Vivo V60 Review: A Budget Friendly Option That's Pretty Decent Overall!

Recently I got to spend some time with the vivo V60, and overall, I’d say it’s a decent phone. It balances strengths and compromises in a way that makes sense if you value everyday smoothness, battery life and a clean design.

That said, there are momentsespecially with the camera zoom, that feel a little underwhelming. Below, I unpack what works for me, what doesn’t, and how the V60 stacks up as a daily handset.

Design

Design-wise, the V60 feels simple and minimal, which I quite like. The back glass curves gently and the frame is rounded, making it comfortable to hold. It carries a matte finish rather than a glossy one, which helps avoid greasy fingerprint smudges, a thoughtful touch for everyday use.

The display is a large 6.77-inch curved AMOLED panel, and despite its size, the phone doesn’t feel unwieldy, a testament to the balanced build and layout.

The rear camera module is shaped in a pill-style bump; in colours like Berry Purple it’s colour-matched for a more cohesive look, while the Gray version shows a contrasting black bump.

Features & Performance

Under the hood, the V60 runs on a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, which feels sufficiently smooth for everyday tasks, social media, streaming, and light multitasking.

The phone keeps up with day-to-day usage well, I haven’t encountered any major slowdowns or lag in typical usage. As for software, the V60 runs on the manufacturer’s custom skin over Android. In my time using it, I didn’t find the OS laggy at all, general navigation and switching between apps felt smooth and stable. For my uses, there’s really no complaint there.

Battery life is a strong suit. The V60 packs a hefty 6,500 mAh battery, which comfortably lasts well over a day on moderate use. Charging is surprisingly quick too: the 90 W fast charger can take the phone from 0 to about 50–60% in under 30–35 minutes, which is handy when you’re rushing out.

Camera

On paper, the V60’s camera setup is attractive. It features a triple rear camera array co-engineered with ZEISS: a 50 MP main lens with OIS, a 50 MP telephoto lens (with 3× optical zoom), and an 8 MP ultrawide.

There’s also a 50 MP front selfie camera, which is solid for social-media selfies.

In good lighting, the main camera produces vibrant colours and decent contrast. Photos are sharp enough for social media posting, and the 3× optical zoom gives a useful flexibility when you want to get a bit closer without sacrificing too much quality.

However, when you push the limits, especially with long-range zoom or trying to make use of a “100×” digital zoom (a spec often mentioned in marketing), the results disappoint. From my perspective: the 100× capability feels pretty “meh”. Detail degrades noticeably, and images lack clarity. AI would probably do the trick. While the V60 does well for everyday photos and casual zooming, it doesn’t deliver the kind of long-range clarity that some might expect from that 100× claim.

Conclusion

Overall, I find the vivo V60 to be a pretty decent mid-range smartphone with more hits than misses. Its strong points, smooth OS experience, very good battery life and charging, solid everyday performance, and a clean, minimal design, make it a dependable daily driver.

If you care most about reliability, battery, and a no-frills phone that stays smooth under regular use, the V60 is a worthy pick. If you’re after zoom-heavy photography or ultra-wide perfection, you might want to manage expectations, or consider something more photography-focused.