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At a launch event in China today, Vivo announced two new flagship smartphones: the Vivo X60 and the Vivo X60 Pro. The new X60 series succeeds last year’s Vivo X50 series and brings with it some substantial improvements, including a display. with higher refresh rates, quad camera with ZEISS optics, a faster chipset and much more.
Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro: specifications
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| Front camera (s) | 32 MP, f / 2.45 | 32 MP, f / 2.45 |
| Port (s) | USB type C | USB type C |
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| software | Android 11 with OriginOS 1.0 | Android 11 with OriginOS 1.0 |
I live X60
The Vivo X60 series includes a 6.56-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The base X60 has a flat panel, while the X60 Pro opts for a curved one. Processing on both devices is handled by Samsung’s latest Exynos 1080 chipset, combined with up to 12GB of RAM, Mali-G78 GPU, and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage.
Vivo X60 Pro
Similar to last year’s lineup, the Vivo X60 series continues to place a strong emphasis on camera performance, and this time the company has partnered with ZEISS. In terms of the rear camera assembly, both phones include a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary shooter with a 4-axis OIS, a 13MP wide-angle camera (which also functions as a macro lens), and a 13MP telephoto camera. The X60 Pro has an additional 8MP periscope camera with a 5x optical zoom. Vivo also claims improved low-light performance with the new night mode that now works seamlessly on the main, wide-angle and telephoto sensors.
The base X60 has a 4200 mAh battery, while the X60 Pro has a slightly larger 4300 mAh cell. Both phones support 33W fast charging and reverse cable charging. On the software front, the X60 series runs OriginOS, the latest version of Vivo’s custom skin based on Android 11. Other specs for the Vivo X60 series include 5G support, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Pricing and availability
The Vivo X60 comes in two variants: 8GB / 128GB and 12GB / 256GB, priced at CNY 3,498 (~ $ 535) for the base model and CNY 3,798 (~ $ 581) for the top model. The Vivo X60 Pro, meanwhile, comes in a single variant, 12GB / 256GB, and is priced at CNY 4,498 (~ $ 688). Both phones are available for pre-order in China starting today, with official sales starting on January 8, 2021.
Vivo has not shared details about the subsequent international launch. However, the company mentioned that it plans to launch one more device in the line: Vivo X60 Pro +, which will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset.
