Vivo V60 Review: A Camera-First Phone That Doesn’t Forget the Basics

I’ve been using the Vivo V60 as a secondary phone for the past two weeks, and it’s clear that Vivo is targeting a tough crowd. Priced at ₹36,999, it lands in a segment already stacked with performance-heavy options like the iQOO Neo 10, Poco F7, and, to an extent, the Realme 15 Pro (Review).

But, instead of chasing raw power, the Vivo V60 leans on a massive battery and, of course, the Zeiss optics. The result is a phone that feels different from its rivals, but whether that difference works in Vivo’s favour is what we’ll find out in this review.

PROS

• Zeiss-Backed Cameras with Excellent Portraits
• Slim Design with a Big 6,500mah Battery
• Bright AMOLED Display
• Dependable Day-to-Day Performance
• Stereo Speakers, IP68/69 Rating
• 90W Fast Charging Included

CONS

• Gaming Capped at 60fps in BGMI
• Ultra-Wide Camera Underwhelms
• Video Recording Limited to 4K 30fps
• Slower UFS 2.2 Storage

Design and Build Quality

The Vivo V60 comes in three colour options - Moonlit Blue, Mist Gray, and Auspicious Gold. I've been using the Gold variant, and it's easily the most elegant of the bunch. That's because it's a subtle tone that does not lean too much on being flashy, despite what the name might suggest. The design itself isn't groundbreaking, but it's refined - slightly curved frames make the phone easier to grip, and the contrasting glossy finish on the sides gives it a touch of flair.

What’s commendable here is how slim and light the phone feels, given the huge 6,500mAh battery inside. The V60 weighs around 200 grams, and the weight has been distributed well, so my wrists don’t complain much.

The raised camera module does mean the phone wobbles when placed on a flat surface, and that remains the case even if you use the bundled cover. That said, the case is of excellent quality and does a good job of protecting the phone from drops. The back panel resists smudges well, and depending on the colour you pick, it’s either glass (Gold, Blue) or a plastic composite (Gray). You also get IP68/69 protection as part of the package.

Display and Audio

The 6.77-inch AMOLED panel on the Vivo V60 is a treat to watch content on. I binged Marianne on Netflix, and the darker scenes looked superb with deep, convincing blacks. Colour contrast is well-handled too, which makes HDR content really pop, and viewing angles stay solid even when you’re not looking at the screen head-on. Despite the slight curvature on the sides, I didn’t run into accidental touches — a small detail, but one that adds to the overall usability. In my brightness tests, the panel peaked at 1997 nits, which means outdoor visibility is excellent.

Audio is handled by a stereo setup, with speakers firing from both the bottom and the earpiece. They get loud enough for videos and casual gaming, with clear mids and vocals, though bass is a bit thin.

Performance and Software

In day-to-day use, the Vivo V60 leaves little to complain about with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 at its heart. Across two weeks of use, the V60 handled multitasking, app switching, and endless social media scrolling without breaking a sweat — exactly what you’d expect.

Against the Realme 15 Pro, which runs on the same Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, the differences are small but worth noting. Geekbench scores were practically neck and neck, but Realme pulls ahead in storage speeds thanks to faster UFS 3.1 memory, which means slightly quicker app installs and game load times. The V60, on the other hand, impressed me with stability — in stress tests it showed no signs of throttling, while the 15 Pro dropped to around 90% of peak. That reflects in longer gaming sessions, where the V60 keeps cool and consistent even if it doesn’t unlock the highest frame rates.

Speaking of which, the V60 caps BGMI at Smooth + Extreme (60fps), while the Realme 15 Pro unlocks 90fps with the same chip. You still get reliable frame pacing and minimal heat on the V60, but it’s clear that gaming isn’t a priority here.

The Vivo V60 runs Funtouch OS 15 on top of Android 15, and if you’ve used a recent Vivo or iQOO phone, you’ll feel right at home. There are plenty of customisation options to tweak the UI to your liking, but the out-of-the-box experience does include bloatware — apps like Snapchat, Spotify, and PhonePe show up by default. The good part is that none of them spam you with notifications, and they can all be uninstalled if you don’t need them.

Camera

Cameras are the main draw on the Vivo V60, and the Zeiss branding isn’t just for marketing. The phone gets Zeiss-tuned colour options and presets that give you more variety when clicking photos. It also inherits some of the playful features from the X200 FE, like the Four Seasons mode, which lets you shoot a scene as if it were spring, summer, autumn, or winter by tweaking colours and foliage tones. It’s a fun addition, though, like other extra modes such as the Wedding Vlog mode — it’s tucked away a little too deep in the interface.

On the hardware front, the setup looks similar to the Vivo X200 FE in megapixel count but uses different sensors. The V60 gets a 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor with OIS, a 50MP Sony IMX882 telephoto also with OIS, and an 8MP ultra-wide. On the front, there’s a 50MP autofocus camera.

Daylight shots come out sharp, with well-balanced dynamic range and good control in the shadows. The camera is also fast, with no noticeable shutter lag — handy if you’re chasing pets around. The ultra-wide, however, is the weak link; the lower megapixel count shows in softer detail and a clear step down from the main sensor. Portrait mode is excellent, with multiple bokeh flare styles and flawless edge detection. You can also switch between focal lengths easily in the UI, and with the aperture going as low as f/0.95, there’s a lot of room to play with depth of field.

In low light, the V60 delivers decent results. Night mode does brighten things up, though some fine detail gets lost in the process. The good news is that it avoids the common pitfalls of over-sharpening or blowing out highlights, so even in challenging conditions, shots look somewhat natural.

Selfies are handled well. Skin tones stay natural without washing out colours, and autofocus makes a noticeable difference in group shots. Video recording tops out at 4K 30fps, which feels like an odd limitation, especially since the Realme 15 Pro with the same chip offers 4K 60fps.

Battery and Charging

Fitting a 6,500mAh battery into a phone this slim is an achievement on its own. In our battery test, the Vivo V60 lasted 16 hours and 55 minutes, which puts it behind the Realme 15 Pro (19h 44m) and Realme P4 Pro (20h 15m) — both of which carry larger 7,000mAh cells.

That said, the V60 will still comfortably get you through a full day of moderate to slightly heavy use without breaking a sweat. When it’s time to top up, the in-box 90W charger takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to go from flat to full, which is good enough for the size of the battery.

Verdict

The Vivo V60 puts its focus where it matters most — the cameras. With Zeiss-backed optics and plenty of versatile shooting modes, it’s easily one of the best options in this segment if photography is your priority. Performance comes second, but it’s still dependable for everyday use, even if gaming tops out at 60fps while rivals like the Realme 15 Pro and the iQOO Neo 10 push much further. Battery life is solid for a 6,500mAh unit inside such a slim body, comfortably lasting a day and charging back up in just over an hour.

At a starting price of ₹36,999, phones like the iQOO Neo 10 and Poco F7 may tempt power users, but for anyone who values a reliable all-rounder with cameras leading the way, the V60 makes a very strong case.