Ai+ Phone Price Hike from Nov 15: New Prices List
The Ai+ smartphone price hike is scheduled for November 15, 2026, and it will make several budget and mid-range phones ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 costlier. FoneArena reported the announcement on October 28. If you were planning to buy an Ai+ Pulse or Nova phone, you have until November 14 to pay the current price, which also overlaps with the Diwali sale season.
Ai+ price hike November 2026: the key facts
According to FoneArena, Ai+ cited persistent macroeconomic cost pressures and elevated input costs as the reasons. This is the second hike in a few months; the previous one came in August.
- Effective date: November 15, 2026. Current prices stay available until November 14.
- Affected phones: Pulse 2 FE, Pulse 2, Nova 2 5G, Nova 2 Neo 5G, Nova 2 Power 5G, Nova 2 Pro 5G and Nova 2 Ultra 5G.
- Hike range: ₹1,000 to ₹3,000, depending on model and variant.
- Not affected: the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G (8GB + 256GB), which stays at ₹49,999.
Ai+ phones: old vs new price list
The table below is from FoneArena. Prices marked with an asterisk in the source include applicable bank offers.
| Model | Variant | Until Nov 14 | From Nov 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ai+ Pulse 2 FE | 4GB + 64GB | ₹8,999 | ₹10,999 |
| Ai+ Pulse 2 | 4GB + 64GB | ₹8,999 | ₹10,999 |
| Ai+ Pulse 2 | 4GB + 128GB | ₹9,999 | ₹11,999 |
| Ai+ Pulse 2 | 6GB + 128GB | ₹10,999 | ₹12,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 5G | 4GB + 64GB | ₹11,999 | ₹13,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 5G | 4GB + 128GB | ₹12,999 | ₹14,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 5G | 6GB + 128GB | ₹13,999 | ₹15,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G | 4GB + 64GB | ₹12,499 | ₹14,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G | 4GB + 128GB | ₹12,999 | ₹15,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G | 6GB + 128GB | ₹14,999 | ₹16,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G | 6GB + 128GB | ₹15,999* | ₹17,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G | 8GB + 128GB | ₹16,999* | ₹19,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 Pro 5G | 6GB + 128GB | ₹16,999* | ₹17,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 Pro 5G | 8GB + 128GB | ₹17,999* | ₹19,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G | 6GB + 128GB | ₹18,999* | ₹20,999 |
| Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G | 8GB + 128GB | ₹19,999* | ₹22,999 |
| Ai+ NovaFlip 5G | 8GB + 256GB | ₹49,999 | ₹49,999 |
Who is hit the hardest?
In percentage terms, the entry-level Pulse 2 and Pulse 2 FE are the most affected: the 4GB + 64GB variant goes from ₹8,999 to ₹10,999, a jump of ₹2,000 on a very low base. The biggest rupee increase, ₹3,000, applies to the Nova 2 Neo 5G (4GB + 128GB), the Nova 2 Power 5G (8GB + 128GB) and the Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB + 128GB). The Nova 2 Pro 5G 6GB + 128GB gets the smallest hike at ₹1,000.
Should you buy an Ai+ phone before November 15?
If you were already set on an Ai+ phone, buying before November 15 locks in a lower price and also lets you stack Diwali bank offers. Remember that prices marked with an asterisk include bank offers, so your actual saving depends on your card.
If you are still comparing, the hike narrows the gap with rivals. At around ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 you can look at established brands, and our best phones under ₹20,000 guide lists strong options with benchmark scores. Also check the POCO X7 5G and the iQOO Z10x for comparison. For the latest sale prices, see our Diwali sale 2026 phone deals.
Price hikes are a wider trend: other brands have also been raising prices recently, so festive discounts may be the last good window for a while.
FAQ
When does the Ai+ price hike start?
November 15, 2026. The current prices remain available through November 14.
Which Ai+ phones are getting costlier?
Pulse 2 FE, Pulse 2, Nova 2 5G, Nova 2 Neo 5G, Nova 2 Power 5G, Nova 2 Pro 5G and Nova 2 Ultra 5G.
Is the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G getting a price hike?
No. It stays at ₹49,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant.
Why is Ai+ raising prices?
The company cited macroeconomic cost pressures and elevated input expenses, according to FoneArena.
