Dcode Cygnal 3
Dcode
PKR 24,999
58/100 overall
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Dcode Cygnal 3 vs Tecno Spark 30C
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 58 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 34,999.
Tecno Spark 30C
Tecno
PKR 34,999
69/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Spark 30C takes it by 10.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Dcode Cygnal 3 costs PKR 10,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 30C charges 8W faster.
- Tecno Spark 30C offers 12 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Spark 30C ships with 192 GB more storage.
- Tecno Spark 30C has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Dcode Cygnal 3 if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Tecno Spark 30C if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Dcode Cygnal 3 | Tecno Spark 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 24,999 Cheaper | PKR 34,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | January 2024 | October 2024 |
| Dimensions | 165.3 × 76.3 × 9.0 mm | 165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.) |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating (not water- or dust-resistant) | IP54 (Dust and 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 Up to 700 nits (HBM) |
| Protection | Not listed | Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz Octa-Core | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 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 | 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 Better |
| Card slot | microSD (up to 1TB) | microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple Camera – 13 MP + AI + AI with LED Flash | 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP selfie | 8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1440p @ 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 (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 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Face Unlock Fingerprint Proximity | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor |
| 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?
Tecno Spark 30C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 in Pakistan?
Dcode Cygnal 3 is listed at PKR 24,999 and Tecno Spark 30C at PKR 34,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal 3 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Tecno Spark 30C?
Tecno Spark 30C scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cygnal 3 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 30C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Tecno Spark 30C?
Tecno Spark 30C leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal 3 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30C a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 18W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Tecno Spark 30C?
Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G37 while Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81.
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