{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-3-pro-vs-dcode-cypher/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T22:13:02+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Dcode Cypher",
    "answer": "The Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 56 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 51,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 68.4
            },
            "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 Cypher",
            "slug": "dcode-cypher",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cypher/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-5-2026-11_02_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 51999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-05T06:12:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 31.8,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 47.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 69.1,
                "overall": 55.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies",
                    "Dimensions": "166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio P60",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G72",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to ~1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (standard)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Standard charging via USB-C"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "dcode-bold-3-pro",
        "margin": 12.7,
        "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-cypher": 31.8
                },
                "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-cypher": 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-cypher": 47.3
                },
                "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-cypher": 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-cypher": 37.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 100,
                    "dcode-cypher": 69.1
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro costs PKR 9,000 less.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro packs a 950 mAh larger battery.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro has a 2 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 Cypher?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and value for money. Dcode Cypher 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 Cypher in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and Dcode Cypher at PKR 51,999. That makes Dcode Bold 3 Pro cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cypher?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Bold 3 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 48 MP on Dcode Cypher, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cypher?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads on battery. Dcode Bold 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Dcode Cypher a 4050 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cypher?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Dcode Cypher runs the MediaTek Helio P60."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}