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Ledger Nano S or Ledger Flex?

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

Ledger Flex

One edition

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Wallet 3

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In short

Transaction approval (iPhone) is confirmed only for Ledger Flex.

Ledger Nano SOne edition

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

Approve transactions

Computer: Ledger Nano S:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin
USBLedger Wallet · Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Ledger Nano S:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Ledger Nano S:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Ledger Nano S:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; Ledger Flex:Touchscreen

What they have in common

Wallet recovery: Recovery phrase
Both

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Ledger Nano S:Not confirmed; Ledger Flex:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Operating power: Ledger Nano S:USB power; Ledger Flex:Not recorded
Battery: Ledger Nano S:Not confirmed; Ledger Flex:Rechargeable

Before you choose

Consider

Ledger Nano SLedger is phasing out support. Check the required device app, network and task before relying on an existing setup.

Ledger FlexiPhone connects by Bluetooth. Android connects by USB or Bluetooth. NFC does not replace USB or Bluetooth for ordinary transactions. Cryptocurrency support depends on the app.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

Ledger Nano S

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoinWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Bitcoin Taproot accounts require the latest available Nano S OS and Bitcoin device app 2.1.0 or later. Ledger is phasing out Nano S support; check the supported versions before updating an old device.

Ledger WalletUSBEthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

For ordinary ETH transfers on Ethereum, use a supported Nano S OS and Ethereum device app. Ledger is phasing out Nano S support; this does not establish support for swaps, NFTs or staking services.

Ledger Flex

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

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Ledger Nano SLedger Flex

Display

Display type: Ledger Nano S:OLED; Ledger Flex:E Ink
Resolution: Ledger Nano S:128 × 32 px; Ledger Flex:480 × 600 px
Screen diagonal: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:2.8″
Colour mode: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Grayscale
Shades of grey: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:16

Memory

Flash memory for OS and apps: Ledger Nano S:320 kB; Ledger Flex:Not recorded
Storage space: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:1.5 MB

Size and weight

Dimensions: Ledger Nano S:59.9 × 18 × 8.9 mmClosed · Dimensions as listed by the manufacturer; Ledger Flex:78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Ledger Nano S:16.2 g; Ledger Flex:57.5 g

Power and charging

Battery life: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
Charging methods: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Wireless charging: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Not supported

Device connections

USB port: Ledger Nano S:Micro-USB; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Bluetooth version: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:5.2
NFC functions: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger Recovery Key · Ledger Security Key