Vivo It’s absolutely on time V-series biennial renewal.
Following the V50 launched last February 2025, the Chinese company has recently revealed the latest Vivo V60 In India after six months.
Vivo S30 rebadged
If you’ve been following Vivo for quite some time, you won’t be surprised that the China-exclusive Vivo S30 Will be the next V-smartphone in their global roster.
For the most part, it is a rebadged Vivo S30 for the international market.
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The internals are similar: Snapdragon 7th Gen 4 4nm 8-core SoC, Adreno 722 GPU, Up to 16GB LPDDR4X memory And 512GB UFS 2.2 storage.
This may be a good or bad thing but the Vivo V60 has an 8+128GB base model while the S30 starts with a larger 12+256GB configuration.
The cameras are no different: 50MP f/1.88 main, 8MP f/2.0 ultra-wide angle (UWA), and 50MP f/2.2 selfie.
However, Vivo V60 now has an additional feature 50MP f/2.65 periscope telephoto lens that its predecessor lacks. This is the same shooter found on the flagship-grade Vivo X200.
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This newly added camera is based on Sony’s widely used IMX882 sensor And supports OIS (Optical Image Stabilization).
It can take and clear 3x optically zoomed photos 10x shots Through Stage portrait mode.
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50x zoom shots are also possible through Vivo’s all-new AI Hyper Zoom.
Vivo’s signature ring flash dubbed “Aura Light Portrait 2.0” Is here to stay.
A 6500mAh Si/C Bluevolt Battery Same here with Vivo Fast 90W FlashCharge Standard.
Wireless charging is still absent but reverse wired charging is present for those who need it.
Dual IP68+IP69 water and dust resistance rating Also stay.
not a perfect clone
The Vivo V60 is not a complete clone of the S30 as it has a few differences that may or may not matter to most of you.
Vivo V60 One Slightly larger 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display but only with one Full HD+ resolution And pixel density 388ppi.
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The Chinese Vivo S30 has a smaller 6.67-inch screen with the same technology, but with higher resolution at 1.2K and a tighter 460ppi.
As expected, the Chinese model runs OriginOS 5 while the latter still runs funtouch os 15 Both of these are based on Android 15 – Discontinued Vivo Global is rumored to adopt its Chinese OS In the new V-phone.
This also means that Vivo’s already rich AI capabilities will always be present with improvements to AI Erase and Image Expander as well as highlighting newly added AI capabilities. ai magic move, AI Photography Suiteand even AI four-season portrait.
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As expected, the Vivo V60 is still making waves ZEISS Camera System Its Chinese counterparts never had this since the S18 Pro (the Chinese version of the V30 Pro).
The Indian Vivo V60s is also expected to have one Exclusive Wedding Vlog And portrait studio presets.
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Lastly, the Vivo V60 has executed premium finishes and colourways: auspicious gold, moonlight blueAnd mist gray.
This is in contrast to the S30’s pastel slash two-tone options from the S30 Pro Mini (or X200 FE).
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While the gold and blue options have glass backs, the gray is made of plastic.
This also results in different thicknesses: 7.53 mm (grey), 7.65 mm (gold), 7.75 mm (blue).
Overall, Vivo V60 is a little thick Over S30 (7.49 mm).
Pricing and Availability
Although there is no “V60 Pro Mini” (nor V60 Pro), the X200 FE already exists as a global version in China Vivo S30 Pro Mini.
And unlike the Vivo X200 FE, where it was first launched in Malaysia and Taiwan, the Vivo V60 headlines the global launch in India.
These are from India Typical pricing per configuration: :
- 8+128GB = INR 36,999
- 8+256GB = INR 38,999
- 12+256GB = INR 40,999
- 12+512GB = INR 45,999
It will be a matter of time as to which market Vivo V60 will arrive in right after India.
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Although it is good to note Vivo Malaysia is already teasing the V60 On their website with two different colors to contrast the Indian options: berry purple And summer blue.
