Xiaomi debuts 4G solar camera with 9,900mAh battery

Xiaomi has introduced the Smart Solar Camera 4 Pro 4G Dual-Camera Edition, an outdoor security camera built for places with no power outlet and no Wi-Fi. The company is targeting yards, construction sites, and vacation properties, where battery life matters more than appearance.

In China, the camera is priced at 649 yuan, or about $95. That puts it into a growing category already occupied by TP-Link, Reolink, and Ezviz, all of which sell similar 4G solar-powered cameras for locations where running cables is expensive or impractical.

Xiaomi’s pitch centers on a few specific features: two cameras, automatic switching between two SIM cards, and integration with Mi Home.

Key specs include:

• Two 5-megapixel cameras with 3K recording
• f/1.6 lenses
• A 9,900mAh battery
• A 7.6W solar panel
• 4G support and dual SIM support
• IP66 water and dust resistance
• microSD storage and Mi Home app connectivity
• Two-way voice calling and a light-and-sound alarm

According to Xiaomi, the battery lasts more than a week without recharging, while the solar panel largely removes reliance on external power. At night, the camera uses white and infrared LEDs, turning them on automatically when it detects a person.

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There is also an AOV mode: when no motion is detected, the camera records once every two seconds. Xiaomi says that reduces storage use by more than 90%.

Sales in China have already started in pre-order form. On paper, the device looks fairly straightforward for the current market, but if Xiaomi keeps pricing close to the Chinese launch price abroad, it could become one of the more affordable options in its class.