{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-cygnal-3-pro-vs-infinix-note-40-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:11:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro vs Infinix Note 40 5G",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. 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": "Infinix Note 40 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_29_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-03T06:46:35+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 60,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 53.9,
                "overall": 77.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm",
                    "Weight": "185 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53, dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels.",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, XOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless 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, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-5g",
        "margin": 11.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 54,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 60
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-cygnal-3-pro": 74,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 96
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 87,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 25,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3-pro": 100,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 53.9
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cygnal-3-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro costs PKR 38,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G charges 23W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro or Infinix Note 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro 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 Cygnal 3 Pro and Infinix Note 40 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro is listed at PKR 26,999 and Infinix Note 40 5G 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 Infinix Note 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro uses a 13 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro or Infinix Note 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro or Infinix Note 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G37 while Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}