Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM) vs Moultrie Edge 2 Cellular Trail Camera (Auto-Connect 4G LTE)
Head-to-head spec comparison to help you pick the right trail camera for your needs.
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Spec Winner
Moultrie Edge 2 Cellular Trail Camera (Auto-Connect 4G LTE)
Wins on 3 of 3 spec categories
Spec-by-Spec Comparison
| Spec | Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM) | Moultrie Edge 2 Cellular Trail Camera (Auto-Connect 4G LTE) |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | cellular | cellular |
| Monthly fee | From $9.99/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Night flash | low-glow | low-glow |
| Photo resolution | 20 MP | 36 MP |
| Trigger speed | 0.5 s | 0.4 s |
| Detection range | 80 ft | 100 ft |
| Flash range | 80 ft | 80 ft |
| Power | Internal + detachable solar | 8/16x AA; solar-ready |
| Weather rating | Weatherproof | Weatherproof |
| Storage | microSD | Built-in memory |
| Price | $130 | $120 |
| Rating | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon |
Pros & Cons
Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)
Pros
- Detachable solar panel on a cable lets you mount the panel in the sun and the camera in the shade
- Easily 6+ months of runtime once the solar keeps the internal battery topped
- Dual-SIM AT&T/Verizon auto-connect from a brand people already trust for optics
- Reliable, clean picture quality day and night
- No-contract plans at $9.99 and $14.99/mo
Cons
- Only 20MP and 1080p — resolution lags the 36–40MP rivals
- Trigger speed is mid-pack, not a fast-action cam
- Low-glow flash, so a faint glow is visible at night
Moultrie Edge 2 Cellular Trail Camera (Auto-Connect 4G LTE)
Pros
- Same nationwide all-four-carrier auto-connect as the Pro at a friendlier price
- Built-in memory plus onX integration in a clean, beginner-friendly app
- Solar-ready so you can convert it to long-haul power later
- 36MP stills are plenty for scouting and pattern photos
- Easy entry into Moultrie's mature cell ecosystem
Cons
- Low-glow flash gives a faint red glow at night — not fully covert
- Video caps at 1080p versus the Pro's 1440p
- Cloud-tied like the Pro; no SD card backup
Our Verdicts
Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)
The detachable-solar trick is the real reason to buy: you can chase the sun without moving the camera. A dependable, low-maintenance cell cam if you don't need headline megapixels.
Moultrie Edge 2 Cellular Trail Camera (Auto-Connect 4G LTE)
The value door into Moultrie Mobile: you keep the reliable nationwide connection and onX integration, trading covertness and resolution for a lower price. Great first cell cam.
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