{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-4-vs-tecno-spark-30c-5g/", "generated": "2026-08-10T16:39:45+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Dcode Bold 4 vs Tecno Spark 30C 5G", "answer": "The Dcode Bold 4 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 Dcode Bold 4 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 39,999.", "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": 100, "overall": 66.4 }, "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": "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": 91.1, "overall": 67.8 }, "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": 1.4, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 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-4": 82, "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 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, "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.8 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 87, "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 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-4": 100, "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 91.1 }, "leader": "dcode-bold-4" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Dcode Bold 4 costs PKR 5,000 less.", "Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.", "Dcode Bold 4 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 4 or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 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 4 and Tecno Spark 30C 5G in Pakistan?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Tecno Spark 30C 5G at PKR 39,999. That makes Dcode Bold 4 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 4 or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Bold 4 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 is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 4 or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 4 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 (12 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/)." }