vivo X60 Pro

High-quality build, technical no-nonsense looks, rich retail bundle.

Battery life is not competitive for most tasks.

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.

One of the best smartphone camera systems;Fast performance;Bright AMOLED display is great for watching content

One-day battery life;Ridiculous amounts of bloatware pre-installed

Gimbal stabilisation in video shooting is unrivalled ; Plenty of power and decent fast-refresh display ; Tidy design (and camera bump less intrusive than Pro Plus model) ; Decent main camera ; Software is generally like stock Android

Notifications sometimes (but rarely) fail to display properly ; Specific apps may require background software tinkering ; No waterproofing ; No wireless charging ; Wide-angle camera should be better

Although it's a timely launch for Vivo, given Euro 2020 sponsorship, this isn't a device that only sells itself through the company name being splashed around stadium ad boards, its one that sells itself on sheer ability. The gimabl stabilisation, in...

Impressive camera performance ; Beautiful and bright 120Hz screen

No IP rating ; No dedicated telephoto camera

Exceptionally thin & light ; Great main camera ; Gimbal-stabilised video

No wireless charging ; No IP rating ; Average ultrawide camera

The X60 Pro is a confident flagship from Vivo that plays to its strengths: a beautiful, lightweight design and strong main camera. You won't get wireless charging, an IP rating, or the absolute top-tier chipset, but for many those will be smart...

Shake-free video recording ; Premium build and gorgeous display ; Punchy performance

Camera stills can’t quite top premium rivals ; Battery life a bit disappointing ; Missing features that could make it a flagship-killer

A very capable upper-mid-tier all-rounder with impressive video skills, but the X60 Pro faces stiff competition at this price. For a brand yet to become a household name in the UK, that’s a tough ask.

Comparable performance against true flagship models ; Amazing battery life ; Pleasant physical design and handling

Preinstalled ads and adware ; 1080p resolution for such a big screen ; Sub-par speaker quality ; No IP-rated waterproofing ; No wireless charging ; Non-expandable storage ; Diluted value proposition next to flagship-grade competition

Beautiful design ; Vivid 120Hz display ; Excellent stabilisation in videos ; Top-notch performance

Lacks IP rating, wireless charging ; No stereo speakers ; Telephoto performance could be better

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Zeiss-enhanced bokeh and zoom photos ; Gimbal-stabilized video ; Compact, classy design

Small battery ; Irritating software ; Not sold in the U.S

I like how unique those headline features are, in what can feel like a homogenous Android flagship market. However this time, the Vivo x60 Pro Plus can’t break out past its niche appeal.