If you didn’t know, Vivo’s V-series gets updated every 6 months! V40 came a year ago, V50 six months ago, and that’s one of the reasons Vivo’s V-series is getting quite popular in Nepal — in the 60–70 thousand NPR premium midrange category. And in India as well, Vivo is currently the No.1 brand in terms of volume sales, selling more phones than Samsung. And Vivo’s recent flagship phone, the X200 Pro… that phone is currently the best camera phone for the price!
And with this phone, the V60, Vivo has brought some really nice upgrades — especially in the camera department! I’ll explain all of this in the article. Let’s dive in!
Vivo V60 Specifications:
- Design and build: 163.53 x 76.96 x 7.53 – 7.75 mm, 192 – 201 gm
- Color options: Mist Gray, Auspicious Gold, Moonlit Blue
- Durability: IP68/69 dust and water resistant
- Display: 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,500 nits peak brightness (HBM), HDR10+
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm mobile platform)
- Memory: Up to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM, Up to 512GB UFS 2.1 storage (non-expandable)
- Software & UI: Funtouch OS 15 on top of Android 15
- Rear cameras: Triple (50MP primary, 50MP 3x telephoto, 8MP ultrawide)
- Front camera: 50MP sensor (hole-punch)
- Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
- Battery: 6,500 mAh with 90W charging (90W adapter inside the box)
Read full specifications of Vivo V60 here
Vivo V60 Review
Camera
Okay, the biggest upgrade in the Vivo V60 this time is in the camera! It has a 3X periscope zoom lens — the first time in the Vivo V-series! While the zoom lens can take photos at 3X, 5X, and 10X, the main advantage of the 3X lens is for portraits.
In Portrait mode, you can now shoot at different focal lengths. The main camera offers 23mm, 35mm, and 50mm modes, while the 3X periscope camera gives 85mm and 100mm modes. Photos taken at 85mm and 100mm are excellent — much better than what you get on phones in this price range like the Galaxy A56 or OnePlus Nord 5.
Additionally, this phone has Zeiss optimization like Vivo’s flagship phones, so skin tones in portraits are accurate, and the blur effect is excellent! It’s obviously not as strong as the X200 Pro, but for a midrange phone, the Vivo V60 can take amazing portraits. Even in low light, I got really good portrait shots. There are also different portrait modes such as Wedding, B/W, and Festival modes, allowing creative flexibility for different types of portraits.
Another upgrade is the selfie camera. Selfies are very wide, and there’s a 0.8X mode, which is helpful for group selfies. Even when vlogging, you don’t need to stretch your arm — the field of view is excellent. Vivo is also one of the few brands whose selfie camera has autofocus and good skin tone/highlight management. So selfies are definitely much better than the competition.
Considering the price, the main 50MP camera takes great photos with good details and dynamic range — both during the day and at night. Most of my photos were taken in Zeiss mode, which produces natural colors. If you prefer more vibrant photos, you can use Zeiss Vivid mode.
The downside of the camera this time is the ultra-wide (U/W) camera. The V40 and V50 had 50MP U/W cameras, but the V60 has an 8MP U/W camera. Its output is not that great — details are limited, dynamic range is compromised, and you can only record video in Full HD, with no 4K option.
Similarly, for main camera videography, considering the price, it could perform better. There’s no 4K at 60fps, and 4K 30fps videos are just okay, nothing extraordinary. But overall, camera-wise, this is the best camera phone under 70,000 NPR.
Design
Okay, the camera is good, but at 70,000 NPR, how do other aspects perform? Let’s start with design and display. Design-wise, Vivo gives a clean setup. The camera module looks like the X200 FE, which I like more than the large module on the Vivo V50.
The phone has a 6500mAh battery but isn’t too heavy. It has IP68 + IP69 rating, which is more robust than the IP65/67 ratings found on Samsung, OnePlus, or Nothing phones. Vivo claims the phone can survive 120 minutes underwater vs. 30 minutes on other phones — so durability is solid. However, it doesn’t feel super premium because the back and frame are plastic. Dropping it may leave minor dents, so a cover is recommended.
Display

Display-wise, I have no major complaints. It has a good AMOLED screen, bright enough for outdoors (up to ~1500 nits in auto mode). HDR10 works well for Netflix and YouTube, optical fingerprint sensor is fast, auto-brightness works well, and touch response is smooth.
Vivo improved vibration feedback, though it’s not as good as OPPO or OnePlus haptics. Overall, display is a solid A-minus.
Performance

Performance is slightly weak for the price. It uses Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, which is an upgrade from the SD 7 Gen 3 in the Vivo V50, but it’s not the fastest in this price range. Base RAM is 12GB, so normal use is smooth, but it doesn’t feel as fast as the OnePlus Nord 5. For gaming, PUBG runs at 60fps, but heavier games like Genshin Impact only reach 30fps. Heating is not an issue, which is good.
Software

Vivo’s software experience isn’t as smooth as OnePlus, Samsung, or Nothing phones, but it’s usable and improving. AI features are included, and the company promises 4 years of software updates. The UI/UX should get better over time.
Battery

The phone has a 6500mAh battery with a low-powered processor, so battery life is excellent. Easily lasts 1.5 days. The 90W charger fully charges the phone in roughly 50 minutes.
Vivo V60 Review: Pros and Cons
Vivo V60 Review: Conclusion
Overall, considering all aspects and price, the Vivo V60 is hard to beat at 70,000 NPR. It’s better than the Honor 400, Samsung A56, and even OnePlus Nord 5. The specs are balanced, and its portraits and selfies outperform the competition.
Design is good, display is excellent, main camera optimized by Zeiss, and battery life is long-lasting. For Nepal, the Vivo V60 is probably the best choice.