Vivo S60t Officially Launched: 7,200mAh Battery, 50MP Periscope Camera, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, and IP69 Protection

Vivo has expanded its portrait-centric S-series lineup with the official launch of the Vivo S60t in China. Positioned as a camera and battery powerhouse in the premium mid-range tier, the new device bridges the gap between everyday slim lifestyle phones and high-end imaging flagships. It introduces Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 platform, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 100x digital zoom, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and an expansive 7,200mAh silicon-carbon battery into a chassis that remains under 8mm thick.

Shipping out of the box with Vivo’s newly released OriginOS 7 based on Android 17, the handset carries dual IP68 and IP69 water and dust ingress ratings, starting at 3,599 yuan (approximately $540 / ~₹45,000) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration.

50MP Periscope Telephoto & 4K Live Studio Imaging

The S-series has historically focused on portraiture and selfie performance, but the Vivo S60t upgrades the optical stack to match premium flagships:

• 50MP Periscope Telephoto with OIS: Replacing basic 2x portrait sensors found on typical mid-rangers, the S60t incorporates a dedicated 50MP periscope telephoto camera equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS). The lens delivers clear 3x optical reach, 6x lossless in-sensor cropping, and up to 100x digital zoom.
• 50MP Primary Camera with Gimbal-Level Stabilization: The primary wide lens utilizes a high-resolution 50MP sensor with hardware OIS and gimbal-level anti-shake algorithms, supporting sharp handheld night portraits and 4K video recording.
• 50MP Front Selfie Camera with Autofocus: Up front, the punch-hole houses an upgraded 50MP selfie shooter with eye-tracking autofocus (AF) and 4K recording, tailored for vlogging, live broadcasting, and social media content creation.
• 4K Live Capabilities: Vivo has baked in system-level 4K Live streaming optimization, ensuring sustained color accuracy and thermal stability during extended mobile broadcasts.

7,200mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery in an Ultra-Slim 7.79mm Body

Despite integrating a periscope optical prism and an enormous power reserve, Vivo avoided excessive bulk through silicon-carbon battery chemistry:

• High-Density 7,200mAh Capacity: The silicon-anode formulation yields significantly higher energy density, keeping the phone’s thickness between 7.79 mm and 7.92 mm (depending on the colorway) while weighing up to 207 grams.
• 90W FlashCharge: Supported by 90W wired fast charging, the high-capacity battery recharges rapidly to minimize wall-socket downtime.
• Reverse Wired Charging: The USB Type-C interface supports wired reverse charging, enabling the phone to function as an emergency power bank for wireless earbuds, fitness bands, or companion smartphones.

Vivo S60t: Official Specifications

Hardware Subsystem	Official Specification Details
Display Panel	6.59-inch 1.5K (2750 × 1260) Flat AMOLED (10-bit Color, P3 Gamut)
Refresh & Touch	144Hz Refresh Rate; 300Hz Touch Sampling (Gaming Mode)
Screen-to-Body Ratio	94.7% Screen-to-Body Ratio
Processor Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm Octa-Core Architecture)
Memory Configurations	12GB LPDDR5X RAM (+ Up to 24GB Virtual Memory Fusion)
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB UFS High-Speed Storage
Battery Chemistry	7,200mAh Silicon-Carbon High-Density Battery
Charging Speeds	90W Wired Fast Charging + USB-C Reverse Wired Charging
Rear Primary Camera	50MP Main (OIS, Gimbal-Level Stabilization, 4K Video)
Periscope Telephoto	50MP Periscope (OIS, Up to 100x Digital Zoom, 4K Video)
Ultra-Wide Lens	8MP Ultra-Wide Angle Sensor
Front Selfie Camera	50MP Front Camera with Autofocus (AF) and 4K Support
Durability Ratings	Dual IP68 and IP69 Water and Dust Ingress Protection
Biometric Security	Ultrasonic Single-Point In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
Audio & Haptics	Dual Stereo Speakers, X-Axis Linear Haptic Motor
Connectivity	5G Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Full-Scene NFC, IR Blaster
Dimensions & Weight	157.52 × 74.33 × 7.79–7.92 mm; Up to 207 grams
Operating System	OriginOS 7 based on Android 17
Starting Price	3,599 Yuan (~$540 / ₹45,000)

1.5K 144Hz AMOLED Screen and Ultrasonic Biometrics

• 6.59-Inch 144Hz Flat Display: The phone features a compact 6.59-inch flat AMOLED panel with a 2750 × 1260 resolution (1.5K), a 94.7% screen-to-body ratio, 10-bit color depth, HDR support, and a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate. Gamers benefit from a 300Hz touch-sampling rate for near-zero touch latency.
• Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Scanner: Departing from cheaper optical fingerprint readers, Vivo has integrated an ultrasonic single-point scanner, providing rapid, secure biometric authentication even with wet, greasy, or dirty fingers.
• OriginOS 7 on Android 17: The device is among the first to ship with OriginOS 7, featuring system-wide AI tools, streamlined multitasking windows, and up to 24GB of virtual Memory Fusion.

Dual IP68 & IP69 Durability and Connectivity

To ensure everyday reliability, the Vivo S60t features robust ingress sealing:

• Dual IP68 and IP69 Certification: The phone is built to withstand submersion in fresh water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes (IP68) while resisting direct, high-pressure, and high-temperature water jet washdowns (IP69).
• Comprehensive Connectivity: Hardware essentials include dual stereo speakers, an X-axis linear vibration motor for crisp typing feedback, full-scene NFC, an infrared (IR) remote blaster, Bluetooth 5.4, and Wi-Fi 6.

Pricing and Market Availability

The Vivo S60t is currently listed for sale across official retail channels and e-commerce platforms in China in two storage tiers:

• 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage: 3,599 Yuan (approx. $540 / ₹45,200)
• 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage: 3,999 Yuan (approx. $600 / ₹50,200)

Historically, Vivo rebrands its China-exclusive S-series handsets under the Vivo V-series for international markets such as India, Southeast Asia, and Europe. If previous release patterns hold, the S60t is expected to serve as the hardware blueprint for the upcoming Vivo V60 Pro / V60 Pro+ series in early 2027, bringing a periscope zoom lens, IP69 sealing, and a massive 7,200mAh battery to global consumers.