What the Vivo S60 Series Is and Who It Targets
The Vivo S60 series is a pair of mid-to-premium smartphones combining a 6.59-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, a huge 7,200mAh battery, and camera-centric features aimed at users who prioritize smooth visuals, long endurance, and creative imaging tools in a sleek glass-and-metal body. Both the standard Vivo S60 and the S60 Vitality Edition share the same 1.5K AMOLED panel, 90W wired charging, IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, and a 50MP selfie camera with 4K Live capture. The series goes on open sale from June 3 through Vivo’s official online channels, covering multiple colour options such as Early Summer Green, Midsummer Night and Starry Sea. With prices starting at CNY 3,599 for the S60 and CNY 2,899 for the S60 Vitality Edition, the lineup aims to attract buyers considering a 7200mAh battery phone that does not sacrifice display quality or design.
Display, Design and Battery: The Shared S60 Formula
Both phones are built around a flat 6.59-inch AMOLED panel with 1.5K (2,750 × 1,260) resolution and a high refresh rate that reaches 144Hz, delivering smooth scrolling and gaming. Vivo quotes up to 5,000 nits of local peak brightness in HDR, backed by 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage and 1.07 billion colours, which should make HDR video and games look detailed and colourful. An ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and a cold-carved glass back with a metal frame add a more premium feel. Powering everything is a 7,200mAh battery with 90W wired charging over USB-C, a key selling point for anyone prioritizing battery life. Both models also include stereo speakers, an X-axis linear motor, infrared remote support, and IP68/IP69 ratings, giving this mid-range duo durability and daily convenience usually seen in more expensive devices.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Dimensity 7500: Performance Split
The biggest difference between the two models lies in their chipsets. The Vivo S60 uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 built on a 4nm process, with a prime core at 3GHz, four performance cores at 2.8GHz, and three efficiency cores at 2GHz, paired with an Adreno 735 GPU and up to 16GB of RAM plus 512GB storage. This configuration positions the S60 as the performance choice for demanding games and heavy multitasking. The Vivo S60 Vitality Edition switches to MediaTek’s new Dimensity 7500 chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, trading peak power for lower cost while still targeting solid day-to-day responsiveness. According to GSMArena, “the S60 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip… [while] the Vitality Edition gets MediaTek’s brand-new Dimensity 7500,” clearly defining the performance tiers within the same design.
Cameras and AI Live Tools: Where the Standard S60 Pulls Ahead
On the camera side, both phones share a 50MP main rear camera with optical image stabilisation, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 50MP front camera capable of 4K video. The standard S60 then adds a 50MP IMX882 periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom, making it more appealing to users who care about distant subjects and portrait flexibility. The Vitality Edition keeps things simpler by dropping the telephoto, which is one of the main reasons for its lower price. Vivo also loads the S60 series with Live-focused camera software, including Cool White Portrait mode, customizable Live colour grading, and a Starlight Live effect that adds animated highlights. A 3D Spatial Visual Effects feature can turn Live Photos into glasses-free 3D images, giving content creators more tools without needing extra hardware.
Pricing, Value and Which Vivo S60 You Should Choose
Vivo has positioned the S60 series so buyers can decide between maximum features or better value. The Vivo S60 starts at CNY 3,599 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, with higher trims reaching up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage at CNY 4,399. The S60 Vitality Edition opens at CNY 2,899 for 8GB + 256GB, with its top 12GB + 512GB configuration priced at CNY 3,499. If you want the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera, and higher RAM options, the standard S60 earns its premium. If your priority is getting a 144Hz AMOLED display, 7,200mAh battery, 90W charging and 50MP selfie camera at a lower entry price, the S60 Vitality Edition is the better value proposition in this mid-to-premium segment.
