{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-cygnal-3-pro-vs-dcode-x/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T04:55:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro vs Dcode X",
    "answer": "The Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro and the Dcode X finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Dcode X leads on performance. The Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 26,999 against PKR 64,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 54,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.3
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Dcode X",
            "slug": "dcode-x",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-10_57_07-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-28T06:45:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 51.2,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 44.8,
                "overall": 64.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2021-11-04",
                    "Dimensions": "164.9 × 76.7 × 8.65 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 ≈395",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS TFT LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G95",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2.05 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G76",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W 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": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Face Unlock, Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 54,
                    "dcode-x": 62
                },
                "leader": "dcode-x"
            },
            {
                "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-cygnal-3-pro": 74,
                    "dcode-x": 87
                },
                "leader": "dcode-x"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 60.8,
                    "dcode-x": 51.2
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cygnal-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 87,
                    "dcode-x": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 25,
                    "dcode-x": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "dcode-x"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 100,
                    "dcode-x": 44.8
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cygnal-3-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro costs PKR 38,000 less.",
        "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Dcode X charges 8W faster.",
        "Dcode X offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Dcode X has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro or Dcode X?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro and Dcode X 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 Cygnal 3 Pro and Dcode X in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro is listed at PKR 26,999 and Dcode X at PKR 64,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro cheaper by PKR 38,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro or Dcode X?",
            "answer": "Dcode X scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro uses a 13 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Dcode X, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro or Dcode X?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Dcode X a 4000 mAh cell, with 10W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro or Dcode X?",
            "answer": "Dcode X is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G37 while Dcode X runs the MediaTek Helio G95."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}