{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-x-vs-tecno-spark-50-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T16:39:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode X vs Tecno Spark 50 5G",
    "answer": "The Dcode X and the Tecno Spark 50 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Dcode X leads on performance.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode X",
            "slug": "dcode-x",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-10_57_07-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-28T06:45:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 51.2,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2021-11-04",
                    "Dimensions": "164.9 × 76.7 × 8.65 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 ≈395",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS TFT LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G95",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2.05 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G76",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Face Unlock, Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-10_07_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T05:20:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 10,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 99.5,
                "overall": 64.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm",
                    "Weight": "Around 205–210 g (varies by market)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode",
                    "Protection": "Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 Performance Cores 6 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.8 PDAF AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Photography FlashSnap Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Super Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 44.4,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 10
                },
                "leader": "dcode-x"
            },
            {
                "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-x": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 79
                },
                "leader": "dcode-x"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 51.2,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 37.5,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 99.5
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G charges 27W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Dcode X has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode X or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Dcode X and Tecno Spark 50 5G 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Dcode X and Tecno Spark 50 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode X is listed at PKR 64,999 and Tecno Spark 50 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50 5G cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode X or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Dcode X scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode X uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 50 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode X or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50 5G leads on battery. Dcode X carries a 4000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50 5G a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode X or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Dcode X is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode X runs the MediaTek Helio G95 while Tecno Spark 50 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (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/)."
}