Back in August, Vivo’s new instalment in its midrange V series went on sale in India. Last month, the brand extended the lineup by adding a more affordable V60e variant to the mix. This model retains the spectacular camera performance that the V series is known for, but trades off the telephoto lens for a more affordable price tag. If you’re interested in a good camera phone under Rs 30,000, this device should be at the top of your list. We spent a week with it, testing its camera in a range of scenarios. Here is our in-depth review of the Vivo V60e.
Read Also: Asus ProArt P16 creator laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU launched in India
In This Article
Vivo V60e Review: Design and Display
Here is what you get inside the Vivo V60e’s retail box:
- Smartphone
- Power adapter
- USB Type-A to Type-C
- Clear plastic cover
- SIM ejector
- Warranty card
- Quick start guide
The V60e looks identical to the standard model (our review here), bar a couple of changes. Both phones rock the same oval-shaped camera panel, but the V60e lacks the Zeiss branding. The absence of the telephoto lens is also noticeable beside the camera island on the midrange model. The Aura light is placed a notch higher to occupy the spot left behind by the telephoto sensor. Both phones have a curved form factor, with the front and rear edges slightly curving into the frame. The plastic material of the back panel has a matte finish that offers a premium in-hand feel. We used the ‘Noble Gold’ colour variant of the V60e, which has a very subtle vertical line pattern along the sides of the back panel.
The right edge of the frame houses the volume rocker keys and the side button. The non-hybrid SIM tray, primary microphone, USB-C slot, and speaker grille are positioned at the bottom. Up top lie the noise-cancelling microphone, IR blaster, and secondary speaker. The curved edges of the frame offer a nice grip. The smartphone is rated IP68/IP69 for protection against dust and water. It is immersible in water up to 1.5m for 2 hours. There’s NFC on board for quick transactions from your digital wallet.
The V60e is the same size as the standard model in the series. Its 6.77-inch curved AMOLED display can reach 1,600 nits in High Brightness Mode, which makes it 100 nits brighter than the V60. The peak brightness of both phones maxes out at 5,000 nits. This 120Hz display is protected by Diamond Shield Glass. It has a smooth touch response. The optical fingerprint scanner is snappy and accurate. The bezels surrounding the screen are thin and uniform.
The bright AMOLED panel offers a splendid viewing experience. During the review period, we streamed content across OTT apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar on the Vivo V60e. It relayed detailed and crisp visuals with vibrant colours. The display offers an optimum viewing angle range for multiple people to enjoy the content on the screen at the same time. The dual speaker setup produces a loud audio output, but it could use a more pronounced low end.
Vivo V60e Review: Performance and Cameras
At the heart of the V60e lies the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset. The smartphone comes in 3 RAM (LPDDR4X) and storage (UFS 2.2) variants.
- 8GB + 128GB: Rs 29,999
- 8GB + 256GB: Rs 31,999
- 12GB + 256GB: Rs 33,999
Here’s how the smartphone performed in standard benchmark tests.
- AnTuTu 3D: 883,055
- Geekbench 6: 1,026 (single-core) | 2,914 (multi-core)
The Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset puts up a good display when it comes to handling basic tasks like calling, instant messaging, emailing, web browsing, media streaming, and navigation. Apps on this phone take a smidge longer to load, but that’s largely due to the slow UFS 2.2 storage. Juggling different apps at once is not an issue, as the device can optimise them in the background. Overall, the V60e is dependable for everyday use.
The V series isn’t known for its gaming performance, but you won’t have a problem running titles like Call of Duty Mobile and BGMI at medium settings. We stuck to a 60fps frame rate and medium/high graphics, and got smooth gameplay out of the device. There were no frame drops to be seen, and the back panel started warming up only after 20-30 minutes. The fluidity takes a hit when you push the graphics to their highest settings.
OS duties on the V60e are handled by the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS. This smartphone will receive the OriginOS 6 update soon after the launch of the Vivo X300 series. The Funtouch 15 OS rides on the highs of its predecessors. The customisation options for elements like fingerprint icon, charging animation, app icons, Always on Display, home/lock screen, and screen transitions remain its strongest suit. The light and breezy browsing experience is also down to the well-optimised OS.
You also get a handful of AI features on the V60e. This includes Google’s Circle to Search and Gemini Assistant. Vivo’s native tools like AI Image Studio, AI Four-Season Portrait, AI Erase, AI Image Expander, and AI Photo Enhance are not the outright best in the business, but come in quite handy to tune up the pictures before posting them on social media. Talking about software coverage, Vivo has promised 3 major OS upgrades for this device.
The V60e packs the same battery as the standard model. This 6,500mAh Li-ion unit can last a day of heavy use with ease. You can push the battery life to 1.5 days if you’re conservative with your usage. On days with moderate to heavy usage, we were left with ~25% charge on the phone. The 90W power adapter provided inside the box takes up to an hour to fully charge this phone.
An exquisite camera performance is the foundational element of every V series offering. The V60e’s rear camera panel packs a 200MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Up front, a 50MP selfie camera is placed in a punch-hole cutout on the display.
The 200MP primary shooter takes splendid shots in outdoor daylight conditions. The images pack all the important details while flaunting vibrant colours. The contrast and dynamic range are also on point. In limited lighting conditions, the smartphone does a good job of lighting up the shot and eliminating the noise.
Images taken from the 8MP ultrawide lens are noticeably softer, but they retain the colour profile of the primary sensor. The sharpness of the images leaves more to be desired, but the outdoor daylight shots are rich with natural colours. Images taken in limited lighting conditions are well-lit, but very grainy.
Portrait shots taken by the V60e are sharp and well-focused. The smartphone does a good job of recognising the edges of the subject. However, the background blur in the portraits leaves more to be desired. The 50MP front-facing camera takes bright and clear selfies with natural colours. The primary shooter and front-facing camera can record 4K videos at 30fps. Meanwhile, the recording chops of the ultrawide lens are limited to 1,080p at 30fps.
Read Also: Oppo Find X9 Series, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC, launched in India
Verdict
The Vivo V60e is a very easy phone to recommend to users who prioritise good cameras and reliable everyday performance above everything else. The MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo powering this device is sufficient for handling routine tasks. The rear camera system proves its versatility by taking great pictures in a range of lighting conditions. The 6.77-inch AMOLED display curates a delightful viewing experience and offers a smooth touch response. The icing on the cake is the IP68/IP69 protection against dust and water. At Rs 30,000, not many devices can check these boxes.
Pros
- Cool design
- Bright display
- IP69/IP69 rating
- Good cameras
Cons
- Not the best audio output
- Doesn’t come with OriginOS 6 out of the box
