BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
BitBox02:
Not supported
Android
SafePal S1:
✓
QRSafePal app · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG
BitBox02:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Where they differ
Controls / Display
SafePal S1:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input
BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
BitBox02:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery
SafePal S1: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
SafePal S1:Not recorded
BitBox02 Nova:USB power
BitBox02:USB power
Battery
SafePal S1:Rechargeable
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
BitBox02:Not recorded
Before you choose
Consider
SafePal S1USB is for charging and firmware updates. To sign a transaction, exchange QR codes with the mobile app.
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.
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.
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
Device weight
SafePal S1:Not confirmed
BitBox02 Nova:13 g
BitBox02:12 g
Power and charging
Battery capacity
SafePal S1:400 mAh
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
BitBox02:Not recorded
Materials and finish
Materials
SafePal S1:ABS · PVC
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
BitBox02:Not recorded
Device connections
USB port
SafePal S1:Not confirmed
BitBox02 Nova:USB-C
BitBox02:USB-C
Memory card slot
SafePal S1:Not recorded
BitBox02 Nova:microSD
BitBox02:microSD
Security and software
Security chip
SafePal S1:CC EAL6+
BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3
BitBox02:ATECC608B
Operating conditions
Operating temperature
SafePal S1:Sources disagreeSafePal’s store gives −20 to 70 °C for operation; the S1 manual gives 0 to 55 °C. The manual’s −20 to 60 °C range is for storage.
