Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro support eSIM?

Yes — eSIM supported

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has eSIM hardware, so it can hold a travel data plan next to your usual SIM. Take 30 seconds to confirm it on your own unit before you buy anything — market variants differ.

Android SIM manager screen showing the Add eSIM option, as it appears on the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Where the Add eSIM option appears in Android's SIM manager.

Short answer

Yes. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro supports eSIM. Dial *#06# — a 32-digit EID under the IMEI confirms it on your unit. The phone must also be carrier-unlocked for a travel eSIM to install.

Last verified 2026-08-16 against Nothing Support — eSIM.

Check the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro yourself in 30 seconds

  1. 1

    Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager

    On the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, look for an “Add eSIM” or “Download a SIM instead?” option.

  2. 2

    Or dial *#06#

    If the popup lists a 32-digit EID below the IMEI, the phone has eSIM hardware.

  3. 3

    Update the software first

    Some models only expose the eSIM option after a system update; install pending updates before testing.

  4. 4

    Confirm the phone is carrier-unlocked

    Insert a SIM from another network. If it connects, the phone is unlocked and can install a travel eSIM.

Dialer popup showing IMEI and a 32-digit EID, the result that confirms eSIM hardware on a Nothing phone
The *#06# result. An EID line means eSIM hardware; no EID means none.

What to watch out for on Nothing

Nothing phones support eSIM on global units. Add it under Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Download a SIM instead.

Source: Nothing Support — eSIM · data reviewed 2026-08-16

Frequently asked questions

Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro support eSIM?
YesThe Nothing Phone (3a) Pro ships with eSIM hardware, so it can install a travel eSIM alongside your normal SIM. Confirm it on your own unit in 30 seconds: dial *#06# and look for a 32-digit EID under the IMEI. Verified against Nothing Support — eSIM and re-checked on 2026-08-16.
Can the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro use a travel eSIM and my home SIM at the same time?
YesThe Nothing Phone (3a) Pro runs a travel eSIM for data while your home line stays active for calls and SMS. Turn data roaming off on the home line so it cannot bill you.
Will a carrier-locked Nothing Phone (3a) Pro accept a travel eSIM?
NoA phone locked to its original carrier rejects any foreign profile, even with eSIM hardware present — the Add eSIM option appears but the install fails. Ask the carrier for a network unlock first; most do it free once the contract period ends.
Does where I bought the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro matter?
It dependson the brand. Nothing phones support eSIM on global units. Add it under Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Download a SIM instead. The *#06# test always reflects your specific unit, so trust it over any model list including this one.

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Compatibility data last reviewed 2026-08-16.