{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-4-vs-dcode-cygnal-3-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T15:31:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Bold 4 vs Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro",
    "answer": "The Dcode Bold 4 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 26,999 against PKR 34,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Bold 4",
            "slug": "dcode-bold-4",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-bold-4/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_15_21-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-10T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 88.5,
                "overall": 65.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "166.3 × 77.8 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "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 (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps / 1440p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro",
            "slug": "dcode-cygnal-3-pro",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cygnal-3-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_43_27-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 26999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-29T06:33:42+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 29.4,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 59.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2023 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 pixels(~269 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G37",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (+3 GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (up to 1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP + AI + AI, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "10W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Rear Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "dcode-bold-4",
        "margin": 6.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 44.4,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 29.4
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-4"
            },
            {
                "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-4": 82,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 74
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 62.8,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 87,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 37.5,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 25
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 88.5,
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cygnal-3-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro costs PKR 8,000 less.",
        "Dcode Bold 4 charges 8W faster.",
        "Dcode Bold 4 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Dcode Bold 4 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 4 or Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Dcode Cygnal 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 4 and Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro at PKR 26,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 4 or Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Bold 4 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 4 or Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 leads on battery. Dcode Bold 4 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 4 or Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 4 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 (12 nm) while Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G37."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}