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SafePal S1 or Ledger Flex?

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

Ledger Flex

One edition

Wallet 2

Add a wallet

Wallet 3

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Your device: Android

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In short

Recorded differences: Controls / Display.

SafePal S1One edition

Price at SafePal

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

Android

Your device

Approve transactions: SafePal S1:
QRSafePal app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Set up the wallet: SafePal S1:
QRSafePal app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Approve transactions

Computer: SafePal S1:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: SafePal S1:
QRSafePal app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Controls / Display: SafePal S1:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; Ledger Flex:Touchscreen

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both
Wallet recovery: Recovery phrase
Both
Battery: Rechargeable
Both

Before you choose

Consider

SafePal S1USB is for charging and firmware updates. To sign a transaction, exchange QR codes with the mobile app.

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

SafePal S1

Android · iPhone

SafePal appQRBitcoin / Ethereum

Ledger Flex

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

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SafePal S1Ledger Flex

Display

Display type: SafePal S1:IPS LCD; Ledger Flex:E Ink
Screen diagonal: SafePal S1:1.3″; Ledger Flex:2.8″
Resolution: SafePal S1:320 × 320 px; Ledger Flex:480 × 600 px
Colour mode: SafePal S1:Colour; Ledger Flex:Grayscale
Shades of grey: SafePal S1:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:16

Size and weight

Dimensions: SafePal S1:Not confirmed; Ledger Flex:78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: SafePal S1:Not confirmed; Ledger Flex:57.5 g

Power and charging

Battery capacity: SafePal S1:400 mAh; Ledger Flex:Not recorded
Battery life: SafePal S1:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
Charging methods: SafePal S1:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Wireless charging: SafePal S1:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Not supported

Materials and finish

Materials: SafePal S1:ABS · PVC; Ledger Flex:Not recorded

Device connections

USB port: SafePal S1:Not confirmed; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Bluetooth version: SafePal S1:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:5.2
NFC functions: SafePal S1:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger Recovery Key · Ledger Security Key

Security and software

Security chip: SafePal S1:CC EAL6+; Ledger Flex:ST33K1M5 · CC EAL6+
Device software: SafePal S1:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger OS

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.; Ledger Flex:Not recorded