vivo V60 Unboxing and Review

Recently launched in the Philippines on September 3, 2025, the vivo V60 sets a new standard for midrange smartphones, featuring significant upgrades over its predecessor, the V50.

One of the most notable improvements is the new 50MP ZEISS-powered telephoto camera, which was first featured in my recent review of the vivo X200 FE. The vivo V60 features the same camera setup as the X200 FE, which includes a 50MP primary shooter with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an 8MP ultrawide lens.

Additionally, vivo has upgraded the chipset to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. The battery has been increased to a large 6,500mAh, supporting fast 90W charging while maintaining a slim body thickness of just 7.53 mm—making it one of the slimmest large-battery phones available.

In addition to these features, the vivo V60 boasts a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. It also has an IP68/69 ingress protection rating, options for up to 12GB of RAM, and storage choices of 256GB or 512GB. Users can expect long-term software support with four major Android updates.

I was fortunate enough to get my hands on this device, and I'm excited to share my unboxing experience with you. We'll also take a closer look at the smartphone's features to help you determine if it fits your needs. So, without further ado, let’s begin the unboxing!

Unboxing the vivo V60

The vivo V60 comes in a high-quality box that is similar to its predecessor. The front of the box prominently displays the V60 logo and emphasizes the inclusion of AI capabilities in this model. On the back, you'll find important information about the device, including the model number, IMEI number, serial number, color, and more.

When you open the box, you will find the following items included: the vivo V60 smartphone, a SIM card ejector tool, a quick start guide, important information (including the warranty card), a 90W FlashCharge power adapter, a USB Type-C to USB-A charging cable, and a silicone case. Please note that the vivo V60 does not come with headphones, so you will need to provide your own.

Now, let’s take a closer look at the device’s physical appearance.

Design and Walk Around

For the design of the vivo V60, the vivo has made some subtle tweaks to the V-series. The result is a device that looks familiar yet resembles a smaller version of the vivo X200 FE. In the Philippines, the vivo V60 is available in three colors: Berry Purple (which I have), Summer Blue, and Mist Gray. The Berry Purple variant, according to vivo, combines youthful vibrance with understated elegance. The Berry Purple variant appears stunning and luxurious in person. I appreciate the matte finish as it is less prone to fingerprint smudges and scratches.

The vivo V60 features a dual-glass body with a plastic frame. It weighs just 200 grams and measures 7.65 mm in thickness. Despite its slim profile, the V60 boasts a substantial 6,500mAh battery, making it one of the slimmest phones in vivo's lineup to offer such a large battery. Additionally, it has an extremely narrow bezel that blends seamlessly into the background and curves at the back, ensuring a comfortable grip.

On the front, the phone sports a large 6.77-inch FHD AMOLED display, which is protected by Schott Xensation Core glass and comes with a pre-installed screen protector. At the top of the screen, there is a centered hole-punch camera, while the earpiece, which also serves as a speaker, is discreetly positioned above the display. Moreover, the fingerprint reader is located beneath the screen.

The back of the device features a new camera module first seen on the vivo X200 FE, which includes a triple-camera system. On the right side of the camera island is a ring-shaped LED called Aura Light.

In the right side, you will find the volume rocker and power button, while the top of the phone remains clean except for openings for the secondary microphone. An interesting addition is that the vivo V60 comes with an IR blaster.

At the bottom, you'll find a USB Type-C charging port, a downward-firing speaker, a microphone, and a dual SIM card tray. Unfortunately, the phone does not have a 3.5mm audio jack.

Additionally, the vivo V60 is rated IP68 and IP69 for dust and water resistance. The IP68 rating means the device is completely dust-tight and can be submerged in water up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 120 minutes. The IP69 rating provides enhanced protection against high-pressure water jets, contributing to its durability.

Display and Multimedia

The display on the vivo V60 is one of its standout features. It has a large 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The AMOLED display offers vibrant colors and excellent viewing angles. It includes a peak brightness of 5,000 nits, which automatically adjusts to maintain visibility in outdoor conditions, while the maximum overall brightness can reach up to 1,500 nits.

