Head to head

Dcode Cypher vs Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 57 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Dcode Cypher is the cheaper of the two at PKR 51,999 against PKR 52,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G takes it by 16.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 20 Pro 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 20 Pro 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Cypher costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G packs a 950 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 60 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cypher Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 51,999 Cheaper PKR 52,999
Design & build
Release date November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies June 2024
Dimensions 166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather)
Weight 210 g 200 g Better
Water resistance Not listed No confirmed IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.55 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi) Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) Better
Panel type IPS LCD IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Not Specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 2.0 GHz Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Arm Mali-G72 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 11 Android 14, HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM)
Internal storage 128 GB 256 GB Better
Card slot microSD (up to ~1 TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR
Video recording 1080p@30fps (standard) 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging Standard charging via USB-C 33W Super Charge
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth v5.0 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 Cypher or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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.

What is the price of Dcode Cypher and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G in Pakistan?

Dcode Cypher is listed at PKR 51,999 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G at PKR 52,999. That makes Dcode Cypher cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Cypher or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cypher uses a 48 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cypher or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cypher or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cypher runs the MediaTek Helio P60 while Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (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.