Head to head

Dcode Cygnal 3 vs Dcode Cygnal X

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Dcode Cygnal X is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 55 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Dcode Cygnal X is the cheaper of the two at PKR 19,999 against PKR 24,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Dcode Cygnal X takes it by 12.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Cygnal X leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Cygnal X costs PKR 5,000 less.

Buy the Dcode Cygnal X if…

you care most about value for money.

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cygnal 3 Dcode Cygnal X
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 24,999 PKR 19,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 2024 October 2025 (approx launch in Pakistan)
Dimensions 165.3 × 76.3 × 9.0 mm 164.3 × 75.83 × 8.79 mm
Weight 205 g Better 206 g
Water resistance No official IP rating (not water- or dust-resistant) no official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.52 inches 6.6 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~269 ppi) 720 × 1612 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch IPS LCD, 90 Hz
Protection Not listed Scratch resistance
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 MediaTek Helio
CPU 2.3 GHz Octa-Core Octa-core ~1.6 GHz
GPU PowerVR GE8320 ARM Mali GPU
Operating system Android 13 OS Android 15
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (+3GB Extended RAM) 4 GB (+ 4GB extended)
Internal storage 64GB 64 GB
Card slot microSD (up to 1TB) microSD (up to 256GB)
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera – 13 MP + AI + AI with LED Flash 13 MP AI dual
Selfie camera 8 MP selfie 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10W wired 10W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth v5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Accelerometer Face Unlock Fingerprint Proximity Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gravity, geomagnetic
USB USB-C port USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Dcode Cygnal X?

Dcode Cygnal X comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.9 points. It wins on value for money. Dcode Cygnal 3 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Dcode Cygnal 3 and Dcode Cygnal X in Pakistan?

Dcode Cygnal 3 is listed at PKR 24,999 and Dcode Cygnal X at PKR 19,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal X cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.