Dcode Cygnal 3
Dcode
PKR 24,999
65/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Dcode Cygnal 3 vs Infinix Note 40 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Jan 2026.
The short 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 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Cygnal 3 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,999 against PKR 64,999.
Infinix Note 40 5G
Infinix
PKR 64,999
77/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Note 40 5G takes it by 12.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Dcode Cygnal 3 costs PKR 40,000 less.
- Infinix Note 40 5G charges 23W faster.
- Infinix Note 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 448 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.
Buy the Dcode Cygnal 3 if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Dcode Cygnal 3 | Infinix Note 40 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 24,999 Cheaper | PKR 64,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | January 2024 | May 2024 |
| Dimensions | 165.3 × 76.3 × 9.0 mm | 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating (not water- or dust-resistant) | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.52 inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (~269 ppi) | 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch | AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, |
| Protection | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz Octa-Core | Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Operating system | Android 13 OS | Android 14, XOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (+3GB Extended RAM) | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better |
| Card slot | microSD (up to 1TB) | microSDXC |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple Camera – 13 MP + AI + AI with LED Flash | 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP selfie | 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W wired | 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Face Unlock Fingerprint Proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light |
| USB | USB-C port | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“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 Infinix Note 40 5G?
Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. 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 Infinix Note 40 5G in Pakistan?
Dcode Cygnal 3 is listed at PKR 24,999 and Infinix Note 40 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal 3 cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Infinix Note 40 5G?
Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cygnal 3 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Infinix Note 40 5G?
Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal 3 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 33W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Infinix Note 40 5G?
Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G37 while Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm).
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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.