Head to head

Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Dcode Cypher

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Dcode Bold 3 Pro takes it by 12.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Dcode Bold 3 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Bold 3 Pro Dcode Cypher
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 Cheaper PKR 51,999
Design & build
Release date December 2023 November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies
Dimensions Not listed 166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm
Weight 189 g Better 210 g
Water resistance NO official IP rating Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.7 Better 6.55 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz IPS LCD
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) MediaTek Helio P60
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz) Octa-core 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Arm Mali-G72
Operating system Android 13 Android 11
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM) 8 GB
Internal storage 128 GB 128 GB
Card slot microSD up to 1 TB microSD (up to ~1 TB)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear Camera Better 48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera
Selfie camera 16 MP Front Camera Better 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (standard)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired Standard charging via USB-C
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 v5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cypher?

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.

What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Dcode Cypher in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cypher?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cypher?

Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads on battery. Dcode Bold 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Dcode Cypher a 4050 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Dcode Cypher?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.