.

Emphasizes transparency, auditability , and regulatory compliance, targeted at both consumer and institutional use.

NxtQuantum OS – Sovereign, Secure and Local

What it Offers :

Android 15 based, but reimagined and localized for India with no foreign dependency , and no silent third party tracking.
Zero trust architecture ensures apps and data permissions are controlled and auditable.
All user data managed within India on Google Cloud servers empanelled by MwitY with full traceability and auditing.
Theme Designer Tool allows customization of UI and support for regional languages, a strong localization push for Indian audiences.

Privacy Focus :

Data does not leave India, avoiding foreign routing or data leaks, Privacy and transparency are core promises.

Appeals to consumers concerned about foreign data ecosystems and surveillance.

AI and Smart Feature :

Despite its budget positioning , AI+ phone offer useful ” AI ” enhancements :

AI enhanced photography : dual 50 MP camera with AI scene recognition, auto optimizations, likely to enhance low light shots, portrait mode, etc.
Lightweight, localized AI features avoid reliance on cloud AI ; most compute works on device unless intensive tasks require cloud support.
OS level AI tools : region specific suggestions, smart assistant features and contextual optimizations baked into NxtQuantum OS.

Design and User Experience:

Minimal and sleek design : soft curves, smooth rear panel flow, red accented power button for flair.

Bold styling and user friendly color palette reflect vibrant India tastes.

Comfortable hand feel, dual SIM support, side fingerprint sensor placement optimized for ergnomics.

UI is bloat ware free , lightweight, themeable , and built to feel fast even on entry hardware.

AI+ Lineup : Pulse and Nova 5G

The AI+ Brand debuts with two models :

Model :-	Pulse ( 4G )	Nova 5G
Price ( INR )	Rs. 4,499	Rs. 7,499
Network Support	4G	5G
Chipset	Unisoc T615 or T7250	Unisoc T8200
Display	6.7″ HD+ 90 Hz	6.7″ HD+ 120 Hz
Storage	Expandable up to 1 TB	Expandable up to 1 TB
Camera	50 MP dual AI rear	50 MP dual AI rear
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Colors	Blue, Black, Green, Pink, Purple	Blue, Black, Green, Pink, Purple

Core Specs :

Both models : 6.7 inch HD+ displays ( Nova offers smoother 120 Hz refresh, Pluse 90 Hz )
5,000 mAh battery , expandable microSD support up to 1 TB , and side mounted fingerprint sensor.
Dual 50 MP rear cameras with AI enhancements ( e.g. scene detection and cleaning up )
Available in five bold colors : Blue , Black, Green, Pink, Purple.

Hardware and Performance :

AI+ Smartphone Nova 5G : More capable Unisoc T8200 chipset build on 6 nm process; offers smooth Android 15 experience, 5G support , and strong benchmarks ( ~500K on AnTuTU).

Display : Same 6.7″ HD+ resolution, upgraded to 120 Hz refresh rate, ~265 ppi pixel density.
Chipset : Unisoc T8200 ( 6 nm ), benchmarked around 500K on AuTuTu ; supports dual mode 5G networks.
Camera and Battery : Identical 50 MP rear + 5 MP selfie, 5,000 mAh battery with faster 18 W charging.
Dimensions : ~8.2 mm thin , ~196 g weight.
Memory : 6 GB or 8 GB ; 128 GB internal storage ; microSD support to 1TB.
Connectivity and Extras : Dual mode 5G, Wi – Fi , Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, headphone jack, and side fingerprint sensor.

AI+ Smartphone Pulse : entry level model ( T615 or T7250 ), delivering basic multitasking and 4G connectivity at ultra budget pricing.

Display : 6.7″ HD+ TFT LCD ( 1600 x 720 pixels ), 90 Hz refresh rate, ~450 nits brightness, ~260 ppi, 20:9 aspect ratio, oleophobic coating , 2D glass.
Dimension : ~8.5 mm thick, ~193 g weight.
Cameras : Dual rear 50 primary with AI enhancements and EIS; 5 MP front camera for selfies / video calls.
Memory : 4 GB or 6 GB RAM ; 64 GB or 128 GB internal storage ; microSD support up to 1 TB.
Chipset : Unisoc T615 quad core 1.8 GHz paired with Mail G57 MP1 GPU ( ~262K AnTuTu score ).
Battery and Charging : 5,000 mAh battery with standard 10 W wired charging via USB-C.
Connectivity and Extras : 4G dual SIM dual ban Wi – Fi , Bluetooth 5.0 , GPS, 3.5 mm headphone jack, side mounted fingerprint scanner, FM radio.

Ecosystem : AI+ Wearbuds

Ai+ is also preparing to launch a hybrid device called Wearbuds, combining a fitness band and TWS earbuds.

Features a 1.43″ AMOLED touchscreen , tracks health metrics, ( heart rate , SPO2, sports modes ), and charges the earbuds inside the watch shell.
Earbuds have 6mm drivers, 3 hours playtime , Bluetooth 5.3 SBC / AAC support, IPX4 sweat resistance.
Target launch in August 2025 pricing expected above Rs. 5,000.

Strengths and Points to Note :

Digital sovereignty : Entire stack from hardware to OS to data storage is fully built and governed in India.

Clean, regionally optimized UI : Light Android 15 base , no bloatware, themes and language support tailored to India.

Privacy first : Encrypted local storage , zero trust design, transparency tools like NxtPrivacy Dashboard.

Larger display and high refresh rate at aggressive pricing.

Battery endurance with standard but reliable charging speeds.

Limitations :

HD+ panel rather than Full HD or AMOLED – so visuals are okay but not sharp.
AI features are limited to camera level enhancements and OS – level dashboards no advanced generative AI capabilities yet.
Modest low end processors best for everyday use, not heavy multitasking or gaming.
Brand and ecosystem are new long term software and hardware durability are still unproven.

Availability and Pricing of AI+ Smartphone :

Exclusive launch on Flipkart, with flash sales scheduled :
- Pulse on July 12, 2025
- Nova 5G on July 13, 2025
Launch Prices :
- Pulse : Rs. 4,499
- Nova 5G : Rs. 7,499

AI + Smartphone: India’s First and No. 1 Sovereignty Engineered Smartphone