{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-3-pro-vs-sparx-edge-20-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T20:57:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Sparx Edge 20 Pro",
    "answer": "The Sparx Edge 20 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.",
    "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": 94,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "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": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro",
            "slug": "sparx-edge-20-pro",
            "brand": "Sparx",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sparx/sparx-edge-20-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-15-2026-12_43_39-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T05:20:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 74.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.23 × 73.6 × 8.55 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×??? Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB + up to 8 GB extended",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (supported up to ~128GB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main + 8 MP + 2 MP triple rear",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p video recording @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "sparx-edge-20-pro",
        "margin": 4.3,
        "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,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 44.4
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 83
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-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,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 74.6
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 100,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 37.5,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 50
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 94,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro charges 32W faster.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Sparx Edge 20 Pro?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Dcode Bold 3 Pro 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 Sparx Edge 20 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and Sparx Edge 20 Pro at PKR 42,999. That makes Sparx Edge 20 Pro cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Sparx Edge 20 Pro?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Bold 3 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Sparx Edge 20 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Sparx Edge 20 Pro?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro leads on battery. Dcode Bold 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Sparx Edge 20 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 65W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}