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Eufy 4G Camera S230 vs Eufy SoloCam S230

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Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Eufy site.
2026 verdict
Anyone mounting a camera within reach of home Wi-Fi should take the Eufy SoloCam S230, the solar-powered sibling that outlasts and out-features the 4G model.
Eufy SoloCam S230
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Eufy SoloCam S230
$129.99
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It adds an integrated solar panel, a longer rated battery life of four months against three, pet detection, an RTSP stream and the option of eufy cloud backup, and its 135 degree view is a little wider. The Eufy 4G Camera S230 shares the name, the 2K video, the spotlight, color night vision and 8 GB of built-in storage, but trades Wi-Fi for a 4G LTE SIM and adds GPS, which makes it the camera for a place with no internet at all. Both are IP67 rated and work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Pick the Eufy SoloCam S230 for a house or garden, and the Eufy 4G Camera S230 for a site where Wi-Fi does not reach.
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FeatureEufy 4G Camera S230Eufy SoloCam S230Winner
Price$109.99$129.99Eufy 4G Camera S230
Rating3.94.4Eufy SoloCam S230
Battery Life3 months4 monthsEufy SoloCam S230
Solar ChargingNOYESEufy SoloCam S230
StorageInternalInternal, CloudEufy SoloCam S230
AlertsMotion, PeopleMotion, People, Animals, Familiar FacesEufy SoloCam S230
GPSYESNOEufy 4G Camera S230
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Weather ResistanceIP67IP67Tie
PoENONOTie
Connectivity4G2.4 GHz WiFiTie
2K VideoYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Connection

The Eufy 4G Camera S230 runs on a 4G LTE SIM with no Wi-Fi option, so it needs mobile coverage and a data plan. The Eufy SoloCam S230 joins your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi at no running cost.

Power

The Eufy SoloCam S230 has a solar panel built in and a rated four months per charge. The Eufy 4G Camera S230 is rated for three months and has no panel, so it comes down to recharge.

Local and third-party recording

Both record to 8 GB of built-in storage without a subscription. The Eufy SoloCam S230 also offers RTSP for a NAS or Home Assistant and optional eufy cloud backup; the Eufy 4G Camera S230 lists neither.

Detection

Both detect people. The Eufy SoloCam S230 also detects pets, and adds facial recognition with an extra eufy device.

GPS

Only the Eufy 4G Camera S230 has GPS, useful on a boat, an RV or a remote site where knowing where the camera is matters.

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What owners say

Eufy SoloCam S230 owners come back to two things: no subscription, since footage stays on the free built-in storage, and a solar panel that, for many of them, keeps the battery high for a year even through cloudy stretches. They praise the 2K image and wide angle for covering a whole yard, the two-screw install, few false alerts from wind or birds, and a camera that keeps working through snow and summer heat. The complaints are about the app rather than the camera: a lag between a motion alert and being able to watch the clip, reports of full-page ads in the eufy app, and a minority who saw the camera power itself off or lose its connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Eufy 4G Camera S230 the same as the Eufy SoloCam S230?

No. They share the S230 name, 2K video, a spotlight, color night vision and 8 GB of built-in storage, but the Eufy 4G Camera S230 connects over 4G LTE with GPS, while the Eufy SoloCam S230 uses Wi-Fi and has an integrated solar panel.

Which is better: the Eufy SoloCam S230 or the Eufy 4G Camera S230?

The Eufy SoloCam S230 wherever Wi-Fi reaches. It has built-in solar charging, a longer rated battery life, pet detection and RTSP. The Eufy 4G Camera S230 is only the better choice where there is no Wi-Fi.

Does the Eufy 4G Camera S230 need a subscription?

Not for recording: the Eufy 4G Camera S230 stores footage on 8 GB of built-in memory. It does need a SIM with a data plan to connect. The Eufy SoloCam S230 records to the same kind of built-in storage over Wi-Fi, with eufy cloud as a paid option.

How long does the battery last on each?

eufy rates the Eufy SoloCam S230 at about four months per charge, with solar topping it up, and the Eufy 4G Camera S230 at about three months with no built-in solar panel. Real life depends on how often the camera is triggered.

Who should buy the Eufy 4G Camera S230?

Owners of remote land, holiday homes, RVs, boats or building sites with mobile coverage but no Wi-Fi, who want local recording and GPS.

Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S230?

Homeowners who want a set-and-forget solar camera for the yard or driveway, with free local storage, a spotlight and RTSP for a NAS or Home Assistant.

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