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Trezor Model T or BitBox02 Nova?

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

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In short

Transaction approval (iPhone) is confirmed only for BitBox02 Nova.

Trezor Model TMulti-coin firmware

BitBox02 NovaMulti-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Approve transactions

Computer: Trezor Model T:
USBTrezor Suite · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Trezor Model T:
Not supported; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android: Trezor Model T:
USBTrezor Suite · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Trezor Model T:Touchscreen; BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: Trezor Model T:Recovery phrase; BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: Trezor Model T:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB power
Battery: Trezor Model T:Not confirmed; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Trezor Model TTrezor Suite supports setup and signing on a computer or an Android phone running Android 12 or later. iPhone can show imported accounts but cannot use Model T to sign.

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

Trezor Model T

Computer

Trezor SuiteUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Use current Trezor Suite and compatible firmware. Bitcoin-only firmware is limited to Bitcoin. Universal firmware supports Bitcoin and ordinary ETH transfers on Ethereum.

Android

Trezor SuiteUSBBitcoin / Ethereum

Connection requirements

Setup and signing use the Trezor Suite app on Android 12 or later over USB. Use a data cable or adapter matching the phone and Model T’s USB-C port. Bitcoin-only firmware is limited to Bitcoin; ETH requires Universal firmware.

BitBox02 Nova

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

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

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.

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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Trezor Model TBitBox02 Nova

Display

Display type: Trezor Model T:LCD; BitBox02 Nova:OLED
Screen diagonal: Trezor Model T:1.54″; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Resolution: Trezor Model T:240 × 240 px; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px
Colour mode: Trezor Model T:Colour; BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome

Size and weight

Dimensions: Trezor Model T:64 × 39 × 10 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector
Device weight: Trezor Model T:22 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g

Materials and finish

Materials: Trezor Model T:Casing: PC/ABS; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Device connections

USB port: USB-CBoth
Memory card slot: microSDBoth

Security and software

Security chip: Trezor Model T:No Secure Element; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3
Conformity marks: Trezor Model T:CE · RoHS; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Processor

Core and clock speed: Trezor Model T:ARM Cortex-M4 · 180 MHzClock speed applies from firmware 2.6.0; BitBox02 Nova:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz
Controllers: Trezor Model T:STM32F42x; BitBox02 Nova:ATSAMD51J20A · DA14531