BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android
Ledger Nano Gen5:
✓
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG
Where they differ
Controls / Display
Ledger Nano Gen5:Touchscreen
BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery
Ledger Nano Gen5:Recovery phrase
BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase
What they have in common
Cryptocurrencies
Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both
Not fully confirmed
Operating power
Ledger Nano Gen5:Not recorded
BitBox02 Nova:USB power
Battery
Ledger Nano Gen5:Rechargeable
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Before you choose
Consider
Ledger Nano Gen5Check the full model name when buying; Ledger Nano X and Ledger Nano S Plus use different controls and connections.
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.
Apps and requirements
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Connectivity
Ledger Nano Gen5
Computer
Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux
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 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.
