BluetoothTrezor Suite · Bitcoin / EthereumCurrent app needs iOS 16.4+
Android
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · BitcoinPhone needs USB OTG
Trezor Safe 7:
✓
USB · BluetoothTrezor Suite · Bitcoin / EthereumAndroid 12+
Where they differ
Cryptocurrencies
BitBox02 Nova:Bitcoin-only
Trezor Safe 7:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Controls / Display
BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Trezor Safe 7:Touchscreen
Wallet recovery
BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase
Trezor Safe 7:Recovery phrase
Operating power
BitBox02 Nova:USB power
Trezor Safe 7:Battery or USB power
Not fully confirmed
Battery
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Trezor Safe 7:Rechargeable
Before you choose
Consider
BitBox02 NovaOn iPhone and iPad, Bluetooth carries the data but the wallet still needs a physical power connection. You control it by touching its edges, not the screen. BitBoxApp on iPhone and iPad guides firmware updates when a compatible version is offered.
Trezor Safe 7Wireless use means pairing the wallet with a compatible phone or computer and keeping its battery charged.
With an iPhone, plug BitBox02 Nova into the phone or another suitable power source. It uses Bluetooth to exchange data. Ethereum needs the Multi edition; the Bitcoin-only edition cannot be changed to Multi.
Android
BitBoxAppUSBBitcoinPhone needs USB OTGConnection requirements
Your Android phone needs USB OTG support to connect to Nova over USB. Ethereum requires the Multi edition; a Bitcoin-only device cannot be changed to Multi.
Trezor Safe 7
Computer
Trezor SuiteUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux
Setup and signing use the Trezor Suite app over Bluetooth. Installing the current iPhone app requires iOS 16.4 or later. USB-C is for charging. Check that Suite supports the asset and network you want to use; the Bitcoin-only edition is limited to Bitcoin.
Setup and signing use the Trezor Suite app on Android 12 or later, over Bluetooth or a supported USB-C connection. Check that Suite supports the asset and network you want to use; the Bitcoin-only edition is limited to Bitcoin.