Head to head

Dcode Cygnal 3 vs Tecno Spark 30C 5G

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 58 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 30C 5G takes it by 7.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Cygnal 3 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Cygnal 3 costs PKR 15,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G charges 8W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G has a 35 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Dcode Cygnal 3 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C 5G if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cygnal 3 Tecno Spark 30C 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 24,999 Cheaper PKR 39,999
Design & build
Release date January 2024 October 2024
Dimensions 165.3 × 76.3 × 9.0 mm 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm
Weight 205 g 189 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating (not water- or dust-resistant) IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.52 inches 6.67 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~269 ppi) 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 16.7 Million Colors Eye Comfort Mode Adaptive Refresh Rate Reading Mode Dark Mode Sunlight Display Optimization
Protection Not listed Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU 2.3 GHz Octa-Core Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 13 OS Android 14 HiOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (+3GB Extended RAM) 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). Better
Internal storage 64GB 64GB / 128GB Better
Card slot microSD (up to 1TB) Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera – 13 MP + AI + AI with LED Flash 48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP selfie 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10W wired 18W Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)
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 Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth v5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Accelerometer Face Unlock Fingerprint Proximity Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region)
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 Tecno Spark 30C 5G?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging 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 Tecno Spark 30C 5G in Pakistan?

Dcode Cygnal 3 is listed at PKR 24,999 and Tecno Spark 30C 5G at PKR 39,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal 3 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal 3 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30C 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G37 while Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm).

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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.