Vivo has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming S60 series in China. The new lineup is set to debut on May 29.
The series is expected to compete with rivals such as the Oppo Reno 16 series and the Honor 600 lineup.
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Alongside the launch confirmation, Vivo has started revealing several hardware details of the new smartphones.
Design and Camera Features
The Vivo S60 series adopts a new silver-white finish inspired by shimmering reflections on the summer sea.
According to Vivo, the rear panel creates a flowing light effect that changes with viewing angle.
Photography is a key upgrade area for the series.
The company claims the lineup introduces a new Live Photo feature and describes it as one of the best Live imaging experiences available.
The Vivo S60 series supports direct 4K Live Photo output.
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Vivo says it has improved end-to-end efficiency, memory usage optimization, and intelligent frame-rate temperature control to address heating, memory, and processing issues commonly associated with 4K capture.
The company has also announced a new Starlight Live feature, which can automatically detect bright highlights within scenes to improve the atmosphere and visual appeal of photos and videos.
Expected Specifications
Reports have revealed that the Vivo S60 will pack a 6.59-inch OLED screen with 1.5K resolution support.
It may house a 7,200mAh battery paired with 90W fast charging support.
The device may feature a Sony IMX8-series periscope telephoto camera and the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.
It is also tipped to support magnetic accessories and may launch in multiple colour options, including a pink variant.
The device is expected to feature stereo dual speakers, an X-axis linear motor, an IR blaster, and IP68/IP69-rated dust and water resistance.
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At present, there is no information available regarding the specifications of the Vivo S60e.
Models and Availability
Reports suggest that the lineup may include the Vivo S60 and Vivo S60e models.
However, there is currently no confirmation on whether Vivo also plans to launch the rumoured Vivo S60 Pro Mini.
It remains unclear whether the device has been delayed or scheduled for a separate announcement later.
More details are expected to be revealed at the launch event on May 29.
The Vivo S60 series is confirmed to support direct 4K Live Photo output.
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Vivo says it has improved end-to-end efficiency, memory usage optimization, and intelligent frame-rate temperature control to address heating, memory, and processing issues commonly associated with 4K capture.