Like its predecessor, the vivo V50, the V60 is equipped with dual speakers. The audio quality is impressive, and the volume can get quite loud. However, for an even better audio experience, using headphones or an external speaker is recommended.

Camera

Rear Cameras

The camera system has always been a standout feature of the vivo V series, and the vivo V60 continues this tradition, delivering professional-quality portraits with notable enhancements.

This device boasts a triple-camera setup identical to that of the vivo X200 FE, featuring a 50MP F1.9 primary camera equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), utilizing the Sony IMX766 sensor. Additionally, it includes a 50MP F2.65 telephoto camera, also with OIS and PDAF, and equipped with the Sony IMX 882 sensor. Completing the setup is an 8MP F2.0 ultrawide camera that has a fixed focus and utilizes the OmniVision OV08D sensor.

In bright lighting conditions, the rear cameras produce impressive results, showcasing vibrant colors, sharp details, and excellent dynamic range.

The vivo V60 also excels in low-light and nighttime photography, capturing images with great exposure, color accuracy, and substantial detail.

Front Selfie Camera

The front-facing camera boasts a 50MP F2.0 aperture with autofocus, using the Samsung S5KJN1 sensor. It captures detailed and sharp photos that accurately reflect real-life colors and natural skin tones. While the background blurring for portrait selfies is not flawless, it remains quite effective.

Video Capabilities

Regarding video capabilities, the vivo V60 supports up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second (fps) on all cameras except the ultrawide, which is limited to 1080p at 30fps. Both the main and telephoto cameras, as well as the selfie camera, can record at 1080p and 60fps. The device includes Aura Light Portrait Video, which improves clarity in low-light situations. Additionally, it features Hybrid Image Stabilization that combines optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS) to ensure smooth video footage. Videos captured with the main camera are of exceptionally high quality, exhibiting low noise and rich detail.

Funtouch OS, Apps, and Security

The vivo V60 smartphone features a heavily customized user interface called Funtouch OS 15 (FOS15), which is based on Android 15. The design of FOS15 has seen significant upgrades, introducing new materials and resources in various modules, including static, immersive, and video Wallpapers, Themes, Icons, Clock Widgets, Fingerprint Recognition Animations, Call Backgrounds, and Always-On Display.

The V60 incorporates Google’s integrated search tool and the Gemini AI assistant. Additionally, it offers a screen translation feature powered by Google Lens. Users can benefit from live translation during phone calls, as well as an AI Transcript Assist utility for summarizing spoken conversations. The gallery editor includes AI-powered functionalities that allow users to delete objects, remove people, and eliminate reflections.

In comparison to the vivo V50, which is eligible for three major operating system updates, the V60 is eligible for four major Android OS updates and six years of security patches. vivo assures that intelligent control over background tasks will guarantee smooth, lag-free performance for up to five years (60 months) without significant slowdowns. Furthermore, the phone comes pre-installed with the standard suite of vivo and Google apps, along with some additional bloatware.

Regarding security, the vivo V60 features an in-display fingerprint scanner and facial recognition for unlocking the device. Both methods function effectively, with the fingerprint scanner being notably fast and accurate. However, the face unlock feature may be slower in low-light conditions.

Hardware and Performance

After using the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 for the vivo V40 and V50, the vivo V60 is now powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 mobile platform, which is built on a 4nm process. This platform features one Cortex-A720 core clocked at 2.8GHz, four Cortex-A720 cores running at 2.4GHz, and three Cortex-A520 cores that can reach speeds of up to 1.8GHz. Additionally, it comes with an Adreno 722 graphics processor.

The performance of the vivo V60 is impressively smooth, effortlessly handling resource-intensive applications. For gaming, it provides a seamless experience and supports a wide variety of games. The device also includes features such as Game Boost mode, 4D Game Vibration, and a Vapor Chamber cooling system to enhance performance.

Compared to the vivo X200 FE, the vivo V60, along with its Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, manages thermal throttling quite well. While its surface does get warm, it is not uncomfortably hot, which is a great improvement.

