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DCENT Biometric Wallet, BitBox02 Nova or BitBox02?

The exact editions, side by side: how you’ll use them and the limits to know.

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In short

Transaction approval (iPhone) is confirmed only for DCENT Biometric Wallet and BitBox02 Nova.

DCENT Biometric WalletOne edition

Price at DCENT

BitBox02 NovaMulti-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

BitBox02Multi-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Biometric Wallet

NovaMultiple cryptocurrencies

Approve transactions

Computer: DCENT Biometric Wallet:
USBDCENT Wallet for Chrome · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: DCENT Biometric Wallet:
BluetoothDCENT app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in; BitBox02:
Not supported
Android: DCENT Biometric Wallet:
Bluetooth · USBDCENT app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Controls / Display: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input; BitBox02:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Recovery phrase; BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase; BitBox02:microSD backup and recovery phrase

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
All three

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB power; BitBox02:USB power
Battery: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Rechargeable; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; BitBox02:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

DCENT Biometric WalletChoose a touchscreen model if you prefer touch input. iPhone supports Bluetooth transactions; firmware updates need USB from a computer or Android device.

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.

BitBox02This model cannot sign with an iPhone. BitBox02 Nova is a different model with iPhone support.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

DCENT Biometric Wallet

Computer

DCENT Wallet for ChromeUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS

iPhone

DCENT appBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

DCENT appBluetooth · USBBitcoin / Ethereum

BitBox02 Nova

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

iPhone

BitBoxAppBluetoothBitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in

Connection requirements

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

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Connection 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.

BitBox02

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

Android

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / Ethereum

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

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DCENT Biometric WalletBitBox02 NovaBitBox02

Display

Display type: OLEDAll three
Resolution: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px; BitBox02:128 × 64 px
Colour mode: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome; BitBox02:Monochrome

Size and weight

Device weight: DCENT Biometric Wallet:36 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g; BitBox02:12 g
Dimensions: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector; BitBox02:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector

Power and charging

Battery life: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Up to 4 hr in use; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; BitBox02:Not recorded
Battery capacity: DCENT Biometric Wallet:530 mAh; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; BitBox02:Not recorded

Device connections

USB port: USB-CAll three
Bluetooth version: DCENT Biometric Wallet:4.1; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; BitBox02:Not recorded
Memory card slot: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:microSD; BitBox02:microSD

Security and software

Security chip: DCENT Biometric Wallet:CC EAL5+; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3; BitBox02:ATECC608B

Processor

Core and clock speed: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz; BitBox02:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz
Controllers: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:ATSAMD51J20A · DA14531; BitBox02:ATSAMD51J20A

Key dates

Announced: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:June 20, 2025; BitBox02:Not recorded
Available since: DCENT Biometric Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; BitBox02:September 25, 2019