{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-4-vs-xiaomi-redmi-13/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T15:31:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Bold 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 13",
    "answer": "The Dcode Bold 4 and the Xiaomi Redmi 13 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi 13 leads on battery & charging.",
    "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": 95.9,
                "overall": 65.9
            },
            "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": "Xiaomi Redmi 13",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-13",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-13/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2025-11_35_46-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-29T05:34:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.9,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024 (Pakistan availability: mid-2024)",
                    "Dimensions": "168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.79 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (~396 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide, f/1.8) + auxiliary lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5030 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.9,
        "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,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 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,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 83
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 66.9
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-13"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 50
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-13"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 95.9,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-13"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi 13 packs a 30 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 13 charges 15W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 13 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 13 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 4 or Xiaomi Redmi 13?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 and Xiaomi Redmi 13 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 Xiaomi Redmi 13 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 13 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 13 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 4 or Xiaomi Redmi 13?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 13 leads on battery. Dcode Bold 4 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 13 a 5030 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W 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/)."
}