The vivo V60 supports Extended RAM technology, which allows the phone's RAM to be virtually expanded using internal storage. This enables the device to utilize up to 12GB of its internal storage, resulting in a total of up to 24GB of RAM.

In the Philippines, the vivo V60 is available in three variants: one with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, another with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (which is the model I am using), and a third option with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. My 256GB unit has used 28.57GB of storage right out of the box. Unfortunately, the device does not support microSD card expansion.

Here are the benchmark scores for this device:

• AnTuTu v11.0.3-OB3 – 1,264,502
• AnTuTu Storage Test v11.0.3-OB3  – 79,254 (1,095.4 MB/s Seq. Read, 1,028.7 MB/s Seq. Write)
• Geekbench 6.5.0 – 1,276 (Single-core), 3,662 (Multi-core)
• PCMark – 11,557 (Work 3.0)
• 3DMark – 1,795 (Wild Life Extreme), 1,801 (Wild Life Extreme Unlimited)

Battery Life, Charging, and Connectivity

The vivo V60 features an impressive 6,500mAh battery, which is the highest capacity in the V Series to date. vivo has been steadily increasing battery capacity year after year, starting with 5,500mAh in the V40 and moving to 6,000mAh in the V50. If this trend continues, we might see a 7,000mAh battery in the next iteration. With moderate usage, this battery can easily last an entire day without requiring a recharge. In the PCMark Work 3.0 Battery Life Test, the device achieved an impressive score of approximately 19 hours and 42 minutes.

Additionally, the vivo V60 comes equipped with the reliable 90W FlashCharge technology, allowing the 6,500mAh battery to charge from 0 to 100 percent in just 48 minutes. The device also includes energy-saving software features like the BlueVolt Battery System and AI Sleep Mode. These features help to minimize background power usage and idle consumption, ensuring that a full charge lasts from morning until night.

In terms of connectivity, the vivo V60 supports dual-SIM (nano-SIM), 5G connectivity, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, and includes a USB Type-C port.

vivo V60 Specifications

6.77-inch FHD (1080 x 2392) AMOLED display, 388ppi, 120Hz Refresh Rate
1500 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak), Schott Xensation Core
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 4nm
Adreno 722 GPU
8GB/12GB RAM (LPDDR4X)
256GB/512GB of internal storage (UFS 2.2)
Triple-rear cameras (50MP F1.9 main + 50MP F2.7 3X Tele + 8MP F2.7 wide-angle)
50MP F2.0 front camera
ZEISS Optics / Aura Light
Dual-SIM (nano) / 5G Connectivity
WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.4
GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
USB Type-C / Fingerprint scanner (in-display)
IP68/IP69 Dust and Water Resistant
Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15)
6,500mAh Battery with 90W Fast Charge
Dimension:

• 163.53 × 76.96 × 7.53 mm (Mist Gray)
• 163.53 × 76.96 × 7.65 mm (Berry Purple and Summer Blu)

Weight:

• 192g (Mist Gray)
• 200g (Berry Purple and Summer Blu)

Colors: Berry Purple and Summer Blue (Glass Back), Mist Gray (Plastic Sheet)

Price and Availability

The vivo V60 is available in three variants:

• 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage for Php 27,999
• 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage for Php 28,999
• 12GB of RAM with 512GB of storage for Php 30,999

You can purchase the vivo V60 at any vivo concept store or kiosk, as well as online through the vivo website, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok.

Verdict

The vivo V60, despite a price increase, stands out as the most complete entry in the V-series yet. It features a rare dedicated 3x telephoto camera alongside a solid main camera and an excellent selfie camera, making it one of the best camera phones in its price range.

With a large 6,500 mAh battery and 90W fast charging, it minimizes downtime. The display impresses with high brightness and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Its slim design includes IP68/IP69 waterproofing, combining practicality with style.

Performance is solid, powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, ensuring a smooth user experience with long software support.

Overall, for those desiring a midrange smartphone that balances style, endurance, and excellent photography—all without the flagship price tag—the vivo V60 is an exceptional and highly recommended choice.