Rank #2 in Best Trail Camera 2026: 10 Ranked, and the mAh Numbers That Don't Add Up
XTU 4K 64MP Solar Wildlife Camera
- Rating
- 4.3
- Ratings
- 1,650
- Rank
- #2
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
XTU's 4K 64MP solar wildlife camera sits at number two in this guide at £56.99, rated 4.3 from 1,650 reviews. It is a tree-mounted, IP66-rated camera with a solar panel on top, a rechargeable battery inside, and a 32GB microSD card already fitted.
It lands here for the same reason the camera above it does: the numbers on its own listing do not agree with each other. The first bullet point credits the camera with a built-in 2,600mAh rechargeable battery; the specification table further down the same page says 2,500 Milliampere Hour (mAh). That is a 100mAh gap rather than a tenfold one, but it is the same pattern — the capacity figure is a marketing number, not a measured one. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing and nothing from our own testing.
How those 1,650 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £56.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 1,650 ratings |
| Battery capacity (bullet point) | 2,600mAh |
| Battery capacity (specification table) | 2,500 Milliampere Hour (mAh) (as listed) |
| Batteries are Required | No (as listed), while the bullet point lists four AA batteries as an option |
| Effective still resolution | 64MP |
| Waterproof rating | IP66 |
| Included storage | 32GB microSD card pre-installed (supports up to 256GB, not included) |
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
What battery does the XTU 4K 64MP Solar Wildlife Camera use?
The listing gives two figures. The bullet points say a built-in 2,600mAh high-capacity rechargeable battery, and the specification table says 2,500 Milliampere Hour (mAh). Both appear on the same product page.
How is the XTU camera powered?
By a solar panel on the top, a built-in rechargeable battery, and the Type-C socket on the bottom. The bullet point also mentions combining four AA batteries, which are not included.
What resolution does the XTU record at?
The listing states 64MP still images and 4K video, with audio.
Is a memory card included with the XTU camera?
Yes. The listing says a 32GB microSD card is pre-installed, and that the camera supports up to 256GB cards, which are not included.
How does the XTU connect to a phone?
Through the camera's built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, using the app named TrailCam Go. The listing states a WiFi connection distance of up to 49 feet.
Is the XTU camera waterproof?
The listing gives an IP66 waterproof rating for the camera.
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