Ai+ is quietly preparing a much bigger smartphone push in India, and the latest developments give us a clearer picture of what the company has planned for the coming weeks.
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G has now been teased on Flipkart with the tagline “Power Has a New Benchmark,” while its Geekbench appearance has already revealed a major performance jump over the previous generation.
But the Nova 2 Power is not the only upcoming Ai+ phone making noise. The Ai+ Pulse 2 FE has also been spotted on Geekbench, carrying model number APE401, giving us the first performance-related clue for the more affordable device. The Pulse 2 FE has also appeared in certification records, suggesting that its launch is getting closer.
This could be an important double launch for Ai+, with the Nova 2 Power expected to compete in the sub-₹25,000 segment and the Pulse 2 FE potentially targeting buyers under ₹15,000.
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G Teased on Flipkart
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G has started appearing on Flipkart with a clear teaser campaign. The promotional image carries the “Flipkart Unique” branding along with the message “Power Has a New Benchmark.”
This confirms that Flipkart will be an important sales channel for the Nova 2 Power, but the teaser does not mean the smartphone has officially launched yet. Ai+ appears to be building anticipation ahead of the actual launch.
Nova 2 Power Geekbench Shows a Big Upgrade
The Nova 2 Power has already appeared on Geekbench under model number APM501. The benchmark listing shows Android 16 and around 7.37GB of memory, pointing toward an 8GB RAM configuration under testing.
The device recorded 850 points in single-core performance and 2,891 points in multi-core performance in the Geekbench comparison shown.
Another Geekbench run of the same APM501 model recorded 949 single-core and 2,620 multi-core points, showing that benchmark results can vary between individual runs.
The processor is identified as structure {Mali-G52 MC2 and MT6769V/CB} couldbe MediaTek Helio G70, while the Nova 2 Power confirmed to use the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 platform.
Pulse 2 FE Also Appears on Geekbench
And here comes the interesting part. The Ai+ Pulse 2 FE has also made its way onto Geekbench, giving us another important clue about the upcoming smartphone.
The device has been associated with the APE401 model number in the Geekbench comparison, while the certification listing identifies the Pulse 2 FE separately. This is important because it moves the Pulse 2 FE beyond a simple IMEI sighting and gives us another indication that Ai+ is actively testing the phone.
The Pulse 2 FE is expected to sit below the Nova 2 Power in Ai+’s lineup and could target the under-₹15,000 segment. That would put it directly against some of the most aggressive budget smartphones in India.
Pulse 2 FE Could Be the Under-₹15K Fighter
Our earlier exclusive report revealed that Ai+ was working on the Pulse 2 FE, with the device spotted in the IMEI database before its specifications were known.
Now, with certification activity and Geekbench testing entering the picture, the phone is becoming much more interesting.
The existing Pulse 2 is positioned as an affordable device with a large display, 120Hz refresh rate, 6,000mAh battery and 50MP camera. The Pulse 2 FE could build on that formula while bringing improvements to performance and other areas.
If Ai+ manages to keep the Pulse 2 FE below ₹15,000, it could become a serious value-focused option, especially if the company delivers a meaningful performance upgrade over the current Pulse 2.
Two Phones, Two Price Segments
Ai+ appears to be preparing two very different weapons for the Indian market.
The Nova 2 Power 5G is aimed at the sub-₹25,000 category and is being teased on Flipkart with a strong focus on power and performance. Its Geekbench results already suggest a substantial improvement over the previous generation.
The Pulse 2 FE, meanwhile, could take the fight into the under-₹15,000 segment. Its Geekbench appearance and certification activity suggest that Ai+ is actively preparing the phone for launch.
For Ai+, this could be an important moment. Instead of relying on a single budget smartphone, the company appears to be building a wider lineup that can compete across multiple price categories.
The Nova 2 Power has already started building hype through its Flipkart teaser, while the Pulse 2 FE is slowly revealing itself through certifications and benchmark testing. Now, all eyes are on Ai+ for the official launch dates, pricing and complete specifications.
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