Ai+ Pulse Tablet Review 2026: Price, Specs and Honest Verdict

Ai+ is part of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies and is widely reported as the brand owned by Madhav Sheth, the executive best known for building Realme’s business in India. That background explains the strategy. Ai+ launched with aggressive pricing, a full ecosystem of phones, a flip phone, smartwatches, earbuds and this tablet, and a clear focus on budget buyers.

The PulseTab arrived alongside the Nova 2 phone series at a single event on April 9, 2026. It is the brand’s first tablet.

Should a new brand worry you? A little caution is fair. Established brands have years of software updates and service centre networks behind them. Ai+ is still building both. Before buying, check that there is a service point in or near your city, and keep your invoice safe for the one year warranty. That said, a new brand also has a reason to price hard and treat early buyers well, because it needs word of mouth.

Specification	Ai+ Pulse Tablet (PulseTab)
Display	10.95 inch, 1920 x 1200 Full HD, 90Hz, up to 400 nits
Processor	MediaTek Helio G88, octa core (2x Cortex-A75 at 2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.8GHz)
Graphics	Mali-G52 MC2
RAM	6GB at launch (4GB and 8GB listings also seen)
Storage	128GB, expandable up to 1TB via microSD (TF card)
Battery	8,000mAh with fast charging
Rear camera	13MP with autofocus
Front camera	8MP
Audio	Quad speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity	4G VoLTE, dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Software	Android 16 with NxtQuantum OS
Thickness and weight	About 7.95mm, about 503g
Fingerprint sensor	No
Launch price	₹9,999 (6GB + 128GB)

Three lines in that table deserve attention. Android 16 out of the box is newer than what many budget tablets ship with. Dual SIM 4G with VoLTE is rare under ₹15,000 and means the tablet can make calls and use mobile data without Wi-Fi. And the lack of a fingerprint sensor means unlocking by PIN or pattern, which is normal for tablets in this range.

At launch, Smartprix reported the PulseTab at ₹9,999 for the 6GB and 128GB model, with sales starting in May 2026. Since then, trackers have shown higher numbers. Smartprix’s comparison page listed the lowest price at ₹13,999 in July, and its variant listings show figures between ₹12,999 and ₹15,999.

Two things are driving this. First, memory chip prices rose sharply across the electronics industry in 2026, and budget devices feel it most because RAM and storage are a big share of their cost. Ai+’s own Nova 2 Ultra phone also moved up from its launch price over the same period. Second, different sellers list different variants, so the same tablet name can appear at very different prices on the same day.

Price point	What it means for you
₹9,999 to ₹10,999	Excellent value, buy without much thought if it suits your needs
₹11,000 to ₹12,999	Still reasonable, check bank offers first
₹13,000 to ₹14,000	Compare carefully with the Redmi Pad 2 before buying
₹15,000 and above	Skip it, better tablets exist at this money

Always check the RAM variant in the listing title. A 4GB model at the same price as a 6GB model is a worse deal, even if the product photos look identical.

The 10.95 inch Full HD screen is the Ai+ Pulse Tablet’s strongest point. At 1920 x 1200, text and videos look properly sharp, which matters for reading PDFs, notes and ebooks. Many tablets near ₹10,000 still use lower HD+ resolution panels that look soft up close.

The 90Hz refresh rate makes scrolling through apps and web pages smoother than a basic 60Hz screen. A peak brightness of 400 nits is decent for indoor use and shaded areas, though it will struggle in direct sunlight.

The panel is a TFT LCD, not AMOLED, so blacks will look greyish in a dark room and colours will not pop the way they do on premium tablets. For watching lectures, YouTube and movies in a normal room, it is perfectly comfortable.

Paired with quad speakers, this is clearly a tablet designed for watching and reading first.

This is the section that decides whether the PulseTab fits you.

The MediaTek Helio G88 is an older budget chip. It has two faster Cortex-A75 cores and six efficiency cores, with Mali-G52 graphics. It is the kind of processor found in budget phones from a few years ago, and it is noticeably slower than the Helio G99 used in tablets like the Redmi Pad 2 range and many ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 devices.

Based on how the G88 behaves in other devices, here is a realistic expectation:

Should run comfortably:

• YouTube, Netflix-style apps and online class apps
• Reading PDFs, ebooks and notes
• WhatsApp, browsing and Google Docs
• Video calls on Meet or Zoom
• Casual games like Ludo, puzzle games and Candy Crush style titles

Likely to feel slow or struggle:

• BGMI and Free Fire at higher settings (playable only at low settings, expect frame drops)
• Many apps open at the same time
• Heavy photo or video editing

With 6GB of RAM, light multitasking between two or three apps should be fine. If you are choosing between variants, avoid the 4GB model. On an older chip, the extra RAM makes a real difference to how smooth the tablet feels after months of use.

