BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android
SafePal X1:
✓
BluetoothSafePal app · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG
Where they differ
Controls / Display
SafePal X1:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input
BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery
SafePal X1:Recovery phrase
BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase
What they have in common
Cryptocurrencies
Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both
Not fully confirmed
Operating power
SafePal X1:Not recorded
BitBox02 Nova:USB power
Battery
SafePal X1:Rechargeable
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Before you choose
Consider
SafePal X1Payments use the phone app and Bluetooth. X1 firmware updates need a computer and a USB connection.
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.
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.
SafePal X1:Sources disagreeSafePal’s store gives −20 to 50 °C for operation; its manual gives 0 to 45 °C. The manual’s −20 to 60 °C range is for storage.
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Size and weight
Dimensions
SafePal X1:Not recorded
BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector
