Ledger Nano S Plus vs Nano X: what is the difference?

The main Ledger Nano S Plus vs Nano X difference is how each device connects. The Nano X, released in 2019, adds Bluetooth and a battery so it can pair with phones wirelessly, while the Nano S Plus, released in 2022, is a smaller wired-only device. For storing keys and signing transactions, the two work in much the same way.

What is the difference between the Ledger Nano S Plus and Nano X?

Ledger's own comparison lists these differences as of November 2026:

• Connection: the Nano S Plus uses a USB cable only. The Nano X uses USB-C or Bluetooth.
• Battery: the Nano S Plus has none and is powered by the cable. The Nano X has a 100 mAh rechargeable battery that is not replaceable.
• Size and weight: the Nano S Plus measures 62.4 x 17.4 x 8.2 mm and weighs 21 g. The Nano X is 72 x 18.6 x 11.7 mm and 34 g.
• Secure element rating: Ledger lists the Nano S Plus chip at CC EAL6+ and the Nano X chip at CC EAL5+.
• Price: the Nano X costs more than the Nano S Plus.

Both use a 1.1-inch monochrome OLED screen at 128 x 64 pixels, two physical buttons, a PIN that wipes the device after repeated wrong attempts, and optional passphrase support. Ledger says neither supports its newer Transaction Check feature.

Does the Nano S Plus have less memory than the Nano X?

Not in practice. Ledger says the Nano X can hold around 100 apps at once, and the Nano S Plus up to 100 apps depending on app size. When it launched the Nano S Plus in April 2022, Ledger said the extra memory fixed the main complaint about the original Nano S, which forced owners to uninstall apps to make room. For the older model's status, see is the Ledger Nano S still supported.

How does Bluetooth work on the Ledger Nano X?

The Nano X uses Bluetooth 5.2 Low Energy to talk to the Ledger Wallet app (formerly Ledger Live) on iOS and Android phones. Ledger's product page lists about five hours of battery autonomy. Your private keys stay inside the device. Bluetooth only carries the transaction for you to review and approve with the buttons. Firmware updates over Bluetooth need Ledger OS 2.4.1 or later, and older versions update by cable. You can read more about the companion app in what is Ledger Live.

Is the Ledger Nano S Plus compatible with iPhone?

No. Ledger states that iPhones do not support wired Ledger connections, and the Nano S Plus has no Bluetooth, so its mobile support is limited to Android 10 or later over a cable. On a computer, both devices work with Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later and Ubuntu LTS 20.04 or later. The Nano X works with iOS and Android phones. For a broader look at hardware wallet brands, see Trezor vs Ledger.