{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-4-vs-tecno-spark-30c/", "generated": "2026-08-10T16:39:19+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Dcode Bold 4 vs Tecno Spark 30C", "answer": "The Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Dcode Bold 4 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.", "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": 93.8, "overall": 65.7 }, "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", "slug": "tecno-spark-30c", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-09_50_58-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 34999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-06T05:04:44+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 43.8, "camera": 79, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 75, "value": 100, "overall": 70.1 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "October 2024", "Dimensions": "165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.)", "Weight": "192 g", "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)", "Protection": "Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified)" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G52 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": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1", "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus", "Selfie camera": "8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty", "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "tecno-spark-30c", "margin": 4.4, "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, "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8 }, "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, "tecno-spark-30c": 79 }, "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": 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": 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": 75 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30c" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 93.8, "tecno-spark-30c": 100 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30c" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Spark 30C offers 8 GB more RAM.", "Tecno Spark 30C ships with 128 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 4 or Tecno Spark 30C?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on memory & storage and 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 Tecno Spark 30C in Pakistan?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Tecno Spark 30C at PKR 34,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 4 or Tecno Spark 30C?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." } ], "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/)." }