Head to head

Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Tecno Spark 30C 5G

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Tecno Spark 30C 5G 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 Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Dcode Bold 3 Pro if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and display.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C 5G if…

you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Bold 3 Pro Tecno Spark 30C 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 PKR 39,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 2023 October 2024
Dimensions Not listed 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 189 g
Water resistance NO official IP rating IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7 Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 16.7 Million Colors Eye Comfort Mode Adaptive Refresh Rate Reading Mode Dark Mode Sunlight Display Optimization
Protection Not listed Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 13 Android 14 HiOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM) 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). Better
Internal storage 128 GB 64GB / 128GB
Card slot microSD up to 1 TB Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear Camera Better 48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP Front Camera Better 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired Better 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region)
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 Tecno Spark 30C 5G?

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.

What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Tecno Spark 30C 5G in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?

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).

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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.