{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-cypher-vs-itel-super-26-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T22:13:01+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Cypher vs itel Super 26 Ultra",
    "answer": "The itel Super 26 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 57 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The itel Super 26 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 51,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Cypher",
            "slug": "dcode-cypher",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cypher/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-5-2026-11_02_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 51999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-05T06:12:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 31.8,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 47.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 78.7,
                "overall": 56.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies",
                    "Dimensions": "166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio P60",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G72",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to ~1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (standard)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Standard charging via USB-C"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "itel Super 26 Ultra",
            "slug": "itel-super-26-ultra",
            "brand": "itel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/itel/itel-super-26-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/itel-super-26-ultra-whatmobile-pk.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-03T17:59:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 35.4,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "Not specified (thickness: 6.8 mm)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2436 pixels (~393 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "3D-Curved AMOLED, Capacitive touchscreen (144 Hz)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G57 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB RAM (+8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card (supports up to 256GB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth), LED flash: HDR, Panorama, Video (1080p@30fps)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP: High-resolution selfies (video recording not specified in spec table)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Face Unlock, Fingerprint (side-mounted), Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB-C port"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "itel-super-26-ultra",
        "margin": 13,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 31.8,
                    "itel-super-26-ultra": 35.4
                },
                "leader": "itel-super-26-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-cypher": 74,
                    "itel-super-26-ultra": 82
                },
                "leader": "itel-super-26-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 47.3,
                    "itel-super-26-ultra": 74.5
                },
                "leader": "itel-super-26-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 87,
                    "itel-super-26-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "itel-super-26-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 37.5,
                    "itel-super-26-ultra": 50
                },
                "leader": "itel-super-26-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 78.7,
                    "itel-super-26-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "itel-super-26-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "itel Super 26 Ultra costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "itel Super 26 Ultra packs a 1,950 mAh larger battery.",
        "itel Super 26 Ultra ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "itel Super 26 Ultra has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "itel Super 26 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Cypher or itel Super 26 Ultra?",
            "answer": "itel Super 26 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Dcode Cypher 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 Cypher and itel Super 26 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cypher is listed at PKR 51,999 and itel Super 26 Ultra at PKR 49,999. That makes itel Super 26 Ultra cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Cypher or itel Super 26 Ultra?",
            "answer": "itel Super 26 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cypher uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on itel Super 26 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cypher or itel Super 26 Ultra?",
            "answer": "itel Super 26 Ultra leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and itel Super 26 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cypher or itel Super 26 Ultra?",
            "answer": "itel Super 26 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cypher runs the MediaTek Helio P60 while itel Super 26 Ultra runs the Unisoc T7300 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}