Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus vs Aqara Video Doorbell G4

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus and the Aqara Video Doorbell G4 are video doorbells. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Ring specs come from Ring’s UK support pages; Aqara specs come from our Aqara review, checked against Aqara’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

Pick it for: 1536p HD+ video (the G4: 1080p) · Removable battery pack you can charge without taking the doorbell down (the G4: six AA alkaline batteries)

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Aqara Video Doorbell G4

Pick it for: Free 7-day cloud storage (the Ring: needs Ring Protect to record) · microSD recording in the chime repeater, up to 512GB (the Ring: cloud only) · HomeKit Secure Video (the Ring: not listed by Ring)

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Quick comparison

Spec Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus Aqara Video Doorbell G4
Resolution 1536p HD+ video 1080p, 162° view
Power Removable Quick Release Battery Pack, or hardwired to a doorbell transformer Six AA batteries, or wired 12-24V AC / 8-24V DC
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating Not stated by Ring IPX3
Storage Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan microSD up to 512GB in the chime repeater, plus free 7-day cloud
Smart home Works with Alexa Aqara Home, Apple Home (HomeKit Secure Video), Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT
Apple HomeKit Not listed by Ring Yes ✅ (HomeKit Secure Video)
Chime Not stated by Ring (Ring Chime sold separately) Chime repeater included
Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

Pros

  • 1536p HD+ video with colour night vision
  • Removable battery, so you can charge it without taking the device down

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription
Aqara Video Doorbell G4

Pros

  • Free 7-day cloud storage
  • Battery or wired power, with batteries as backup
  • microSD recording in the chime repeater
  • HomeKit Secure Video

Cons

  • 1080p rather than 2K
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Uses AA alkaline batteries rather than a rechargeable pack
  • 24/7 recording only when wired

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

  • 1536p HD+ video (the G4: 1080p)
  • Removable battery pack you can charge without taking the doorbell down (the G4: six AA alkaline batteries)
Why choose the Aqara Video Doorbell G4

  • Free 7-day cloud storage (the Ring: needs Ring Protect to record)
  • microSD recording in the chime repeater, up to 512GB (the Ring: cloud only)
  • HomeKit Secure Video (the Ring: not listed by Ring)

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