Rank #7 in Best Trail Camera 2026: 10 Ranked, and the mAh Numbers That Don't Add Up
MAXDONE Solar Wildlife Camera 4K 64MP, 2nd Gen
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 749
- Rank
- #7
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The MAXDONE PH970S takes seventh place in this guide at £58.99, with a 4.4 rating from 749 ratings. It is the solar model of the group: a 6,000mAh rechargeable battery paired with an auto-charging panel, a 0.1s PIR trigger, 850nm low-glow infrared, 64MP stills, 4K video, IP66 sealing and a 32GB microSD card already in the box. The first bullet is a warning rather than a feature: this is not a home Wi-Fi or internet camera, it will not connect to a router, and setup plus file downloads run through a local hotspot with a 13-metre range.
Its place at number seven comes down to price. The same 64MP, 6,000mAh and 32GB specification appears on a second listing at £52.98, so this one asks £6.01 more for figures that read identically — and nothing in the listing explains the gap. The text also disagrees with itself in places: the bullets say the camera does not connect to routers while the specification table lists Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and the bullet quotes night vision up to 55 ft where the table says 15 metres. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing — price, specification and rating included — and not from any testing of our own.
How those 749 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £58.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 749 ratings |
| Stated resolution | 64MP stills, 4K video |
| Battery | 6,000mAh — the bullet point and the specification table agree on this one |
| Included memory card | 32GB microSD (as listed) |
| Night vision range | Up to 55 ft in the bullet point, 15 metres in the specification table |
| Connectivity | Specification table lists Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; a bullet says it does not connect to routers |
| Night vision type | Thermal Sensing (as listed), against 850nm infrared in the bullets |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Trail Camera 2026: 10 Ranked, and the mAh Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Does the MAXDONE PH970S connect to my home Wi-Fi?
No. The first bullet states it is not a home Wi-Fi or internet camera, that it does not connect to routers and that it allows no remote monitoring — setup and downloads use a local hotspot within a 13-metre range.
What battery does the MAXDONE PH970S use?
A built-in 6,000mAh rechargeable battery, given as 6,000mAh in both the bullet points and the specification table, plus an auto-charging solar panel.
Is a memory card included with the MAXDONE PH970S?
Yes. The listing says a 32GB microSD card is pre-installed, alongside a Type-C cable, an installation belt and a stand mount.
How fast does the MAXDONE PH970S trigger?
The bullet point quotes a 0.1s trigger time, with adjustable PIR sensitivity.
Why is the MAXDONE PH970S £58.99 when an identical listing is £52.98?
The listing gives no reason. Both carry the same 64MP, 6,000mAh and 32GB figures, and the £6.01 difference is not explained anywhere in the Amazon text.
What warranty does the MAXDONE PH970S come with?
The specification lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty, and the listing also mentions an extended warranty you activate by contacting the MAXDONE support team.
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