The new vivo V60 has just landed in the Philippines, and it’s a promising new smartphone that should be a perfect fit for concert and event-lovers.
While concerts have always been a big thing, over the past years, it seems that live music performances and other such events have gone into overdrive, with popular K-pop groups and Western artists making stops in Manila. As such, capturing these memories has become hugely important for many folks today.
Enter the vivo V60. While the vivo V Series has made its mark in the smartphone market with phones that offer great portrait and landscape shot capabilities, the latest model in the premium mid-range lineup now has a proper telephoto camera. Yes, the vivo V60 not only packs a ZEISS main camera, but the iconic German imaging house also helped with the phone’s telephoto shooter.
That’s not all there is to the phone though. The vivo V60 should also be great for portraits, coupled with AI photography features. Plus, it should also be a great daily driver for gaming and productivity.
Before everything else, let’s dive into the phone’s zoom capabilities that should make it a great concert partner.
50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera with a Top-Notch Sensor
The vivo x ZEISS has been a longstanding one. At the start, only flagship X series phones have gotten the badge. But in recent years, vivo has added ZEISS cameras to its mid-range V series, with the latest packing a ZEISS multi-camera setup. The highlight here is the 50MP 3x zoom Super Telephoto shooter with an F/2.65aperture and up to 100x zoom. With this, the phone should be perfect for taking photos of your favorite artists, even from afar.
What’s more, the V60 also shares the same flagship Sony IMX882 sensor used by the vivo X200 FE, a smartphone that we were recently impressed with.
To give you an idea of what to expect, here are sample shots using the V60’s telephoto camera, ranging from 3x zoom to more extreme zoom lengths:
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- 3x zoom
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- 10x zoom
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- 3x zoom
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- 10x zoom
As you can see in the images above, the vivo V60’s telephoto shooter does not disappoint when it comes to zoom capabilities, whether in daytime or indoors. Given these results, it should be great for your next concert or event, even if you’re seat is in the upper parts of an arena.
ZEISS Multifocal Portrait for Stylish Shots
The telephoto camera isn’t just great for zooming into your favorite artist; it’s also great for portraits. That’s because the V60’s zoom camera gives the phone 85mm and 100mm focal length options for portraits.
As a quick refresher, focal length is the distance from the center of the lens to the sensor. In essence, focal length is the more technical (or correct) term for “zoom.” For instance, a focal length of 24mm is the equivalent of a phone’s 1x zoom, with 16mm being 0.6x ultrawide and 68mm being 3x zoom.
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- 23mm
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- 35mm
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- 50mm
For proper cameras, the more common focal lengths are 35mm and 50mm, especially for portraits. As such, vivo V series phones previously had 23mm, 35mm, and 50mm options to give users more of a pro feel for portrait photography.
With the addition of 85mm and 100mm, users now have even more options for portraits. 85mm should capture a balanced subject and background when outdoors, while the 100mm option delivers striking close-up detail.
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- 85mm
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- 100mm
What’s more, these options work well because the 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera ensures quality is still high at higher focal lengths. And yes, these focal length options are still complemented by the ZEISS lens filters for plenty of bokeh options.
AI Photography Capabilities for Extra Creative Options
We’ve talked a lot about the phone’s telephoto shooter, but don’t worry as the V60’s main ZEISS camera and ultrawide shooter are also great for all sorts of photos. The selfie camera also doesn’t disappoint. You can see some samples from the other photos here:
To complement the quality of the cameras, vivo also packed the V60 with a range of unique AI editing features for extra creative options. The first is the AI Four Seasons feature where, with the help of AI, your summer photos can be transformed into other seasons, like spring or fall. This is nice for Filipinos as it can give users unique seasonal photos, without the need to go out of the country.
There’s also AI Magic Move, which can shift a person or an object in a photo to another location. This not only helps fix some potential framing issues, but it also unlocks more lively compositions.
Plus, the V60 has an AI Image Expander feature that dynamically extends an image, all while keeping the image quality high. With this, users can make a photo feel more expansive, even if they shot the image a bit too close to the subject.
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 + 6500mAh BlueVolt Battery for Daily Driver Needs
Powering the vivo V60 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, promising 27% faster CPU performance, 30% better GPU performance, and 26% greater gaming efficiency compared to the previous generation SoC. As such, this phone should have no issues running more demanding apps with ease – great for gamers who love playing games during their downtime.
Battery life should also be excellent as this phone packs a massive 6,500mAh BlueVolt battery. Yes, even with the slim frame, this phone packs a big enough battery to easily let it last for a day of use. In fact, it should even have enough to last for up to two days, depending on your usage. Plus, if you do need to charge, the phone has 90W FlashCharge that charges 25% in just 20 minutes.
Stylish Looks with IP68 and IP69 Water and Dust Resistance
To wrap things up, let’s look at the phone’s design. The vivo V60 comes in Berry Purple, Summer Blue, and Mist Gray color options, all of which look good and feel great in the hand. At the front is a 6.77″ Full HD+ screen with a fast 120Hz refresh rate; definitely a nice screen option.
Design-wise, this phone is also made to be tough. After all, it has IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance with one-tap water ejection feature, meaning it offers flagship-level protection against dust and water ingress. This is great for users, especially in the Philippines, given how much rain we get during the typhoon season.
vivo V60: Price and Availability in the Philippines
Thanks to its combination of a capable ZEISS Super Telephoto camera, coupled with portrait features and AI enhancements, the vivo V60 is certainly a great partner for general photography, and especially for concerts and live events. On top of these, the V60 also has great performance, long battery life, and a stylish yet durable design, making it a reliable daily driver.
Interested in getting your own vivo V60? The phone is available for pre-order now in the Philippines, with the 12+256GB variant priced at PHP 28,999, while the 12+512GB model has a price tag of PHP 30,999.
Pre-order until September 12 and enjoy up to PHP 2,000 off, plus an extra PHP 500 discount when availed through Home Credit. Get over PHP 8,000 worth of freebies, including a vivo VIP Card loaded with PHP 6,640 worth of premium services, 6-month broken screen insurance, an extended warranty, and vivo Buds worth PHP 1,699.
Visit the nearest vivo concept store, kiosk, and authorized dealer now. Check out the full specs of the V60 on the vivo website.