The Ai+ NovaFlip 5G just did what no other brand has done in India — it brought the flip-phone form factor under ₹30,000. Launched on Flipkart on May 8, 2026 at an introductory ₹29,999, the NovaFlip undercuts Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola’s Razr by a massive margin and finally makes folding phones genuinely accessible for Indian buyers. Here’s everything about it — price, specs, the sovereign NxtQuantum OS, and whether it actually makes sense to buy.
Ai+ NovaFlip 5G in 30 seconds
💰 Price: ₹29,999 (8GB+256GB) — India’s first flip under ₹30,000
📱 Display: 6.9″ FHD+ AMOLED inside + 3.0″ AMOLED cover
⚙️ Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7300X · 8GB RAM · 256GB
📸 Cameras: 50MP rear + 32MP autofocus selfie
🔋 Battery: 4325mAh · 33W fast charging
🇮🇳 Software: Android 15 with NxtQuantum OS (India’s first sovereign OS) · launched May 8 on Flipkart
Ai+ NovaFlip 5G price in India & availability
The NovaFlip launches at an introductory price of ₹29,999 for the sole 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, exclusively on Flipkart as part of the Big Saving Days sale from May 8, 2026. The colour at launch is Glacier White. For context, the cheapest flip phone in India until now — the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip — sits well above ₹70,000, while the Motorola Razr series starts above ₹50,000. The NovaFlip is roughly half that.
Ai+ NovaFlip 5G full specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Display (inner) | 6.9″ FHD+ AMOLED |
| Display (cover) | 3.0″ AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm) |
| RAM / Storage | 8GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP |
| Front camera | 32MP with autofocus |
| Battery / Charging | 4325mAh · 33W USB-C (PD3.0, PPS) |
| Software | Android 15 with NxtQuantum OS |
| Connectivity | 5G+5G dual SIM · Wi-Fi 6 tri-band · NFC |
| Dimensions (folded / open) | 87.3×76×15.6 mm / 169.4×76×7.5 mm |
| Weight | 193 g |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted |
| Standby / talk time | up to 310h 5G standby · 19.5h VoNR talk |
Design & dual AMOLED displays
The NovaFlip keeps the format that made flip phones cool — pocket-sized when shut, full-size when open — but with two genuine AMOLED panels instead of one big screen plus a tiny notification strip. The 6.9-inch inner display is a full FHD+ AMOLED for video, scrolling and social, while the 3-inch cover AMOLED handles notifications, music, calls and quick selfies without unfolding. A hall sensor enables a flip-aware UI that switches modes when the phone closes.
At 193g and just 15.6mm thick when folded, it’s pocketable in a way standard candy-bar phones aren’t. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is the practical placement for a flip form factor.
Cameras
It runs a 50MP rear camera and — more importantly for a flip phone aimed at creators — a 32MP front camera with autofocus. That’s a clear nod to the “phone-as-vlogging-camera” use case, where the cover display + folded phone becomes a tiny tripod. You can also shoot rear-camera selfies using the 3-inch cover display as a viewfinder, which usually only happens on phones twice this price.
NxtQuantum OS — India’s sovereign OS
The NovaFlip runs Android 15 with NxtQuantum OS, billed as India’s first sovereign mobile operating system. Founder Madhav Sheth (ex-Realme India) describes Ai+ Smartphone as a “next-generation brand built in India” with a privacy-first architecture. In practice that means an Android-based skin built in India, on a brand that controls its own software stack rather than reskinning Chinese ROMs.
For India’s growing taste for sovereign tech — see our look at Sarvam Indus AI — the NovaFlip is the smartphone equivalent of that wave.
Should you buy the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G?
You want a flip phone without paying ₹70,000+
If the flip form factor is what you actually want — pocketability, expressive design, vlog-style selfies — the NovaFlip is the cheapest legitimate flip in India by a wide margin.
You want raw spec power for the money
At ₹29,999 you can buy a 144Hz gaming candy-bar like the best AI phones under ₹30,000 (iQOO Neo 10R, Moto Edge 60 Pro, POCO X7 Pro) with a stronger chipset and a bigger battery. It’s paying a “form-factor premium” — you’re buying the flip, not the flagship internals.
Ai+ NovaFlip 5G FAQs
What is the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G price in India?
It launches at ₹29,999 (8GB+256GB), exclusively on Flipkart from May 8, 2026 during the Big Saving Days sale. It’s India’s first flip phone priced under ₹30,000.
Is the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G a foldable phone?
Yes — it’s a foldable in the flip form factor (like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or Motorola Razr), folding vertically to fit in a pocket and opening to a 6.9-inch inner display.
Which chipset and battery does the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G use?
It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, paired with a 4325mAh battery and 33W USB-C fast charging.
What operating system does the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G run?
Android 15 with NxtQuantum OS — described as India’s first sovereign mobile operating system, developed by Madhav Sheth’s NxtQuantum Shift Technologies.
Is the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G worth buying?
If you specifically want a flip phone, it’s by far the cheapest option in India. If you don’t care about the flip form factor, a similarly priced candy-bar like the iQOO Neo 10R or POCO X7 Pro offers more raw performance for the same money.
Where can I buy the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G?
Exclusively on Flipkart at launch, starting May 8, 2026 at ₹29,999. Available in Glacier White.