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Tangem Wallet or BitBox02 Nova?

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

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Your device: iPhone

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In short

Recorded differences: Controls / Display and Wallet recovery.

Tangem WalletOne edition

Price at Tangem

BitBox02 NovaMultiple cryptocurrencies

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

iPhone

Your device

Approve transactions: Tangem Wallet:
NFCTangem app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Set up the wallet: Tangem Wallet:
NFCTangem app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in

Approve transactions

Computer: Tangem Wallet:
Not supported; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Tangem Wallet:
NFCTangem app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Tangem Wallet:No controls on the walletDisplay: No device display; BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: Tangem Wallet:Backup cards; BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase
Operating power: Tangem Wallet:Powered by NFC; BitBox02 Nova:USB power

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both

Not fully confirmed

Battery: Tangem Wallet:No battery; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Tangem WalletNeeds a compatible NFC phone; transaction details are checked on the phone, not an independent device screen.

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

Tangem Wallet

iPhone · Android

Tangem appNFCBitcoin / Ethereum

Connection requirements

You need a compatible NFC phone and supported versions of its operating system and wallet app. You check the transaction details on the phone.

BitBox02 Nova

iPhone

BitBoxAppBluetoothBitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in

Connection requirements

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.

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

Android

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Connection 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.

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Tangem WalletBitBox02 Nova

Size and weight

Dimensions: Tangem Wallet:Sources disagreeTangem’s specifications list 85.6 × 54 × 1 mm; its Ring and card comparison lists 85.5 × 54 × 0.88 mm.; BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector
Device weight: Tangem Wallet:6 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g

Materials and finish

Materials: Tangem Wallet:Body: Plastic; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Security and software

Security chip: Tangem Wallet:CC EAL6+; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3

Operating conditions

Operating temperature: Tangem Wallet:-25 °C … 50 °C; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Protection

Dust and water protection: Tangem Wallet:IP69K; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Display

Display type: Tangem Wallet:No built-in display; BitBox02 Nova:OLED
Resolution: Tangem Wallet:No built-in display; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px
Colour mode: Tangem Wallet:No built-in display; BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome

Device connections

USB port: Tangem Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB-C
Memory card slot: Tangem Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:microSD

Processor

Core and clock speed: Tangem Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz
Controllers: Tangem Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:ATSAMD51J20A · DA14531