Vivo V60

At Rs. 136,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, the Vivo V60 is good value for buyers who put the camera first, and only fair value for anyone chasing raw speed.

What you get for the money:

• A 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto with OIS that hands-on tests and independent lab reviews both rate as the standout feature at this price.
• A 6500 mAh battery with a 90W charger included, plus IP68/IP69 dust and water protection.
• A slim, light body with a quad-curved screen, stereo speakers, NFC and an IR blaster.

What holds it back:

• UFS 2.2 storage and LPDDR4X memory, a 1080p screen and no 4K 60fps video. One long-term test felt that at this price Vivo should at least match the competition on these points.
• A soft 8 MP ultrawide camera and no memory card slot.

The Samsung Galaxy A56 (Rs. 129,999) costs less and gets longer Android upgrade support but has no zoom camera, while the Oppo Reno 16F (Rs. 139,495) is close in price with a bigger battery on international units but weaker gaming power.

Verdict: Worth buying if you are coming from an older phone or a V30/V40 and want strong portraits, zoom and battery life. If you already own a V50, the upgrade is hard to justify.

Official specs: a 6.77 inches AMOLED panel with a 1080 x 2392 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 1500 nits in high-brightness mode and a claimed 5000 nits peak. The panel curves gently on all four sides, so it looks flat from the front but appears to float over the frame from the side.

Hands-on observations:

• Outdoor visibility is good and the screen looks bright in sunlight. Independent lab tests also place it among the brighter screens in its class.
• HDR videos on YouTube play properly, and the always-on display works without problems.
• The resolution is the main complaint. One long-term test felt it should have been 1.5K, and V40 owners point out their older phone had a sharper screen.
• Funtouch OS colours look a little flat next to more colourful interfaces, though a different launcher can change the feel.

One hands-on test said Vivo should add HDR10+, while the official spec sheet already lists HDR10+ support, so treat that remark with caution.

For scrolling, gaming and video the 120Hz panel feels smooth; just expect sharpness similar to most mid-rangers rather than a premium step up.

Official specs: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) with a top CPU core at 2.8 GHz and Adreno 722 graphics, paired with LPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage. Vivo adds vapour-chamber (VC) cooling.

Hands-on observations:

• Daily use, heavier tasks and even video rendering ran without problems during a test of one to two weeks.
• Benchmark scores cross the one-million mark in AnTuTu, a clear jump over the V50.
• One test found PUBG Mobile unlocks its highest frame-rate options, and another found that 60fps gaming sessions stay stable while the phone stays cool, including while charging.
• Independent lab tests found the phone handles long stress tests well, with only a small performance drop and warmth that stays comfortable.

The limitation: UFS 2.2 storage is slower than the UFS 3.1 or newer storage many rivals use, which can matter for app installs, large file copies and long-term smoothness once storage fills up. Opinions on value differ: one long-term test called the performance balanced rather than top-tier for its price, while another view is that gamers would not feel a difference from far costlier phones.

Official setup: a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 50 MP autofocus selfie camera, tuned with Zeiss. Vivo says the telephoto uses the same sensor and lens as its costlier X200.

Hands-on observations:

• Portraits are the highlight. The telephoto produces rich colours and natural-looking background blur, and photos look ready to post without editing.
• Zoom stays clean up to about 10x. Digital zoom goes up to 100x with AI processing, which helps at long range but does not replace optical zoom.
• The 8 MP ultrawide is soft and is a downgrade from the V50's higher-resolution ultrawide. Independent tests also found it noisy in low light.
• Low light from the main camera is very good in independent tests.
• Selfies are sharp, and the front camera records 4K video with clear audio.

Video: both front and rear cameras top out at 4K 30fps, with 1080p available at 60fps. Stabilisation is good, but there is no 4K 60fps option, which one test called overdue at this price.

Extras: AI tools include a seasons effect that can turn a scene into autumn, winter or snowfall, Zeiss styles, and a ring flash with adjustable colour.

Official specs: a 6500 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W wired charging, reverse wired charging and bypass charging. The 90W charger comes in the box with a USB-A to USB-C cable.

Hands-on observations:

• One long-term test reported roughly eight to ten hours of screen-on time with heavy use, depending on brightness and whether you use mobile data or Wi-Fi.
• A full charge takes about an hour, and the phone did not overheat while charging.
• Independent lab tests also rank its endurance among the best in its segment.

Bypass charging sends power straight from the charger to the phone during gaming, which helps keep heat down and spares the battery.

The battery is larger than the V50's while the phone stays slim, so you get extra capacity without a bulky body. Vivo also makes a long-term battery health claim for this silicon-carbon cell, and keeping charge between 20 and 80 percent can help. There is no wireless charging.

Out of the box: Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15. Vivo has listed the V60 for its global OriginOS 6 update based on Android 16, with rollout starting in early November 2025, though timing can vary by region.

Update policy:

• Vivo promises 4 major Android upgrades.
• Security update length differs by source: one hands-on test cited five years, while an independent review lists six years. Check Vivo's official page before relying on either.

Everyday experience:

• Funtouch OS is feature-rich, and long-time Vivo users settle in easily, but people coming from other brands may need time to adjust.
• The interface looks a little plain and less colourful than some rivals; haptics are decent rather than great.
• Google's Gemini and Circle to Search are built in, along with AI photo editing tools such as object removal.
• Independent tests found the software fairly light on bloat, though some AI features may be limited by region.

Connectivity held up well in Pakistan in hands-on use, with 5G and 4G bands, NFC and Wi-Fi 6 working without drops.