{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-3-pro-vs-tecno-spark-30c-5g/", "generated": "2026-08-10T22:12:59+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Tecno Spark 30C 5G", "answer": "The Dcode Bold 3 Pro and the Tecno Spark 30C 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 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": 92.6, "overall": 67.6 }, "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": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G", "slug": "tecno-spark-30c-5g", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c-5g/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-10_14_11-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 39999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-06T05:26:33+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 48, "camera": 74, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 62.5, "value": 100, "overall": 68.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "October 2024", "Dimensions": "165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm", "Weight": "189 g", "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 16.7 Million Colors Eye Comfort Mode Adaptive Refresh Rate Reading Mode Dark Mode Sunlight Display Optimization", "Protection": "Not officially specified" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 14 HiOS 14" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant).", "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB", "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region)", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.1, "decisive": false, "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, "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 48 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30c-5g" }, { "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, "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 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, "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.8 }, "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, "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 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, "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.5 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30c-5g" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-3-pro": 92.6, "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 100 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30c-5g" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Spark 30C 5G costs PKR 3,000 less.", "Dcode Bold 3 Pro charges 15W faster.", "Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.", "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 Tecno Spark 30C 5G?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Tecno Spark 30C 5G finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Tecno Spark 30C 5G in Pakistan?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and Tecno Spark 30C 5G at PKR 39,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C 5G 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 Tecno Spark 30C 5G?", "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 Tecno Spark 30C 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads on battery. Dcode Bold 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30C 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (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/)." }