An 8,000mAh battery paired with an efficient budget chip is a combination built for long use. For video watching, reading and online classes, a tablet with this capacity should comfortably last a full day of mixed use, and several days of light use.

Ai+ mentions fast charging but has not highlighted a specific wattage in launch coverage. Filling an 8,000mAh battery takes time on any budget charger, so plan on charging overnight rather than quick top ups between classes. We have not seen independent battery test results yet, so treat any exact screen-on-time claims from sellers with care.

Most tablets under ₹15,000 are Wi-Fi only, or charge extra for a SIM version. The Ai+ Pulse Tablet supports dual SIM 4G with VoLTE in its launch configuration.

This matters a lot for certain buyers:

• Students in areas without home Wi-Fi who use mobile data for online classes
• Parents who want one device for a child that can also work as an emergency phone
• Small shop owners who want a big screen device for billing apps, UPI and calls in one place
• Anyone who travels and wants streaming without a hotspot draining their phone

If a SIM slot is your top priority, the PulseTab competes on a feature many rivals charge much more for.

The 13MP autofocus rear camera and 8MP front camera are standard for budget tablets. Use them for scanning documents, capturing notes from a whiteboard and video calls. Do not buy a tablet for photography anyway.

On software, the PulseTab runs Android 16 with Ai+’s NxtQuantum OS. Ai+ has promoted a privacy feature called NxtPrivacy Dashboard across its devices. What Ai+ has not clearly announced is a long term promise for how many Android updates and security patches the tablet will receive. Established brands usually state this upfront, so this is a question worth asking before you buy, especially if you plan to keep the tablet for three years or more.

Feature	Ai+ Pulse Tablet	Redmi Pad 2	OnePlus Pad Go
Price seen	₹9,999 launch, up to ₹13,999 now	From ₹16,999	₹19,999
Display	10.95 inch FHD, 90Hz	90Hz display	11.35 inch 2.4K, 90Hz
Processor	Helio G88	Helio G100 Ultra	Helio G99
Battery	8,000mAh	9,000mAh	8,000mAh
SIM / calling	4G dual SIM included	Separate cellular variant from ₹18,999	Wi-Fi and LTE variants
Speakers	Quad	Quad Dolby Atmos	Quad
Brand track record	New brand	Established	Established

The pattern is clear. The PulseTab wins on price and includes 4G calling as standard. The Redmi Pad 2 wins on performance, battery size and brand support, but costs several thousand rupees more, and more again if you want its SIM version. The OnePlus Pad Go has the sharper screen but sits in a higher budget.

If the PulseTab is available near ₹10,000, the gap to the Redmi Pad 2 is big enough to justify the Ai+ tablet for light users. If the PulseTab costs ₹14,000 and the Redmi Pad 2 is ₹16,999, the extra ₹3,000 buys a noticeably faster tablet from a proven brand.

[INTERNAL-LINK: Redmi Pad 2 review → full review article]

A good fit for:

• School students who need a large screen for online classes, PDFs and YouTube lectures
• Families buying a shared tablet for videos and video calls
• Buyers who need 4G calling and mobile data on a budget
• Older parents who want a big screen for WhatsApp video calls and news

Not the right fit for:

• Serious mobile gamers
• Anyone who wants guaranteed long term software updates from a proven brand
• Buyers paying ₹15,000 or more, where better established options exist

The Ai+ Pulse Tablet is a well specified budget tablet on paper. A sharp 10.95 inch Full HD 90Hz screen, a big 8,000mAh battery, quad speakers and 4G dual SIM calling is an impressive list for a first product from a new brand. The Helio G88 keeps it in the light use category, and the brand’s update policy and service network are still unproven.

Price decides everything here. Around ₹10,000, it is one of the best value tablets you can buy for studies and entertainment, especially if you need a SIM slot. Around ₹14,000, it becomes a harder sell against the Redmi Pad 2. Check the variant, compare prices on the same day, and buy only when the number sits closer to its launch price.

What is the Ai+ Pulse Tablet price in India?

It launched at ₹9,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. Price trackers have since shown it between ₹12,999 and ₹15,999 depending on the variant and seller, with ₹13,999 seen as a lowest price in July 2026.

Does the Ai+ Pulse Tablet support calling?

Yes. It supports dual SIM 4G with VoLTE, so it can make voice calls and use mobile data without Wi-Fi.

Is the Ai+ Pulse Tablet good for gaming?

It handles casual games well. Heavier games like BGMI and Free Fire should run only at low settings because the Helio G88 is an older budget chip.

Is the Ai+ Pulse Tablet good for online classes?

Yes, this is one of its best uses. The Full HD screen, quad speakers, 8MP front camera and large battery suit lectures, PDFs and video classes well.

Who makes Ai+ tablets?

Ai+ is part of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies and is reported to be owned by Madhav Sheth, formerly known for leading Realme in India.

Can I expand the storage?

Yes. The 128GB storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD (TF) card.