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TP-Link Tapo D235 review: the biggest battery here

Reviewed by Gabriel Manalo · Updated Aug 19, 2026 · How we review

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Quick verdict

A 10000 mAh battery, double most rivals, on the same 2K 5MP sensor as the D130 and the option to hardwire: the flexible pick, at the highest Tapo price here.

At a glance

BrandTP-Link
TypeVideo doorbell
Price₱5,600 (as of Aug 19, 2026)
Owner rating5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
ShopIT World
Units sold25

Pros and cons

✓ Pros

  • 10000 mAh, double the battery of most rivals here
  • Runs on battery or existing 8-24V wiring, your choice
  • 180 by 140 degree view catches parcels left on the floor
  • Spotlight gives colour footage at night instead of grey infrared

✗ Cons

  • Sold by a third-party reseller rather than the TP-Link brand store
  • Priciest Tapo here, and the D130 shares the same 2K 5MP sensor

The TP-Link Tapo D235 is the flexible one: the same 2K 5MP sensor as the D130 with a 10000 mAh battery behind it, for around ₱5,600 as of August 19, 2026.

What does double the battery buy?

Fewer trips up a ladder. At 10000 mAh it holds roughly twice the charge of the 5000 to 5200 mAh packs in the Xiaomi and IMOU doorbells, which in practice means recharging around half as often. For a doorbell mounted somewhere awkward, that is the feature you appreciate a year in.

It also runs on 8-24V doorbell wiring if you have it, so the decision between battery and wired is not locked in at purchase.

How is the picture?

2K 5MP at 180 degrees horizontal and 140 degrees vertical, which is a genuinely wide frame that catches parcels on the floor. Night footage uses a spotlight to return colour rather than infrared grey, and colour is what lets you describe a shirt or a vehicle afterwards.

Where does it lose?

Value, and provenance. It shares its sensor with the cheaper D130, so if you have wiring you are paying roughly forty percent more for the battery alone. And this listing comes from a third-party reseller rather than the TP-Link brand store, so warranty runs through the shop rather than direct.

Is it sulit?

At around ₱5,600 as of August 19, 2026, it is the priciest Tapo here. Judged as a camera it is poor value against the D130. Judged as the doorbell you install once, on battery, and rarely think about again, the maths works.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you want maximum battery life and the freedom to hardwire later. Skip it if you already have wiring, where the D130 gives the identical picture for less.

Alternatives to consider

With wiring at your door, the TP-Link Tapo D130 has the same sensor and view for considerably less. For a battery doorbell from the brand’s own store with an IP65 rating, the Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3S is the alternative.

Compare the full ranking in our best video doorbells in the Philippines roundup, or read the video doorbell buying guide first.

Compare TP-Link Tapo D235 Video Doorbell Camera, 2K 5MP with Battery or Wired Power

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 10000 mAh compare to other doorbells?

It is roughly double the 5000 to 5200 mAh packs in the Xiaomi and IMOU units, so recharges come around half as often. For a door you would rather not touch for a year at a time, that is the main reason to pick it.

Can I hardwire it instead?

Yes. It runs on the built-in battery or on existing 8-24V doorbell wiring, so you can start wire-free and convert later without buying a different doorbell.

What does the spotlight do at night?

It lights the doorway so footage comes back in colour rather than infrared grey. Colour is considerably more useful for identifying clothing or a vehicle, which is often what you actually need from night footage.

Why is it more expensive than the D130?

You are paying for the battery and the power flexibility, not the camera. Both use the same 2K 5MP sensor at 180 degrees, so if you have wiring, the cheaper D130 gives you the same picture.

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