{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-4-vs-dcode-cygnal-evo/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T16:39:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Bold 4 vs Dcode Cygnal Evo",
    "answer": "The Dcode Cygnal Evo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Dcode Bold 4 still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Cygnal Evo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,499 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": 68.2,
                "overall": 63.2
            },
            "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 Evo",
            "slug": "dcode-cygnal-evo",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cygnal-evo/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-10_29_35-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-04T06:34:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2025 (Pakistan)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC98",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB + 4 GB virtual",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 256 GB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP + AI + LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10 W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "dcode-cygnal-evo",
        "margin": 5.9,
        "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
                },
                "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-4": 82,
                    "dcode-cygnal-evo": 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-evo": 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-evo": 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-evo": 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": 68.2,
                    "dcode-cygnal-evo": 100
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cygnal-evo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Cygnal Evo costs PKR 10,500 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 Evo?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal Evo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.9 points. It wins on value for money. Dcode Bold 4 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 Evo in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Dcode Cygnal Evo at PKR 24,499. That makes Dcode Cygnal Evo cheaper by PKR 10,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 4 or Dcode Cygnal Evo?",
            "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 Evo, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 4 or Dcode Cygnal Evo?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 leads on battery. Dcode Bold 4 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Dcode Cygnal Evo a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 10W 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/)."
}