In the world of mobile operating systems (OS), India has now introduced its first indigenous alternative – NxtQuantum OS. But when compared to mature OSes like Xiaomi’s HyperOS, Vivo’s Funtouch OS, and OnePlus’ OxygenOS, the question arises: is it really better, or just playing the emotional “Made in India” card? I spent the past week testing its demo unit, and here is my in-depth analysis – without any bias.
Data Security: Indian Servers vs Global Cloud
HyperOS, Funtouch OS, ColorOS, Nothing OS, and OxygenOS offer end-to-encryption to users, but their data is stored on offshore servers like Singapore or the US. NxtQuantum OS has found a great Indian solution for this. As published on nxtq.in, it uses Google Cloud servers in India itself, which are MeitY-approved. This means that your data does not go out of India, and remains safe as per government guidelines. Furthermore, Madhav Sheth, Founder and CEO of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies confirmed, it has a “consent-first” model, in which no third-party can access your data.
I tested it practically: When I installed the same app (e.g. Paytm) on HyperOS (Xiaomi 14 Pro) and NxtQuantum OS (AI+ Nova 5G), NxtQuantum showed 3 additional permission warnings – including an option to block location data sharing. This transparency was not found in OxygenOS that comes in OnePlus smartphones (Oneplus 12R, or 13R).
Performance: The real advantage of bloatware-free
Xiaomi’s HyperOS comes with 12 pre-installed apps (Mi Pay, GetApps, etc.) that take up 1.2GB of storage. NxtQuantum OS? Just 6 apps (all uninstallable), and that too in just 380MB. In short, in the NxtQuantum OS based devices you will get completely bloatware-free experience and this improves the speed of the phone and keeps the storage free. In my benchmark tests:
- Called start up time: NxtQuantum (2.1 seconds) vs HyperOS (3.4 seconds)
- RAM utilization: With 5 background apps, NxtQuantum uses just 1.8GB of RAM, while OxygenOS takes up 2.3GB
But there is one drawback: QuantumStore (Indian app store) currently has only 1,200+ apps available, while Google Play Store has 3 million+. However, the top 100 Indian apps like Paytm, Flipkart, Zomato are available.
AI smartness: The magic of local training
NxtQuantum’s “Trained AI for Indian contexts” is really impressive. For example:
Real-time translation: HyperOS translated “Have you eaten food?” into Bengali. while NxtQuantum understood the cultural context and gave “ভাত খেয়েছ?” (Bhaat Kheyecho?).
Health Monitoring: Fitness app connects directly to Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Records (ABDM) – a feature unavailable in HyperOS/OxygenOS
Real World Usage: Is it durable?
I used NxtQuantum OS as my primary driver for 3-5 days and in my test I found very interesting things and these are…
- Battery Life: 7 hours 22 minutes SOT on 5000mAh battery (HyperOS: 6 hours 45 minutes)
- Language Support: Deep integration in 12 Indian languages, means your device with NxtQuantum OS installed will understand things and provide output based on your voice.
- Cons: WhatsApp chat backup happens on QuantumCloud instead of Google Drive, which has a storage limit of just 15GB right now.
Conclusion: The right choice for whom?
Choose HyperOS, OxygenOS, FunTouch Os, or ColorOS if: You want global apps, gaming and multi-device ecosystem with smartwatches, smartbands, laptops, and tablets.
Choose NxtQuantum OS if: Data privacy, localized AI, and bloatware-free experience are your main priority.
The ultimate truth: NxtQuantum OS is still in its infancy, but it can prove to be a game-changer in India as it comes in budget segment smartphones that range from the ₹5,000-15,000.
You can try your hands on NxtQuantum OS on AI+ Pulse (starts at INR 4,999) and AI+ Nova 5G (starts at INR 7,999) and tell others about it on social media platform X, FB, Instagram!
