Ai+ NovaFlip Flip Smartphone Announced Under ₹40,000 Ahead of Q1 2026 Launch
- Utshab Biswas
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Ai+ Smartphone has announced NovaFlip, its first flip smartphone, entering the flip smartphone space in India with a bang. Priced under ₹40,000, the NovaFlip will launch in Q1 2026. With the launch of the NovaFlip, it can safely be said that Ai+ Smartphone is laying the groundwork for the rest of the Nova Series lineup that will feature Nova Pro, Nova Ultra, and a potential foldable smartphone.
Ai+ Smartphone is the next-generation smartphone brand from India, they are known for reliability, performance, and trust. It is powered by NxtQuantum OS, the first sovereign mobile OS from India, and was created by NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, a deep Indian tech firm founded by the current chairperson, Madhav Sheth. NxtQuantum OS is written in India and is designed to offer a competitive edge in the global market, maintaining privacy, safety, and a clean experience.
In contrast to many smartphones that come pre-installed with bloated custom skins and unnecessary applications, NxtQuantum OS has a privacy-centric approach. In fact, it has no bloatware, tracking software, or user data control. These aspects of NxtQuantum OS make it perfectly suitable for individuals who prioritize openness.
Ai+ NovaFlip offers more than another flip phone for the sake of being different. Rather than leveraging the flip design as simply another hardware feature, Ai+ has incorporated the NxtQuantum OS into the phone for seamless functionality whether it is closed or opened. When closed, the functionality of this phone is for quick checks, touch-it-and-go functionality, or simply for reading info, whereas opening it reveals a full smartphone feature phone.
This considerate software optimization is necessary because it ensures that the file explorer feels very practical to use in real life. The advantage is that you will experience the best of both worlds compactness if you want it and functionality whenever you need it.
One of the most appealing facets of NovaFlip is its competitive pricing tactic. By aiming for a price segment of below ₹40,000, Ai+ Smartphone is able to democratize the experience of owning a flip phone in India. The price policy perfectly aligns with the overall mission of Ai+ Smartphone to offer high-quality technology that doesn’t hamper performance and trust for its users in the long run.
The NovaFlip also marks an important milestone in Ai+ Smartphone’s 5G technology roadmap, signifying its focus and commitment towards penetrating all possible segments and yet maintaining affordability at its core.
Commenting on the launch, Madhav Sheth, CEO of Ai+ Smatphone and Founder of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, elaborated on how flip smartphones are emotionally and functionally appealing. He clarified that flip smartphones offer a return to compactness and control in a way which most consumers have actually missed over the smartphone era of today.
As he says: “NovaFlip is designed to cater to today’s lifestyles, offering a solution that is easier to move, does not require your full attention, and can be used for quick communication or intentional disconnection.”
The NovaFlip marks the launch of the first lineup for Ai+ Smartphone’s flagship series, which includes other devices such as Nova Pro, Nova Ultra, and even a foldable smartphone. Every device in this lineup is supposed to possess unique features, high performance, and a better user experience operating NxtQuantum OS.
The company has already confirmed that the specifications of the NovaFlip will be released later in view of its launch in Q1 of 2026. Ai+ Smartphone's NovaFlip is, therefore, completely changing the way a high-end flip smartphone will look in India. The team has successfully managed to combine a classic design, 5G readiness, a privacy-focused sovereign OS, and affordability to set a new standard for all others in the segment to follow. The wait for the launch is almost over, and Ai+ Smartphone's NovaFlip is turning out to be one of the most eagerly awaited Indian smartphones of 2026.
