Solar 4G Security Cameras: A Sourcing Guide for Importers and Wholesale Distributors

The short answer: what a solar 4G camera is, and what sourcing one looks like

A solar 4G camera is a fully self-contained outdoor security camera: a solar panel charges an integrated lithium battery, and footage travels over a 4G LTE SIM instead of WiFi or an Ethernet run. No power trenching, no modem, no network technician on site — which is exactly why this category sells into farms, construction sites, warehouses, parking lots and any location sitting off the grid. From a sourcing perspective, the configuration that actually moves in the Vietnamese and Latin American markets is: 1080p–2K resolution, an 8000mAh–20000mAh battery, an 8W or 15W panel, microSD storage up to 128GB, an IP66 weather rating, and 5–10 minutes of install time per camera. SolaGuard sources directly from the Shenzhen Leksell factory (established 2012; TÜV Rheinland, CE, FCC and RoHS certified), with a 150-SKU catalogue and wholesale prices quoted per order, an MOQ of 10 units for a trial order and 100 units for OEM/ODM.

The rest of this article is what a buyer needs to check off before signing a PO: which specifications actually drive your landed cost, where AOV differs from PIR, how to build your price tiers, and what the delivery schedule realistically looks like.

The four component groups that set your cost

The price of a solar 4G camera is decided almost entirely by four component groups. Understand these four and you can read any factory's quotation without being steered by impressive-sounding numbers that never get used in the field.

Battery and solar panel

This is the most expensive group, and the one most often inflated on a spec sheet. The real range across AOV models is 8000mAh to 20000mAh, paired with either an 8W or 15W panel. The pairing logic is straightforward: the heavier the load — continuous recording, dual lenses, frequent 4G transmission — the larger the battery and the larger the panel need to be. A big battery behind an undersized panel will not recharge fast enough through a rainy season, while an oversized panel on a small battery is money spent on materials the camera cannot use. If a supplier quotes capacity well beyond this range at a comparable price, ask for a measured capacity test report before you believe it.

Sensor and resolution

The stock standard is 1080p to 2K. That is the balance point between usable identification quality and power draw — higher resolution means heavier encoding, more 4G data consumed, and a battery that empties faster. 4K is available on custom/OEM orders only and is not part of the 150-SKU catalogue. The 2K dual-lens models let one lens cover the wide scene while the second pulls in detail, which suits farm gates and material yards particularly well.

Storage and connectivity

The standard is microSD up to 128GB. In practice, the recording policy determines retention far more than the card size does: event-based recording preserves a much longer history than continuous capture at a high bitrate. Set that expectation with your end customer at the start of the conversation — most "the camera overwrote my footage" complaints come from a mismatched expectation, not a hardware fault. On connectivity, agree on a suitable IoT data plan up front, because the monthly data bill is the cost the end customer feels most acutely once the camera is up.

Housing and weather rating

Outdoor models are rated IP66. That is the official figure, not a higher one — and quoting the rating accurately is what protects you when a warranty claim lands. IP66 handles heavy rain, driven wind and construction dust, which covers the operating conditions of the large majority of projects across Vietnam and Latin America.

AOV vs PIR: the biggest split in the current catalogue

AOV (Always-On Video) is an industry-generic term, not any single brand's label: the camera records continuously, 24/7, at very low standby power thanks to AI scene analysis, instead of sleeping until a PIR sensor picks up body heat.

Of the 150 SKUs, 49 are AOV models, with wholesale prices quoted per order. For customers running livestock, storing materials in open yards, or dealing with a site that has already been hit, AOV is the easiest line to sell and the easiest to hold margin on. PIR still makes sense for secondary monitoring points and budget-constrained jobs.

Catalogue and reference pricing

Below is the 2K dual-lens group with a 20000mAh battery and 15W panel — the best-selling cluster for outdoor projects:

The full catalogue spans entry-level units to the top of the range, which is enough range for a distributor to build three price tiers: an entry line for households and retail shops, a mid tier for smaller projects, and the AOV tier for agricultural and industrial work. Complete specifications for every SKU are in the product catalogue.

OEM, private label and lead times

Every model — including all 49 AOV units — is available for OEM/private label: your logo, your packaging, your manuals and your app branding. MOQ for OEM/ODM is 100 units; if you want to validate quality first, a 10-unit trial order is enough to run a real season in the field.

Our Vietnam office is in Ho Chi Minh City and serves domestic customers directly; orders for other markets ship straight from the factory. We do not operate a warehouse in Hanoi or Bangkok — stated plainly so you can build an accurate delivery schedule for your own customers.

Margins and how to get started

Discounts are tiered by volume: 20% from around 10 units, 30% from around 50 units. For dealers selling into projects, the 50-unit threshold is usually cleared on the very first contract for a farm or a warehouse chain. Full terms and the contract template are in the dealer programme; if you are importing by container or need pricing on a custom configuration, send your request through the wholesale page — quantity, unit price and delivery dates are always confirmed by a person, never by an automated price list.

Due-diligence checklist before you commit to a supplier

• Ask for the original certificates: TÜV Rheinland, CE, FCC, RoHS — with reference numbers you can verify yourself.
• Check every figure in the quotation against the datasheet: battery capacity, panel wattage, IP rating, resolution. A discrepancy here becomes a warranty claim later.
• Confirm the supported 4G bands match the carriers in your target market.
• Run a sample order in the field through one full rainy season before placing a bulk order.
• Get the spare parts policy and the defective-unit process confirmed in writing.

Need a quote for a specific configuration? WhatsApp +86 188 1869 9870, phone +86 188 1869 9870, email info@solaguard.net.