Vivo V60 5G Review: The Real Truth About This 6500mAh “Slim” Beast

The hype is real, but is the phone? If you’ve been scrolling through tech reels lately, you’ve definitely seen the Vivo V60 5G. Launched in late 2025 and currently dominating the early 2026 market, this device is making some bold claims. We’re talking about a battery that lasts two days packed into a body that’s thinner than your wallet.

The real truth is… most brands sacrifice “feel” for “features,” but Vivo has done something quite surgical here. At a starting price of ₹36,999, it’s sitting right in that “dangerous” mid-premium segment where one wrong move can make a phone a total flop.

In this long-form deep dive, I’m going to tell you whether you should swipe your card for this one or if you’re better off looking at its rivals.

QUICK SPECS: AT A GLANCE

Feature	Specifications
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
Display	6.77-inch Quad-Curved AMOLED, 120Hz, 5000 nits Peak
Rear Camera	50MP (OIS) + 50MP (Telephoto) + 8MP (Ultrawide) – ZEISS Optics
Front Camera	50MP Eye-AF Group Selfie
Battery	6500mAh BlueVolt (Silicon-Carbon Tech)
Charging	90W FlashCharge (0-50% in 19 mins)
Durability	IP68 & IP69 (Water & Dust Proof)
OS	Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15

DESIGN & BUILD: HOW IS IT THIS SLIM?

When I first held the Vivo V60 5G, I had to double-check the box. How do you fit a 6500mAh battery into a chassis that is only 7.53mm thick?

The secret is the 3rd-Gen Silicon Carbon Anode technology. Instead of a traditional bulky lithium-ion block, this “BlueVolt” system is much denser. It feels like a standard 4500mAh phone but carries the juice of a power bank.

• In-Hand Feel: The quad-curved display meets the curved back perfectly. It feels like a smooth pebble.
• Weight: It’s roughly 192 grams. Not “feather-light,” but incredibly well-balanced.
• Durability: This is where Vivo surprised me. It’s not just IP68; it’s IP69. That means it can handle high-pressure, high-temperature water jets. If you accidentally drop this in a bucket of hot water or get caught in a Mumbai monsoon, it’s surviving.

DISPLAY: BRIGHTER THAN YOUR FUTURE

The V60 features a 6.77-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel. But the number everyone is talking about is 5000 nits.

Don’t be fooled: You won’t see 5000 nits across the whole screen during a movie. That’s “local peak brightness” for HDR highlights. However, the 1500 nits Global High Brightness Mode (HBM) is the real hero. Even under the direct 12 PM sun in Delhi, you can read emails without squinting.

• Visuals: 10-bit colors mean you get 1.07 billion shades. Binge-watching Stranger Things on this is a treat because the blacks are deep and the neon colors pop.
• Protection: It uses Schott Diamond Shield, which is basically the “gorilla” in the room for 2026. It’s highly scratch-resistant.

PERFORMANCE: SNAPDRAGON 7 GEN 4 TEST

Look, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 isn’t a flagship 8-series chip, but it’s a 4nm efficiency king.

The real truth is: If you are a hardcore competitive gamer playing 6 hours of BGMI or Genshin Impact at max settings, you might notice the phone prioritizes stability over raw peak frames. But for 95% of users, it’s “butter-smooth.”

• Multitasking: With the 12GB/16GB RAM variants, apps stay open in the background for hours. No aggressive killing of apps here.
• Heating: Vivo has packed a 16,470 mm² Cooling System. In my testing, even after 40 minutes of 4K video recording, the temperature only rose by about 7°C.

CAMERA: THE ZEISS MAGIC

This is the V-series’ bread and butter. The partnership with ZEISS has moved down from the X-series to the V-series, and it shows.

• The Main Sensor: The 50MP Sony IMX766 with OIS is a reliable workhorse. Natural skin tones are the highlight here. No more “whitening” faces unless you turn on the beauty modes.
• Telephoto (The Game Changer): There’s a 50MP Telephoto lens with 10x “Stage Zoom.” It’s designed specifically for concerts.
• Selfie: The 50MP Eye-AF camera is arguably the best in this price segment. It tracks your eyes so quickly that your vlogs never go out of focus.

BATTERY & ENDURANCE: THE “TWO-DAY” PROMISE

Don’t waste your money if you’re expecting a 10-minute full charge. While the 90W FlashCharge is fast (0 to 100% in about 45-48 minutes), it’s not the fastest in the world.

However, the endurance is legendary.

• YouTube Playback: 22 Hours.
• Gaming (Moderate): 9-10 Hours.
• Real World: I finished a heavy work day (50+ calls, GPS navigation for 2 hours, social media, and lots of camera use) with 38% left at 11 PM. That is insane for a phone this thin.

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THE COMPETITION: AUTO-DETECTED RIVALS

Vivo V60 5G vs OnePlus 13R vs iQOO Neo 10

Feature	Vivo V60 5G	OnePlus 13R	iQOO Neo 10
Processor	Snapdragon 7 Gen 4	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Battery	6500mAh	6000mAh	6100mAh
Camera	ZEISS Optics (Best Portraits)	Good Main, Weak Secondary	Performance focused
Design	Slimmest & IP69	Premium Build	Aggressive/Gamer
Price	₹36,999	₹39,999	₹34,999

The Verdict on Competition:

• If you want Performance/Gaming, go for the iQOO Neo 10.
• If you want Brand Value & Clean Software, choose the OnePlus 13R.
• If you want the Best Camera & Battery Life, the Vivo V60 5G is the undisputed winner.

FINAL VERDICT: SHOULD YOU BUY IT?

Buy it if…

• You hate carrying a power bank: This is the best battery-to-thickness ratio on the market.
• You take a lot of portraits: The ZEISS multifocal modes are genuinely useful, not just gimmicks.
• You are clumsy: The IP69 rating and Diamond Shield glass make it a tank in disguise.

Skip it if…

• You want “Stock Android”: Funtouch OS 15 is better than before, but it still has pre-installed apps.
• You are a Pro Gamer: The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is great, but the iQOO or OnePlus 8-series chips are faster for raw FPS.
• You want Wireless Charging: Sadly, Vivo skipped it again this year.

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