Vivo V60 First Look: 50MP Telephoto + 100x Zoom Test!
Vivo’s not exactly one to take a breather. It’s been just about six months since the V50 hit the shelves, and already we’ve got its successor in hand, the Vivo V60.
From the outside, it might look like Vivo’s playing it safe, but there are some real upgrades here. You’re getting a newer, faster processor, a bigger battery, and a proper telephoto lens borrowed from the higher-end Vivo X200 FE.
So no, this isn’t just a lazy refresh. The V60 feels like Vivo’s trying to make the V-series an even stronger option for people who want premium style without jumping into flagship pricing. Not a full review yet, we’ll save the deep battery, gaming, and camera tests for later. but here’s what’s standing out so far.
Vivo V60 first look: Design that feels premium
At first glance, the V60 doesn’t try to reinvent what Vivo already nailed with the V50. It’s still slim, curved, and premium-looking, but with a few tweaks that make it feel fresher. You get three colour options, Auspicious Gold, Moonlit Blue, and Mist Gray. Our Gold unit has this really nice matte glass back that stays clean and feels smooth in the hand.
The old “bottle-opener” style camera module is now gone. In its place is a cleaner, more compact layout similar to the Vivo X200 FE, complete with Zeiss branding and the Aura Ring light. It looks neater, blends into the back, and doesn’t scream for attention, which I like.
The frame is chrome-finished polycarbonate, which makes it light enough to keep the weight in check but sturdy enough to feel solid. And the pebble-like curves along the edges make it comfortable to hold for long stretches. Even with the battery now at 6,500mAh (up from 6,000mAh), it still feels surprisingly slim in the hand.
The front gets a quad-curved display, a rare touch in this price range. The curves make the bezels look thinner, and overall, the phone just feels more high-end. For durability, you’ve got IP68 and IP69 ratings, so dust isn’t a problem and it’ll survive a dip in freshwater. Just remember, water damage isn’t covered under warranty, so maybe don’t actually take it swimming.
Vivo V60 first look: Hardware boost & new AI upgrades
Quick refresh cycles often mean “same internals, new coat of paint,” but the V60 does more than that. Vivo has confirmed it’s running Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. Compared to last year’s 7 Gen 3, you’re looking at 27% faster CPU speeds, 30% stronger graphics, and better power efficiency. It’s the same chip that powers the Realme 15 Pro, which handled multitasking and even gaming really well in our tests.
Pair that with the bigger 6,500mAh battery, and you’ve got a combo that should last comfortably through a heavy-use day and then some. We’ll need to run proper drain tests, but on paper, it’s a promising step up from the V50.
The V60 runs Funtouch OS 15 on top of Android 15. Vivo’s adding some AI tricks too—AI Captions that auto-generate text, AI Magic Move for quick edits, and Google Gemini integration for a smarter assistant experience. They’re not deal-breaking features, but they do make the phone feel more current.
Vivo V60 first look: Triple cameras with a new telephoto as the star
Cameras have always been the V-series’ big selling point, and this time Vivo’s switching things up. The rear setup now has three sensors instead of two. The main camera is still 50MP with OIS, but now it’s using Sony’s IMX766, which delivers sharper shots and richer colours.
The ultrawide takes a hit, dropping from 50MP to 8MP, so you lose some detail there. But the trade-off is a new 50MP telephoto lens with Sony’s IMX882, and honestly, it’s worth it. Zoom at 3x and 10x is crisp, and even 100x shots aren’t the blurry mess you usually get in this price range.
Zeiss’ tuning pulls it all together, especially in portraits. Edge detection is clean, colours look natural, and the bokeh has that “shot on something expensive” vibe. Thanks to the telephoto, you now get dedicated 85mm and 100mm portrait modes, and Stage Portraits at 10x are just chef’s kiss.
Up front, the 50MP selfie camera keeps skin tones natural while still packing in detail. For video, you can shoot up to 4K at 30fps, and OIS keeps things steady. Vivo’s also thrown in a Wedding Vlog mode, which automatically edits clips into a highlight reel. It’s fun, but I wish you could tweak the final cut a bit more.
Vivo V60 first look: Expected price and rivals
We’ll get the official price on August 12 when it launches in India, but looking at the V50’s ₹35,000 starting price, this one will probably land somewhere between ₹35,000 and ₹40,000. Launch offers might nudge it under ₹35K for early buyers.
It’ll be going head-to-head with the Realme 15 Pro and Oppo Reno 14, two phones that also lean heavily into design and camera performance. Vivo’s advantage is a bigger battery, a premium-feeling design, and that excellent telephoto camera.
Vivo V60 first look: Final thoughts
The Vivo V60 doesn’t flip the script completely, but it doesn’t need to. It takes the V50’s strengths, smooths out some rough edges, and adds meaningful upgrades in the areas that count: performance, battery, and camera versatility.
If Vivo keeps the pricing competitive, this could be one of the most balanced mid-premium phones to launch this year, and easily one of the best-looking.
