Vivo V60 – Big Battery, ZEISS Cameras, and Flagship Feel at a Mid-Range Price

The Vivo V-series has always been known for blending premium design with a strong focus on cameras, and the new Vivo V60 continues that tradition. As the successor to the V50, this phone brings a ZEISS-powered triple camera setup, a massive 6,500mAh battery, and a sleek 7.53mm slim body — a combination that’s rare in its class.

Design

Vivo hasn’t strayed far from its signature V-series design. The V60 retains the slim, curved aesthetic fans love. Depending on the variant, it measures between 7.5mm and 7.8mm in thickness and weighs between 192g and 201g — impressively light for a phone with such a large battery.

The back panel is simple and elegant, with minimal design distractions. Vivo has offered different finishes depending on the region. In India, you get Mist Grey, Moonlit Blue, and Auspicious Gold, while markets like Malaysia see options like Berry Purple and Summer Blue. Interestingly, the materials differ too: Mist Grey has a plastic back, while the other two use glass, resulting in slight variations in weight and thickness.

Display

The 6.77-inch AMOLED display is one of the V60’s biggest highlights. It offers a 1080 x 2392p resolution with crisp visuals and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Brightness is excellent, peaking at 760 nits manually and an impressive 1456 nits in auto mode, making it easy to use outdoors even under direct sunlight.

Vivo provides three refresh rate options — 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz — though there’s no LTPO tech here. The display modes (Standard, High, and Smart Switch) let you balance smoothness with battery efficiency.

Battery

Vivo continues to up its battery game. The V60 packs a 6,500mAh battery, larger than the V50’s 6,000mAh. The result? Even longer screen time — about 30 minutes more in on-screen tests.

With an Active Use Score of around 16 hours, the V60 easily joins the top performers in its segment, sitting just below Realme’s 15 Pro, which has a slightly bigger 7,000mAh cell.

Charge Speed

Charging is handled by Vivo’s 90W FlashCharge, and the charger comes included in the box (a rarity these days). It still uses a Type-A to Type-C cable — a small disappointment — but speeds remain excellent. Charging times are nearly identical to the V50, which is impressive considering the larger battery.

Software

The V60 runs Android 15 with Funtouch OS, offering a neat balance of customization without unnecessary clutter. Vivo promises four years of Android updates and six years of security patches, which is solid for a mid-range phone.

The interface feels familiar, maybe even slightly “classic,” but performance is smooth, and the new OS additions feel meaningful rather than gimmicky.

Performance

After several generations with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, Vivo has finally upgraded to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. It’s not a huge leap, but it’s enough to deliver smoother gaming and everyday performance.

The phone comes in multiple variants — from 8GB RAM + 128GB storage up to 16GB RAM + 512GB — using UFS 2.2 storage. While not the fastest, it’s still reliable for the price.

Benchmark results show the V60 outperforming its predecessor and comfortably competing with other mid-range phones. The Adreno 722 GPU also adds a nice graphics boost for gaming.

Camera

Cameras have always been Vivo’s strength, and the V60’s ZEISS-backed triple setup doesn’t disappoint. The main 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor captures detailed shots, while the 50MP IMX882 telephoto lens offers 3x optical zoom (up to 10x digital).

This setup mirrors the one seen on the Vivo X200 FE, complete with ZEISS color science and optical image stabilization. The telephoto module uses a compact M-style prism, allowing a slimmer design, though it slightly limits close-focus performance.

Verdict: A Near-Perfect Mid-Ranger

The Vivo V60 feels like the most complete V-series phone yet. It combines excellent cameras, long-lasting battery life, premium design, and solid performance at a mid-range price.

Its 3x telephoto lens, 6,500mAh battery, 90W charging, IP68/IP69 rating, and bright 120Hz display make it stand out from most rivals around the €400 mark.

Sure, it’s not perfect — the ultrawide camera is average, UFS 2.2 storage feels dated, and the lack of eSIM and a physical proximity sensor might bother some. But these are minor complaints in an otherwise standout package.

If you want a phone that looks premium, lasts long, and shoots like a flagship — all without crossing into high-end pricing — the Vivo V60 is one of the easiest recommendations in 2025.