Vivo S60 Series Leaks: Ultrasonic Fingerprint and IP69 Across the Whole Range

Monday, 18 May 2026 at 09:30

Vivo just raised the bar for its S-series. And it's doing it from the bottom of the lineup up.

Summary

Vivo product manager Han Boxiao officially teased the S60 series on Weibo, showing a silver-white cold-carved glass design inspired by light on the sea. No launch date has been set.
Tipster Digital Chat Station confirmed the standard Vivo S60 runs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, packs a 7,000mAh battery with 90W charging, and carries a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED flat display at 120Hz.
Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, IP68/IP69 dual water resistance, stereo dual speakers, IR blaster, and X-axis linear motor are all standard — even on the Vitality Edition.
The rear camera system includes a Sony IMX8-series periscope telephoto. One leak also suggests a 200MP main camera, though this hasn't been confirmed across multiple sources yet.
The S60 Pro Mini is expected alongside the standard model. Globally, it may launch as the Vivo X500 FE in early 2027 — following the same path as the S50 Pro Mini, which became the Vivo X300 FE.

"Vivo is making ultrasonic fingerprint sensors and IP69 protection standard on every S60 model — including the budget Vitality Edition. That's a direct shot at every rival that still charges more for these features."

The Battery Number That Actually Corrects the Input

One quick note. The input mentions 7,200mAh. Multiple independent sources, including Digital Chat Station, confirm the battery is in the 7,000mAh range. The S50 had 6,500mAh. This is still a real upgrade. It's just not 7,200.

Why Standard Features Matter So Much Here

Most phone makers use budget tiers to cut corners. You want ultrasonic fingerprint? Pay more. IP69? That's the Pro. Vivo is doing the opposite with the S60. Every model in the lineup gets the same biometric sensor, the same water resistance, and the same haptic motor. The Vitality Edition — normally the most stripped-back variant — gets all of it too. That's a bold call. It forces buyers to choose based on cameras and chip, not on features they'd miss.

Frankly, it's how phones should be sold. But it rarely works this way.

The Camera Setup Taking Shape

The Sony IMX8-series periscope telephoto is the standout confirmed spec. The IMX882 is a 1/2-inch sensor that Vivo already uses across its X-series and V-series — it's a proven component, not an experiment. Pairing it with a horizontal camera bar gives the S60 a more modern rear layout than the S50.

The 200MP primary camera is worth watching. It's been reported by at least two separate tipsters, but isn't yet confirmed across all sources. If it lands, it's a massive jump from the S50's 50MP primary. Even if it doesn't, the periscope telephoto alone is a meaningful upgrade.

A telephoto extender accessory is also being discussed — a clip-on lens that boosts optical reach. If it ships, it would be a first for the S-series. That's the kind of accessory ecosystem that signals Vivo sees the S60 as something more than a mid-range filler product.

Global Name and Pro Mini

The S60 will likely reach global markets as the Vivo V80. The S60 Pro Mini, whose specs haven't leaked yet, is expected to follow the same path as the S50 Pro Mini and become the Vivo X500 FE in early 2027.