Zerra Halo 11

Zerra Halo 11

File:Zerra Halo 11 Logo.svg
Zerra Halo 11 in Storm Gray Zerra Halo 11 in Storm Gray
Brand	Zerra
Developer	Zerra Technologies
Slogan	"Performance. Precision. Progress."
Colors	Template:Color sample Storm Gray Template:Color sample Onyx Black Template:Color sample Azure Blue Template:Color sample Solaris Gold
Series	11th generation
Compatible networks	2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
First released	October 6, 2020 (2020-10-06)
Discontinued	September 2022
Predecessor	Zerra Halo 12
Successor	Zerra Halo 13
Related	Zerra Halo 11 Pro
Type	Smartphone
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	156.9 mm × 74.5 mm × 7.6 mm (6.18 in × 2.93 in × 0.30 in)
Mass	178 g (6.28 oz)
Operating system	At launch: ZerraOS 10; upgradable to ZerraOS 14
System-on-chip	Z-Core Quantum
CPU	Octa-core (2× performance + 6× efficiency)
GPU	Quantum Graphics Engine
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5
Storage	128 GB · 256 GB · 512 GB · 1 TB
SIM	Dual nanoSIM / eSIM
Battery	~4,200 mAh
Charging	USB-C fast charging (25 W) Qi wireless charging (10 W)
Display	6.2 in (157 mm) Eclipse Infinity OLED 2770×1230 resolution (465 ppi) 90 Hz adaptive refresh HDR10+
Sound	Stereo speakers with Zerra Spatial Audio
Rear camera	64 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) 16 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 123° FoV) 12 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom, OIS)
Front camera	20 MP (f/2.0, HDR)
Connectivity	Radios and ports Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 NFC (Zerra Pay) USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2, 10 Gbit/s) GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Data inputs	Sensors and inputs Multi-touch screen HaloID (Gen-2 facial recognition) In-display fingerprint scanner Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor
Water resistance	IP68 water and dust resistance
Website	www.zerra.com/halo11

The Zerra Halo 11 is a smartphone developed and marketed by Zerra Technologies. Announced on October 6, 2020, it served as the successor to the Zerra Halo 12 and was released alongside the higher-end Zerra Halo 11 Pro. The Halo 11 introduced **5G connectivity**, the **Z-Core Quantum SoC**, and a higher refresh rate display, positioning it as a major step forward for Zerra in the early 2020s. It was discontinued in 2022 following the launch of the Zerra Halo 13.

History

Development of the Halo 11 began in 2018, with a focus on preparing Zerra’s first mainstream 5G-ready device. The model refined the design language of the Halo 12, while bringing performance gains with the Z-Core Quantum processor. It also introduced a 90 Hz refresh rate display for smoother visuals, a first for the standard Halo series.

The phone launched with ZerraOS 10 and received updates up to ZerraOS 14, introducing Adaptive UI and Zerra Share improvements later in its lifecycle.

Design

The Halo 11 retained the glass-and-metal sandwich design of the Halo 12 but slimmed down bezels and reduced weight slightly. The 6.2 inches (160 mm) Eclipse Infinity OLED display had a centered punch-hole for the front camera, replacing the larger notch seen in the Halo 12.

Specifications

Hardware

The phone used the Z-Core Quantum chip with 8 GB RAM, paired with up to 1 TB of internal storage. It included a 4,200 mAh battery with 25 W USB-C fast charging and 10 W Qi wireless charging.

Display

The 6.2 inches (160 mm) Infinity OLED display featured HDR10+, a resolution of 2770×1230, and a 90 Hz refresh rate, making the Halo 11 the first non-Pro Halo to ship with high-refresh display technology.

Cameras

The rear camera system featured a 64 MP wide sensor, 16 MP ultrawide, and 12 MP telephoto with 2× optical zoom. Improved AI algorithms enhanced low-light performance and video stabilization. The front camera was a 20 MP unit.

Software

The Halo 11 shipped with ZerraOS 10, which focused on performance optimizations and refined gesture navigation. It later gained support for ZerraOS 13 and ZerraOS 14, enabling features such as Adaptive UI, Zerra Share cross-device sync, and Horizon-powered computational photography improvements.

Reception

The Halo 11 was well-received by critics, with praise for its smooth 90 Hz display, 5G support, and versatile camera system. Battery life and charging speeds were noted as competitive for 2020. However, the in-display fingerprint sensor was criticized as slower than rival solutions, and the base model’s price increase over the Halo 12 drew some criticism. Overall, the device was considered one of Zerra’s strongest releases of the early 2020s.

See also

• Zerra Halo 11 Pro
• Zerra Halo 12
• Zerra Halo 13
• ZerraOS 10