vivo X60 Pro review

Competition

The vivo X60 Pro is a premium handset with a well-rounded feature set, and we very much enjoyed its company.

It's not alone in this position, however, and it's worth exploring other options. First among those should be the X60 non-Pro. Essentially the same phone, minus the gimbal stabilization on the main cam, the X60 has the same chipset inside, virtually identical camera system, and basically the same display (only flatter). We don't have one to review, but looking at the specs, we might be inclined to pocket the 20% difference in price and go non-Pro.

The OnePlus 9, meanwhile, goes for X60 Pro money, and does a few things differently, which you might prefer. For one, it's got a big-sensor ultrawide to go with its bigger-sensor main cam, giving it an advantage in the dark. Then, there's the latest proper top-end SD888 which is one better than the vivo's SD870. Tha OP also packs stereo speakers and boasts longer battery life, as well as quicker charging. The X60 Pro has the zoom advantage thanks to its 2x tele, plus the much classier looks and more premium build.

The Galaxy S20+ can very likely be had at the same price as the X60 Pro, and while a case could be made that it's too mainstream it's also very capable. The Galaxy has a higher-res display, an IP68 rating and stereo speakers, plus a microSD slot, and, well... it's a Samsung if that's your thing. The X60 Pro has the AF ultrawide as the standout feature in this bout, and that could be more than it sounds, to the right person.

An autofocusing ultrawide can be had on the Asus Zenfone 7 Pro too, where it's also part of the most capable selfie system on the market thanks to the flip mechanism. The Zenfone is huge compared to the vivo, and the X60 Pro is the easy choice if you're after pocket-friendliness.

vivo X60 • OnePlus 9 • Samsung Galaxy S20+ • Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS

Verdict

The vivo X60 Pro is a premium-priced entrant into the upper midrange, and these are perhaps the toughest sells.

It's among the finest-built handsets that you can get, and the color version we reviewed has an understated beauty that we find very stylish. The AMOLED display is simply gorgeous, the chipset is predictably potent, and the cameras are excellent for most anything.

Outside of an unimpressive speaker and a somewhat short battery life (which is made up for by the slim body), the X60 Pro doesn't do much wrong. In fact, this phone is looking like a winner.

Pros

• High-quality build, technical no-nonsense looks, rich retail bundle.
• Wonderful display - bright, accurate, HRR.
• Very high marks for performance.
• Great camera image quality across most scenarios, ultrawide in particular is especially useful.
• Excellent video stabilization.

Cons

• Battery life is not competitive for most tasks.
• No wireless charging.
• There's only one loudspeaker and it's not a very good one (even if loud enough).