{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-3-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-a07s/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:02:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A07s",
    "answer": "The Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 50 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 45,999.",
    "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": 58,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.8
            },
            "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": "Samsung Galaxy A07s",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a07s",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a07s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-09_57_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:07:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 59.9,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 66.1,
                "overall": 50.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 × 77.4 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core, 2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30/60fps (Rear), 1080p@30fps (Front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity, Fingerprint (Side-Mounted)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "dcode-bold-3-pro",
        "margin": 21.5,
        "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": 58,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 13
                },
                "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 59.9
                },
                "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 64.6
                },
                "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 31.3
                },
                "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": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 66.1
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro charges 8W faster.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A07s?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A07s 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 Samsung Galaxy A07s in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and Samsung Galaxy A07s at PKR 45,999. That makes Dcode Bold 3 Pro cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A07s?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A07s?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads on battery. Dcode Bold 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A07s a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A07s?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Samsung Galaxy A07s runs the MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}