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Fire‑Boltt launches Boltt Ace 5G and Evo in India

Overview

On 25 August 2026, Fire‑Boltt officially entered the smartphone market with the launch of its boltt sub-brand, debuting the Ace 5G and Evo models in India.

Both devices feature a 6.79-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a slim 7.95mm profile. They run on a clean version of Android 16 and incorporate Google Gemini-powered AI tools, including “Circle to Search” and “Google Lens”.

The boltt Ace 5G serves as the higher-end model, utilizing a Unisoc T8200 octa-core chipset and a 64MP primary rear camera. It is priced starting at ₹13,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant. The more affordable boltt Evo utilizes a Unisoc T7250 chipset and a 50MP primary camera, with prices starting at ₹10,999 for the 4GB/64GB model.

Both smartphones include 6,000mAh batteries and are available through e-commerce platforms like Flipkart.

Following the launch, boltt established a service network of over 250 service centres across major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata. This network provides component-level repairs, replacements, and software diagnosis. The brand also introduced “Boltt Care”, an integrated support platform within the smartphones for direct connection to support teams and live agents. Boltt intends to expand the network to between 350 and 400 centres within six to eight months and plans to introduce doorstep service in the future.

Entities

Boltt · Flipkart · Fire-Boltt · Arnav Kishore · Google

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    boltt launches 250+ service centres across India

    Smartphone brand boltt has launched over 250 service centres across India to support its new Evo and Ace 5G models, with plans to expand to 400 centres in the coming months.

  2. 30 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
    boltt launches Ace 5G and Evo smartphones in India

    Fire-Boltt's new sub-brand, boltt, has launched its first smartphones in India: the Ace 5G and Evo, featuring 120Hz displays, 6000mAh batteries, and Google Gemini AI integration.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    boltt announces Ace and Evo smartphones with AI features

    boltt has announced its Ace and Evo smartphones, featuring AI integration and Pure Android 16, with actor Ayushmann Khurrana serving as brand ambassador ahead of the August 2026 launch.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Boltt to launch Ace 5G and Evo 4G smartphones in India

    Boltt will launch its first smartphones, the Ace 5G and Evo 4G, in India on August 25, featuring 6000mAh batteries and AI camera capabilities.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Fire-Boltt launches first smartphones Boltt Evo and Ace in India

    Fire‑Boltt is launching its first smartphones, the budget‑priced Boltt Evo (4G) and Ace (5G), on August 25 in India via Flipkart, priced Rs 10‑15k with Unisoc T7250 chips.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Boltt smartphone brand partners with Flipkart for Freedom Sale 2026

    Boltt, Fire‑Boltt’s new Indian smartphone brand, will be the title sponsor of Flipkart’s Freedom Sale 2026 (7‑15 Aug) to boost market entry, after a teaser launch highlighting its large user base.

Sources

bizrapidx.com · capovelo.com · devicenext.com · enavabharat.com · fonearena.com · gadgetnews.net · gogi.in · gsmarena.com · hindi.pardaphash.com · in.mashable.com · itvoice.in · latestly.com · medianews4u.com · memeburn.com · mobilityindia.com · news18.com · quinciple.com · techgenyz.com · techvorm.com · techxeber.az · telecomtalk.info · tokasot.com

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