vivo has launched its latest V series smartphone, the vivo V60, with Singapore as the first market globally to debut the device. The handset will be available from Sep 27, 2025, with pre-orders open from Sep 22.

The vivo V60 was unveiled in partnership with German optics company ZEISS, with a focus on advanced portrait photography and AI-powered imaging features. It introduces a 50-megapixel ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera, supported by a Sony IMX882 sensor and periscope design for optical zoom.

Camera and Imaging Features

The smartphone’s camera system includes a 50 MP ZEISS OIS main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50 MP front-facing camera. The ZEISS Multifocal Portrait mode offers five focal lengths for cinematic portraits, while the Stage Portrait feature enables detailed close-ups from a distance.

AI tools built into the device include AI Erase 3.0 for removing background distractions, AI Reflection Erase for reducing glare, and AI Magic Move for repositioning subjects within a frame. Other features such as AI Photo Enhance can upscale low-resolution images, while AI Four-Season Portrait applies seasonal filters.

Design and Durability

The vivo V60 combines slim bezels and a curved display with IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance. The device is reinforced with Diamond Shield Glass and an internal cushioning structure, making it the most drop-resistant in the V series to date. It will be available in Berry Purple and Mist Grey.

Battery and Performance

The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, with 12 GB RAM (expandable by another 12 GB) and 256 GB storage. It houses a 6,500 mAh battery with 90W fast charging. vivo claims the handset can last a full day on one charge, with battery health optimised for up to four years of use.

The V60 supports high frame rates for games such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, features an HDR10+ display with peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits, and integrates Google Gemini AI for productivity, including meeting transcription and translation.

Availability in Singapore

The vivo V60 will retail at S$699 and can be pre-ordered through Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, and authorised retailers such as Challenger, Best Denki, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman and local telcos.

Pre-order customers will receive complimentary gifts, including a DJI Osmo Mobile SE stabiliser (worth S$109) and vivo Buds Air 3 (worth S$99). The handset comes with a two-year local warranty and three months of screen protection.

vivo said the V60 will be rolled out to other global markets following its Singapore launch, though no specific dates have been announced.