{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-3-pro-vs-dcode-cygnal-3/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T20:57:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Dcode Cygnal 3",
    "answer": "The Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 58 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Dcode Cygnal 3 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Cygnal 3 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,999 against PKR 42,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro",
            "slug": "dcode-bold-3-pro",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-bold-3-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_10_15-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T06:12:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 70.1,
                "overall": 65.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "NO official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD up to 1 TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Front Camera",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Dcode Cygnal 3",
            "slug": "dcode-cygnal-3",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cygnal-3/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_32_28-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-15T07:33:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 29.4,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 58.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.3 × 76.3 × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating (not water- or dust-resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~269 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G37",
                    "CPU": "2.3 GHz Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB (+3GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera – 13 MP + AI + AI with LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP selfie",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Face Unlock Fingerprint Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB-C port"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "dcode-bold-3-pro",
        "margin": 7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 44.4,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 29.4
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 79,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 74
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 66.6,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 100,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 87
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 37.5,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 70.1,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 100
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cygnal-3"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Cygnal 3 costs PKR 18,000 less.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro charges 23W faster.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cygnal 3?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Dcode Cygnal 3 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Dcode Cygnal 3 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and Dcode Cygnal 3 at PKR 24,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal 3 cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cygnal 3?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Bold 3 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Dcode Cygnal 3, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cygnal 3?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads on battery. Dcode Bold 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Dcode Cygnal 3 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cygnal 3?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Dcode Cygnal 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G37."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}