Ai+ Pulse and Nova 5G launched in Nepal with budget-friendly specs

September 7, 2025

Ai+ dropped their first smartphones in India—the Pulse and Nova 5G—a couple of months ago. Both of these phones are particularly made to target the budget segment and a similar demographic in India. And these phones have now officially landed in Nepal as well, with Chaudhary Group (CG) as the official distributor. So let’s discuss everything about the Ai+ Pulse and Nova 5G, including their official price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

Ai+ Pulse and Nova 5G Overview:

Display and design

Both phones rock a 6.7-inch HD+ display, but there’s a key difference. The Pulse gets a 90Hz refresh rate while the Nova 5G bumps it up to 120Hz. Which, for budget phones, is pretty decent since most budget phones are still stuck at 60Hz.

Moving on, design-wise, both devices follow a minimalist approach with clean lines and a premium feel despite the budget pricing. The Pulse measures 8.5mm thick and weighs 193g, while the Nova 5G is slightly thinner at 8.2mm but weighs a bit more at 196g.

You’re definitely getting a sleek profile that certainly wouldn’t feel cheap in hand. Meanwhile, the rear camera module has a modern rectangular design with the Ai+ branding prominently displayed. Both phones come in multiple color options and feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Performance and software

As for performance, the Ai+ Pulse runs on the Unisoc T615 (12nm) octa-core processor with 4GB or 6GB RAM options. The Nova 5G steps up with a more powerful Unisoc T8200 (6nm) chip and comes with 6GB or 8GB RAM.

Both phones run NxtQuantum OS based on Android 15, which is built by nxtQ.

The company promises zero bloatware and secure Indian data storage on MeitY-approved Google Cloud regions. Plus, these phones also follow a zero-trust security framework. Ai+ says both these phones will get the Android 16 update and 3 years of security patches too.

Cameras and battery

The camera setup is identical on both phones. This includes a 50MP rear camera with autofocus and a 5MP selfie camera with fixed focus. Nothing groundbreaking, but it should handle basic photography. Battery life looks solid with a 5000mAh cell in both devices. The charging is pretty basic at 10W, so you’ll need patience when plugging in.

Connectivity and features

The Pulse sticks to dual 4G while the Nova 5G obviously gets dual 5G support. Both have dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3.5mm headphone jack (which is nice to see). You’re also getting FM radio, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and the usual sensors. The phones come with NxtPrivacy Dashboard, NxtSafe Space, and NxtMove App.

Ai+ Pulse and Nova 5G Specifications:

	Ai+ Pulse	Ai+ Nova 5G
Design, build	167.35 x 77.37 x 8.5 mm, 193 gm	168.04 x 77.7 x 8.2 mm, 196 gm
Display	6.7-inch TFT IPS screen, HD+, 90Hz refresh rate	6.7-inch LCD screen, HD+, 120Hz refresh rate
Chipset	Unisoc T615 4G (12nm)	Unisoc T8200 (6nm)
Memory	4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)	6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)
Software & UI	NxtQuantum OS on top of Android 15
Rear Camera	50MP sensor (autofocus)
Front Camera	5MP sensor (teardrop notch)
Security	Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Connectivity	Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, , USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G (only on Pulse 5G)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Light
Battery	5,000 mAh with 10W charging (10W adapter in the box)

Ai+ Pulse and Nova 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

In Nepal, the official price of the Ai+ Pulse is NPR 8,999 for the 4/64GB and NPR 12,499 for the 6/128GB model, while the Ai+ Nova 5G costs NPR 13,999 and NPR 17,999 for the 6/128GB and the 8/128GB variants, respectively. You can buy Ai+ smartphones in Nepal from CG-authorized stores across the country.