{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-cypher-vs-tecno-spark-30-5g/", "generated": "2026-08-10T23:19:45+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Dcode Cypher vs Tecno Spark 30 5G", "answer": "The Tecno Spark 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 64 against 58 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Dcode Cypher still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30 5G 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": 87.4, "overall": 57.6 }, "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": "Tecno Spark 30 5G", "slug": "tecno-spark-30-5g", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-5g/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-11_00_33-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 49999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-05T06:14:48+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 27, "camera": 83, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 63.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2024", "Dimensions": "165 x 77 x 7.8 mm", "Weight": "188.5 g", "Water resistance": "IP54 dust and splash resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode)", "Protection": "No official display protection announced" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash", "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "tecno-spark-30-5g", "margin": 6.1, "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, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 27 }, "leader": "dcode-cypher" }, { "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, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 83 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "dcode-cypher": 47.3, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 62.8 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "dcode-cypher": 87, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "dcode-cypher": 37.5, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 50 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "dcode-cypher": 87.4, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 100 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Spark 30 5G costs PKR 2,000 less.", "Tecno Spark 30 5G packs a 950 mAh larger battery.", "Tecno Spark 30 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 60 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Dcode Cypher or Tecno Spark 30 5G?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Dcode Cypher and Tecno Spark 30 5G in Pakistan?", "answer": "Dcode Cypher is listed at PKR 51,999 and Tecno Spark 30 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Cypher or Tecno Spark 30 5G?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cypher uses a 48 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Spark 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cypher or Tecno Spark 30 5G?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 5G leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cypher or Tecno Spark 30 5G?", "answer": "Dcode Cypher is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cypher runs the MediaTek Helio P60 while Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)." } ], "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/)." }