Does the ZTE nubia Alpha have eSIM?
Yes. The ZTE nubia Alpha supports eSIM. Add a travel eSIM for data abroad and keep your usual SIM for calls and texts.
Checked on August 6, 2026 in its spec sheet
Source: GSMArena
eSIM
Yes
on every version
Lines at once
1
eSIM only
eSIMs stored
Not stated
in its spec sheet
Announced
February 2019
How to check that your ZTE nubia Alpha has eSIM
Three checks, in under a minute.
- 1
In Settings
Settings › Network or Connections › SIM: an “eSIM” or “Add eSIM” option means the phone has eSIM; menu names vary by brand.
- 2
Dial *#06#
On most phones, this code shows the IMEI and, when the phone has eSIM, an EID number.
- 3
Check it is unlocked
A travel eSIM only works on a phone that is not locked to a carrier: your carrier can confirm it and unlock your ZTE nubia Alpha before you leave.
The best eSIM for your trip with the ZTE nubia Alpha
Choose your destination, trip length and usage: the three best offers from today’s price check.
How you use your phone
Maps and messagesGPS, WhatsApp, email
Social mediaInstagram, TikTok, browsing
Video and callsstreaming, video calls
Hotspotlaptop, tablet
You need
6 GB
that is 0.8 GB a day
- Maps and messages1.4 GB
- Social media4.2 GB
- Video and calls0 GB
- Hotspot0 GB
Look for a plan with at least 6 GB.
The best offers for this trip
For 7 days and 6 GB in Thailand
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$22.00$3.14 per day- 25 GB at full speed, then reduced speed
- Networks: AIS and True
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
Jetpac
10 GB · 7 days
$9.50$0.95 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Network: AIS
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Nomad
50 GB · 10 days
$15.00$0.30 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Network: True
- Hotspot allowed
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How to install a travel eSIM on the ZTE nubia Alpha
Install it at home on Wi-Fi, a few days before you leave: it only connects once you land. Menus can differ slightly by version.
- 1
Buy the eSIM
You receive a QR code or an activation code by email.
- 2
Add it
Settings › Connections (or Mobile network) › SIM manager › Add eSIM, then scan the QR code.
- 3
Pick the lines
Keep your usual SIM for calls and texts and choose the travel eSIM for mobile data.
- 4
On arrival
Turn on data roaming for the travel eSIM only.
Good to know before you travel
- 1
One line at a time
The ZTE nubia Alpha runs a single line at a time: switch to the travel eSIM for data, and back to your SIM to receive calls.
The ZTE nubia Alpha and eSIM: what to know
From its spec sheet and the 8 ZTE models in our database.
ZTE and eSIM
- All 8 ZTE models in our database support eSIM.
- The first one: the ZTE nubia Alpha (2019).
- The most recent: the ZTE nubia Neo 5 (April 2026).
The most popular destinations
For each country, today’s podium and every plan we compare.
Questions about the ZTE nubia Alpha and eSIM
Answered from its spec sheet and from today’s prices.
Does the ZTE nubia Alpha support eSIM?
Yes. The ZTE nubia Alpha supports eSIM. Add a travel eSIM for data abroad and keep your usual SIM for calls and texts.
How many eSIMs can the ZTE nubia Alpha use?
The ZTE nubia Alpha runs 1 lines at the same time (eSIM only).
Can I keep my phone number abroad with the ZTE nubia Alpha?
Only one line runs at a time on the ZTE nubia Alpha: you switch between your SIM and the travel eSIM.
Which travel eSIM should I get for the ZTE nubia Alpha?
Any data eSIM works on an unlocked ZTE nubia Alpha. The right one depends on the trip: on October 22, 2026, for a week in Thailand with everyday use, the best price was Jetpac at $9.50. Compare your destination with the tool above.
Does the ZTE nubia Alpha have a SIM card slot, or is it eSIM only?
No: the ZTE nubia Alpha has no SIM card slot. It works with eSIM only.
Can I use two eSIMs at the same time on the ZTE nubia Alpha?
No: only one line works at a time.
Why is my eSIM not working on the ZTE nubia Alpha?
Check four things in your SIM settings: the travel eSIM is turned on, it is chosen for mobile data, data roaming is on, and your phone is not locked to a carrier. Then restart it.
What if the eSIM is stuck on “activating”?
Activation needs an Internet connection: stay on Wi-Fi for a few minutes, then restart the phone. Many travel eSIMs only connect once you land, so “No service” before you leave is normal.