ZTE nubia Alpha
The ZTE nubia Alpha is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2100, built for basic everyday tasks (2019).
2019 · Entry-level · Proprietary OSⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.01" · 47.1 x 35 x 13.8 mm (1.85 x 1.38 x 0.54 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2100
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.01" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 158g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2100 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2019, February. Released 2019, April
Also Known As
Versions: Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi/LTE
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2100
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
244 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
🔋 Battery
Capacity
500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
158g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
47.1 x 35 x 13.8 mm (1.85 x 1.38 x 0.54 in)
Build
Plastic front (display), stainless steel 316L frame
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE nubia Alpha does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Alpha supports eSIM.
No, the ZTE nubia Alpha does not have NFC.
No, the ZTE nubia Alpha does not support a memory card.
The ZTE nubia Alpha SIM configuration: eSIM.
No, the ZTE nubia Alpha does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE nubia Alpha uses No.
The ZTE nubia Alpha supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The ZTE nubia Alpha has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
