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Photograph by Carl Magadia, layout by Chynna Basillaje for DAILY TRIBUNE
Photograph by Carl Magadia for DAILY TRIBUNE
Photograph by Carl Magadia, layout by Chynna Basillaje for DAILY TRIBUNE
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA — Airports test patience. Between delayed boarding calls and long queues at immigration, travelers reach for whatever can make time move faster. For me, on my flight from Manila to Busan, it was my new travel companion — the vivo V60 Lite.
What’s the best way to pass the time while waiting at the airport? For most, it’s reading or scrolling endlessly through social media. For me, it was two straight hours of an action platformer that demands quick reflexes and a responsive screen.
The 120 Hz AMOLED display on the vivo V60 Lite made every jump and slash look buttery smooth, like playing on a gaming PC — except this one fit perfectly in my hand. Colors popped, shadows danced, and motion blur was nonexistent.
And the sound? Unreal. The 400 percent volume dual-stereo speakers turned Gate 9 into my gaming arena. Footsteps, sword clashes, and ambient music all felt immersive and full. For a moment, I forgot I was even waiting for a flight — the best compliment you can give any travel device.
In Busan, I captured everything from golden sunsets by Haeundae Beach to neon-lit streets in Nampo-dong — all brought to life by the 50 MP Sony IMX882 main camera. It handled every shot with precision and realism, whether under bright daylight or tricky backlight.
The phone also features an AI Four-Season Portrait Mode, which subtly enhances tones and atmosphere to match the season’s mood — perfect for travelers who want their photos to reflect the place and time they were taken.
If you’ve read my previous vivo reviews, you know how much I value battery life — and once again, vivo delivers. The 6,500 mAh BlueVolt battery paired with 90 W Flash Charge might be the brand’s crowning achievement.
From my early morning check-in at NAIA to a full day navigating Busan’s subway, markets, and street food stalls, I never once saw a low-battery warning. After nearly 12 hours of continuous use — gaming, filming — the phone still had juice to spare.
When I finally did plug it in, it hit 100 percent in just under an hour. That’s barely enough time for a quick shower and coffee before heading out again. In a world where power banks have become travel essentials, the vivo V60 Lite quietly makes them obsolete.
Powering all this is the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset, which keeps everything running fast and smooth. Switching between maps, camera, and multiple apps was seamless — no lag, no stutter. Even during heavy multitasking, the phone stayed cool thanks to Bypass Charging, which keeps the battery from heating while gaming or plugged in.
It’s that kind of small but meaningful detail that makes a difference when you’re on the road. You don’t just want performance — you want reliability.
With its 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, ultra-thin bezels, and a 94-percent screen-to-body ratio, the vivo V60 Lite feels more like a window than a screen. Watching city lights reflect on the glass buildings of Busan through this phone was like framing a scene from a movie.
And when the day turned into night, the photos stayed consistent — balanced, clean, and cinematic. No filters needed, no editing required.
The vivo V60 Lite isn’t just another mid-range phone trying to act premium — it is premium where it matters most. It delivers all-day endurance, console-grade visuals, and camera performance that captures the world exactly as you live it.
For travelers, gamers, and creators alike, this phone doesn’t just keep up — it stays ahead.
Available in Pop Pink, Titanium Blue, and Elegant Black, the vivo V60 Lite comes in three variants: 8+256GB (4G) for P14,999, 8+256GB (5G) for P17,999, and 12+512GB (5G) for P20,999.
Get your vivo V60 Lite now in vivo concept stores, kiosks, and authorized dealers nationwide or online via the vivo website.
