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Ledger Nano S Plus vs Ledger Flex

From Ledger’s entry model to its mid-range touchscreen. Same chip certification, same app, same coins; the Flex adds a sharp E Ink touchscreen, wireless connections and an aluminium frame.

  • €59 vs €249
  • Screen 1.1″ vs 2.8″
  • Both EAL6+
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Nano S Plus €59 · Flex €249 in the official shops

By the PlatformCrypto.eu editorial team · checked on

Ledger Nano S PlusLedger Flex

Short answer

Which one should you get?

If you just hold, the Nano S Plus does the job for a quarter of the price. The Flex is worth it if you use DeFi or sign often, especially from an iPhone.

€59Ledger Nano S Plus in the official shop
€249Ledger Flex in the official shop
2022 / 2024years they went on sale
21 g / 58 gweight of each

Specifications

Nano S Plus and Flex side by side

A tick marks the better model on that point.

Specifications of the Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Flex
SpecLedger Nano S Plus (opens in a new tab)Ledger Flex (opens in a new tab)
PriceAdvantage: €59Drawback: €249
ScreenDrawback: 1.1″ monochrome, 128 × 64Advantage: 2.8″ E Ink, 480 × 600
ControlsTwo buttonsTouchscreen
iPhoneDrawback: NoAdvantage: Yes, via Bluetooth
BluetoothNoYes
NFCNoYes
BatteryNoYes
Wireless chargingNoNo
Vibrates on confirmNoNo
Secure chipOne chip, EAL6+One chip, EAL6+
Open sourceApp open, chip OS closedApp open, chip OS closed
Backup24 words24 words
CoinsAll Ledger coinsAll Ledger coins
HousingPlasticAluminium, Gorilla Glass
Dust and waterNoneNone
Weight21 g58 g
Size62.4 × 17.4 × 8.2 mm78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mm
On sale since20222024

Prices in the official Trezor and Ledger shops, checked on 26 October 2026; the total in your basket is what counts.

Differences

Where the Nano S Plus and Flex differ

Your choice

Which one suits you?

In common

What they share

Whichever you choose, the Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Flex both give you these basics.

  • Secure chip certified EAL6+
  • The same free app: Ledger Wallet
  • Exactly the same coins and tokens
  • USB-C connection
  • 24-word recovery phrase

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Order the Nano S Plus or the Flex

Straight from the official shops, factory-sealed. Never buy a device that has already been set up: someone else may know its recovery phrase.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Flex differ most in the screen (1.1″ monochrome against 2.8″ E Ink), iPhone support and the controls (two buttons against touchscreen). In the official shops the Ledger Nano S Plus costs €59 and the Ledger Flex €249.

Which is cheaper, the Ledger Nano S Plus or the Ledger Flex?

The Ledger Nano S Plus is €190 cheaper: €59 against €249 for the Ledger Flex in the official shops.

Do the Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Flex work with an iPhone?

The Ledger Nano S Plus does not work with an iPhone at all (Android and computer only), while the Ledger Flex works fully with an iPhone over Bluetooth.

Which is more secure, the Ledger Nano S Plus or the Ledger Flex?

The Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Flex both keep your keys in a secure element certified EAL6+. Because the Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Flex are both made by Ledger, they run the same app and security model. Your recovery phrase still matters most.

Can the Ledger Nano S Plus store the same coins as the Ledger Flex?

Yes: the Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Flex use the same Ledger Wallet app and support exactly the same coins.

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