Head to head

Dcode Cygnal X vs Tecno Spark 30C

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

The short answer

The Dcode Cygnal X and the Tecno Spark 30C finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 30C leads on camera. The Dcode Cygnal X is the cheaper of the two at PKR 19,999 against PKR 34,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Camera Tecno Spark 30C leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 30C 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 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Cygnal X leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Cygnal X costs PKR 15,000 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 X if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C if…

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

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cygnal X Tecno Spark 30C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 19,999 Cheaper PKR 34,999
Design & build
Release date October 2025 (approx launch in Pakistan) October 2024
Dimensions 164.3 × 75.83 × 8.79 mm 165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.)
Weight 206 g 192 g Better
Water resistance no official IP rating IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.6 in 6.67 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90 Hz IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)
Protection Scratch resistance Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio MediaTek Helio G81
CPU Octa-core ~1.6 GHz Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU ARM Mali GPU Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 15 Android 14 HiOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB (+ 4GB extended) 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). Better
Internal storage 64 GB 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 Better
Card slot microSD (up to 256GB) microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera 13 MP AI dual 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 8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty
Video recording 1080p @30fps 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10W wired 18W Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.3
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gravity, geomagnetic Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 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 X or Tecno Spark 30C?

Dcode Cygnal X and Tecno Spark 30C finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Dcode Cygnal X and Tecno Spark 30C in Pakistan?

Dcode Cygnal X is listed at PKR 19,999 and Tecno Spark 30C at PKR 34,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal X cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal X or Tecno Spark 30C?

Tecno Spark 30C scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cygnal X 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 X or Tecno Spark 30C?

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

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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.