Perfected Portraits from Afar with vivo V60

In the age of mobile photography, the real magic is in closing the distance—not by moving closer, but by bringing the lens closer to what matters. vivo’s latest flagship, the vivo V60, does exactly that with its co-engineered ZEISS optics, offering features that promise to elevate how we capture subjects in both intimacy and grandeur. Two of its crown jewels? The 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera and ZEISS Multifocal Portrait mode. Here’s how they deliver, and why they might just redefine what mid-to-high-end smartphone photography can do.

A Closer Look: The 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera

At first glance, “telephoto” conjures images of faraway scenes made clear through optical zooms—but in practice, many phones sacrifice light, detail, or stabilization when zooming in. vivo addresses these challenges head-on with the vivo V60’s Super Telephoto setup. Key highlights:

• The camera carries a 50-megapixel sensor (Sony IMX882) configured with a periscope lens design to support serious zoom without bloating the phone’s body.

• It includes optical image stabilization (OIS), which is essential when shooting telephoto to reduce blur caused by even slight hand movements.

• The sensor size is large for this zoom class which helps with light sensitivity and maintaining detail at greater distances.

• A dedicated mode, 10× Telephoto Portrait, lets users capture distant subjects with clarity, texture, and emotional expression preserved.

What this means for photographers: you can shoot distant action, whether it be a cityscape, wildlife, or a performance, with much less compromise—in sharpness, color fidelity, or stability—than older telephoto phones. The periscope structure helps pack in more zoom without making the module too bulky. Combined with ZEISS’s optical know-how, it’s meant to make “far away” shots look like they were taken up close.

ZEISS Multifocal Portrait: Golden Focal Lengths, Style & Substance

If telephoto brings you in, Multifocal Portrait mode gives you creative control. This is where vivo and ZEISS aim to bridge technical capability with aesthetic storytelling.

• Five “golden” focal lengths are offered: 23 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, and 100 mm. Each gives a different perspective and framing style, similar to what you’d find with professional lenses.

• Each focal length comes modeled with a ZEISS “Style Bokeh” effect: different bokeh styles inspired by classic ZEISS lens designs (Biotar, Sonnar, Planar, Distagon etc.). So whether you want dreamy background blur, smooth fall-off, or a punchier separation of subject vs background, there’s an aesthetic choice.
  
• The mode works in conjunction with other features: “Telephoto Landscape Portrait” lets you frame scenery and subject together without the subject being lost among the background, while “Stage Portrait” or “Close-Up Portrait (85mm / 100mm)” lets you isolate subtle expressions or features.
  

In effect, ZEISS Multifocal Portrait turns the vivo V60 into a versatile studio-style toolkit in your pocket. You choose not just who is in the shot, but how they appear—how tightly framed, how much environment is included, what mood the background blur sets.

Verdict: What the vivo V60’s Telephoto & Multifocal Portrait Deliver

The vivo V60 doesn’t just add “another camera” to its rear array—it brings a reimagined portrait experience. With its 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto cameralens, supported by a periscope structure and OIS, it handles distance with precision; its ZEISS Multifocal Portrait mode offers creative depth—literally and figuratively—by giving users not just a lens, but choices of focal style. For photographers, enthusiasts, content creators, or even casual users wanting better portraits, it’s a compelling package.

If you’re someone who likes to shoot people—friends, live events, street shots—but also places where you can’t move freely (weddings, concerts, travel), the vivo V60 gives tools to bring those moments to life, crisp and cinematic, without needing separate lenses or editor-heavy post processing.

Starting at just Php 28,999, the vivo V60 is now available nationwide at vivo official stores, kiosks, and online through the vivo e-store, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.