{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-cygnal-evo-vs-tecno-spark-30c-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T17:46:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Cygnal Evo vs Tecno Spark 30C 5G",
    "answer": "The Dcode Cygnal Evo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Cygnal Evo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,499 against PKR 39,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Cygnal Evo",
            "slug": "dcode-cygnal-evo",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cygnal-evo/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-10_29_35-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-04T06:34:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2025 (Pakistan)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC98",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB + 4 GB virtual",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 256 GB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP + AI + LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10 W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30c-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-10_14_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:26:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 62.1,
                "overall": 64.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 16.7 Million Colors Eye Comfort Mode Adaptive Refresh Rate Reading Mode Dark Mode Sunlight Display Optimization",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant).",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "dcode-cygnal-evo",
        "margin": 4.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 48
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-evo": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 74
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-evo": 60.8,
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-evo": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-evo": 25,
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-evo": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cygnal-evo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Cygnal Evo costs PKR 15,500 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C 5G charges 8W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C 5G has a 35 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Cygnal Evo or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal Evo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.2 points. It wins on value for money. Tecno Spark 30C 5G 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 Evo and Tecno Spark 30C 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal Evo is listed at PKR 24,499 and Tecno Spark 30C 5G at PKR 39,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal Evo cheaper by PKR 15,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal Evo or Tecno Spark 30C 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal Evo carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30C 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}