{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-cygnal-3-vs-honor-x5c-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T20:48:58+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Cygnal 3 vs Honor X5c Plus",
    "answer": "The Honor X5c Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 63 against 58 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Cygnal 3",
            "slug": "dcode-cygnal-3",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cygnal-3/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_32_28-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-15T07:33:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 29.4,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 91.8,
                "overall": 57.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.3 × 76.3 × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating (not water- or dust-resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~269 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G37",
                    "CPU": "2.3 GHz Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB (+3GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera – 13 MP + AI + AI with LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP selfie",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Face Unlock Fingerprint Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB-C port"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Honor X5c Plus",
            "slug": "honor-x5c-plus",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x5c-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2025-10_27_50-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-17T06:55:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 36.6,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 65.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 62.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Nov 2025 (Pakistan launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "167 × 77 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD, 90Hz refresh"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (+4 GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD XC (via shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (f/1.8) + auxiliary depth lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5260 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-x5c-plus",
        "margin": 5.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 29.4,
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c-plus"
            },
            {
                "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": 74,
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 79
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 60.8,
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 65.1
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 87,
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 18.8,
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 25
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 91.8,
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X5c Plus packs a 260 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X5c Plus charges 5W faster.",
        "Honor X5c Plus ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Honor X5c Plus has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Honor X5c Plus?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Dcode Cygnal 3 and Honor X5c Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal 3 is listed at PKR 24,999 and Honor X5c Plus at PKR 24,999. That makes Honor X5c Plus cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Honor X5c Plus?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cygnal 3 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Honor X5c Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Honor X5c Plus?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal 3 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Honor X5c Plus a 5260 mAh cell, with 10W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Honor X5c Plus?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G37 while Honor X5c Plus runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (12 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/)."
}