For the last decade, the smartphone industry has largely been in a holding pattern. Processors get faster, cameras gain more megapixels, and screens become slightly brighter and more bezel-less. But true, paradigm-shifting innovation has felt elusive.
Enter the AI+ Smartphone Pulse, a device that doesn’t just pack a powerful chipset but fundamentally reimagines the user interface around proactive artificial intelligence. After spending more than three months with the Pulse, it’s clear this isn’t just another phone; it’s a glimpse into the intuitive, almost telepathic future of personal computing.
Design and Display: Familiar Canvas, Intelligent Core
At first glance, the Pulse doesn’t scream “revolution.” It arrives with a sleek, minimalist design that feels premium in the hand. The aerospace-grade aluminum frame and the matte glass back (which does a fantastic job repelling fingerprints) house a vibrant 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display.
With a buttery 90Hz refresh rate and peak brightness hitting 2,500 nits, it’s a screen that competes with the best offerings from the industry. The bezels are uniformly thin, offering an immersive canvas.
However, the true innovation lies beneath the display. The Pulse integrates a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that is arguably more important than the primary CPU. This isn’t just for on-device photo processing; it powers the “Pulse” of the device—its namesake ambient awareness.
A ring of microensors, barely visible around the camera module, constantly (and privately) monitors the environment for contextual cues. The hardware is a stage, but the AI is the star of the show.
Feature Sets and Specifications
Processor & Performance: The Ai+ Pulse features the Unisoc T615, which has performed quite well on supporting on-device AI tasks.
AI Camera System: The device features a 50 MP main camera with “Matrix AI” capabilities for enhanced photography, paired with a 5 MP front camera.
Storage & RAM: Options range from 4GB RAM/64GB storage (Pulse).
Software: It runs on Android 15 with the NxtQ OS, designed for privacy and on-device AI functionality.
On-Device AI and Hardware Focus:
NxtQuantum OS: The phones emphasize privacy-focused on-device AI, allowing for personalized, faster processing without constant cloud reliance.
AI Integration: The camera software uses AI for scene optimization, and the system utilizes AI for performance management.
Performance and Battery | The Efficiency of Intelligence
Powering this experience is the latest generation octa-core chipset, but its real-world performance is defined by the synergy between the CPU and the NPU. The device handles intensive gaming (like Genshin Impact at max settings) with ease, but it’s in everyday tasks where the NPU shines.
Because the AI handles so many background tasks—like managing network connectivity, predictive app loading, and screen refresh rates based on content—the 5,000 mAh battery lasts an astonishing two days under moderate to heavy use. The phone learns your routine; it knows you doom-scroll Twitter for 20 minutes after waking up and stream a movie at night. It allocates power accordingly, ensuring you never face battery anxiety. The 65W wired charging (0 to 100% in about 45 minutes) and 25W wireless charging are the cherries on top.
The Camera System | Computational Photography 2.0
The camera hardware is solid: a 50MP main sensor with a variable aperture, a 50MP ultrawide that doubles as a macro lens, and a 12MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom. But the “AI+” magic lies in the post-processing, which the company calls “Generative Photo Studio.”
While other phones simply brighten shadows, the Pulse understands the context of the photo. In a test shot of a bustling night market, the AI identified moving subjects and static backgrounds. It allowed me to take a long-exposure shot that kept the neon signs sharp but turned the moving crowd into a beautiful, silky blur—all handheld.
The most controversial, yet impressive, feature is “Magic Re-focus.” Using the multiple sensors and generative AI, the phone captures a “depth-rich” file. After taking a photo, you can go into the gallery and actually adjust the focal point, simulating the shallow depth-of-field of a professional portrait lens on a landscape shot.
It works about 80% of the time, but when it does, the results are breathtaking. Video recording is equally impressive, with AI-powered audio zoom that isolates the voice of your subject even in a noisy environment.
The Software | Android, Evolved
The Pulse runs on Android 15 with a very light skin. AI+ has wisely chosen not to bloat the phone with duplicate apps. Instead, they’ve enhanced the core Android experience. The “Pulse” is essentially a smart layer that sits on top of your existing apps. This means Google Maps is still Google Maps, but the Pulse can suggest the best route to your next meeting without you having to open it.
Privacy is a major selling point. The company heavily markets “Private AI,” meaning all your personal data used to train the Pulse—your habits, locations, and preferences—is processed on the device via the secure NPU. Nothing goes to the cloud unless you explicitly allow it for complex tasks, and even then, it is encrypted. In an era of increasing data anxiety, this focus on on-device intelligence is a massive relief.
Final Verdict | A Glimpse of Tomorrow
The AI+ Smartphone Pulse is not without its minor flaws. The on-device AI can sometimes be too slow to learn a new habit. However, to judge the Pulse purely on its specs is to miss the point. Aptly priced at INR 6,999, this is the first smartphone that truly feels like a partner rather than a tool. It doesn’t just wait for your commands; it anticipates your needs. It removes the friction of digital life, making the interaction between human and machine feel fluid and natural.
For tech enthusiasts and early adopters, the AI+ Smartphone Pulse is a mandatory purchase—it’s a look at where the entire industry is headed.
For the average user, it might take a week to adjust to a phone that often seems to read your mind. But once you do, going back to a traditional smartphone feels like driving a car with the handbrake on. The Pulse has successfully injected a digital sixth sense into our pockets, and frankly, it’s hard to imagine living without it.
