With ZEISS optics, a massive 6500mAh BlueVolt battery, and playful AI editing tools, the vivo V60 is clearly designed for users who shoot, share, and stay mobile. In this review, we go hands-on to see how it holds up in real-world use—from solo shoots to multitasking marathons.
Design: 4.5 / 5
The vivo V60 review unit we received came in Mist Gray, perfect for those who prefer their phones to be more muted. If you want something flashier, Berry Purple and Summer Blue colorways are also available. In addition to being stealthier, the Mist Gray variant is also slightly thinner and lighter than its siblings, measuring 7.53mm versus 7.65mm and weighing 192g versus 200g, respectively. It actually takes the title of the brand’s slimmest phone with a 6500mAh BlueVolt battery from the vivo V50 Lite 5G—a very impressive engineering feat.
The camera setup on the rear sits on the upper-left corner, marked by the iconic ZEISS logo. The oblong-shaped island contains the two primary shooters—the main one is at the top while the telephoto lens is at the bottom. The wide-angle camera and vivo’s signature Aura Light system sit separately from and to the right of this island.
Up front, the vivo V60 sports a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with a punch-hole selfie camera along the top and an in-display fingerprint sensor by the bottom. Ports and buttons are standard: power and volume on the right edge; one half of the dual stereo speaker system along the top edge; a bare left edge; and the SIM tray, USB-C port and the other half of the dual stereo speaker system along the bottom edge.
More than being a pretty phone, the vivo V60 is also IP68 and IP69 rated for dust- and water-resistance.
Hardware: 4.5 / 5
Running the show is the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, bringing a 27% faster processor, 30% better graphics driver, and 65% improved AI performance versus its predecessor. It specifically has an Adreno 722 GPU, 3x Cortex A-520 cores running at up to 1.8GHz, 4x Cortex A-720 cores running at up to 2.4GHz; and a lone Cortex A-720 core maxing out at 2.8GHz. The chip is paired with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of non-expandable internal storage.
The aforementioned 6.77-inch AMOLED display is no slouch either, with a 2392 x 1080 resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR support. Eye care comes courtesy of SGS low blue light certification. Multimedia viewing and gaming is promised to be more immersive with dual stereo speakers taking care of audio duties.
Keeping the lights on is a hefty 6500mAh BlueVolt battery with 90W FlashCharge courtesy of the bundled power brick. vivo claims a 25% charge in just 20 minutes.
On to the main event: the cameras. This is where the vivo V60 truly shines. Co-starring are the ZEISS-engineered 50MP main and 50MP telephoto shooters, with the former handling 23mm, 35mm, and 50mm portrait duties; and the latter handling 85mm and 100mm portraits. Note that these are optical—not digital—focal lengths, ensuring the highest quality shots possible. OIS is also available for both for even clearer details and low-light performance. An 8MP ZEISS ultra-wide lens is available for wide angle and landscape-oriented shots. Meanwhile, a 50MP ZEISS group selfie camera sits in front.
User Experience: 4.5 / 5
In everyday use, the vivo V60 feels responsive and consistent. Apps launch quickly and multi-tasking is near seamless. Popular multiplayer titles such as Call of Duty: Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang run at maximum settings without a problem. Heavier titles like Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves, Diablo Immortal, and NBA 2K Mobile are also generally smooth with all possible settings tuned to the highest they will go, though do expect minor stutters during scenes with huge draw distances. Ultra Game Mode is available to help you extract the most power from the device to minimize such instances.
In terms of benchmarks, the vivo V60 scored 11315 in PCMark Work 3.0; 6394 in 3DMark Wild Life; 1293 on the Geekbench 6 CPU single-core test; 3638 on the Geekbench 6 CPU multi-core test; and 4602 on the Geekbench 6 GPU OpenCL test. For the storage speeds, it notched a sequential read and write speed of 762.39MB/s and 251.76MB/s, respectively, on the Cross Platform Disk Test.
Battery life is another highlight. On the PCMark Work 3.0 battery test with maximum volume and at 50% brightness, it took 21 hours and 19 minutes for the vivo V60 to go from 100% to 20% juice. This synthetic score carries over into the real world, where after an eight hour commute to and from my office and a nine hour work day, the vivo V60 still had around half of its battery life left. That’s with data always on, streaming music, watching a handful of 1-hour-episode shows, doomscrolling, and a few quick mobile gaming rounds. When I did need to charge it, the vivo V60 lived up and even performed better than it promised. It went from dead to 35% in just 20 minutes of being tethered to the wall, and reached full capacity in under one hour.
Camera performance is expectedly impressive. The ZEISS partnership shows up in the sharpness, details, and color post-processing of images shot with the normal camera mode and especially with the Portrait mode. The ZEISS Multifocal Portrait feature is particularly impressive, with ZEISS’ visually-pleasing and natural-looking handling of bokeh resulting in stunning shots across the five available focal lengths. Low-light performance is also strong thanks to the OIS.
AI tools are also available, including AI Four-Season Portrait for seasonal foliage wherever you may be; AI Magic Move and AI Image Expander to help reframe your shots; and AI Erase 3.0 to remove any unwanted elements from your photos.
Finally, while the vivo V60 is IP68 and IP69 certified, I wouldn’t recommend dunking it in a bucket of water. Still, the peace of mind came in handy when I had to brave one of the more recent Metro Manila downpours with the device in my pocket.
Value: 4 / 5
The vivo V60 markets itself as the “telephoto portrait master” in the mid-premium space. Priced at PHP28,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and PHP30,999 for the 12GB + 512GB model, it occupies space closer to the entry-level flagship tier. While it’s not exactly budget-friendly, the device more than justifies its tag with features such as ZEISS optics, a large high-density battery, and blazing 90W charging.
What you get is a device that looks premium, performs reliably, and shoots wonderfully. If photography and battery life are your top considerations, the vivo V60 should be high on your list.
Bottomline
For those who want a reliable daily driver that can double as a dedicated snapper, the vivo V60 is one of the most compelling options in the vivo V-series yet.
What’s Hot:
- Long battery life
- Fully charges in around an hour
- Great photos
What’s Not:
- Quite pricey
Specifications:
- Display: 6.77-inch, 2392 x 1080px, AMOLED with 388 ppi; 120Hz refresh rate; 1,500 max global brightness; P3 wide color gamut; HDR10+; SGS low blue light certification
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- OS: Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15)
- RAM: 12GB RAM
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB
- Camera: 50MP f/1.88 ZEISS main with Sony IMX766 sensor and OIS (main rear); 50MP f/1.95 ZEISS super telephoto with Sony IMX882 sensor and OIS (telephoto rear); 8MP f/2.0 ZEISS ultra wide-ange (wide rear); 50MP f/2.76 ZEISS group selfie camera with Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor
- Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, OTG, USB 2.0 Type-C, dual nano-SIM
- Battery: 6500mAh BlueVolt, 90W vivo FlashCharge
- Others: In-display Optical Fingerprint Scanner; Face Unlock; IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance; Aura Light; AI Four-Season Portrait; AI Magic Move; AI Image Expander
- Dimensions: 163.5 x 76.9 x 7.53 mm (Mist Gray) | 7.65mm (other colors)
- Weight: 192g (Mist Gray) | 200g (other colors)
- Colors: Berry Purple, Summer Blue, Mist Gray
- Pricing: PHP28,999 (12 + 256GB) | PHP30,999 (12+ 512GB)
Reviewed and Photos by Chris Noel Hidalgo
Also published in GADGETS MAGAZINE Volume 26 Issue No. 3