Zerra Halo 6

Zerra Halo 6

File:Zerra Halo 6 Logo.svg
Zerra Halo 6 in Frost Gray Zerra Halo 6 in Frost Gray
Brand	Zerra
Developer	Zerra Technologies
Slogan	"Stronger. Smarter. Sleeker."
Colors	Template:Color sample Frost Gray Template:Color sample Midnight Blue Template:Color sample Forest Green
Series	6th generation
Compatible networks	2G, 3G, 4G LTE
First released	September 22, 2015 (2015-09-22)
Discontinued	October 2017
Predecessor	Zerra Halo 5
Successor	Zerra Halo X
Type	Smartphone
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	145.9 mm × 71.4 mm × 7.9 mm (5.74 in × 2.81 in × 0.31 in)
Mass	170 g (6.00 oz)
Operating system	At launch: ZerraOS 5; upgradable to ZerraOS 8
System-on-chip	Z-Core Fusion+
CPU	Quad-core (2× high-performance, 2× efficiency)
GPU	Fusion Graphics Engine
Memory	4 GB LPDDR4
Storage	64 GB · 128 GB · 256 GB
SIM	nanoSIM
Battery	~3,200 mAh
Charging	Z-Port 2 fast charging (15 W)
Display	5.2 in (132 mm) Eclipse OLED Resolution: 1920×1080 (424 ppi)
Sound	Stereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Rear camera	20 MP wide (f/2.0, OIS)
Front camera	8 MP (f/2.2, HDR)
Connectivity	Radios and ports Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 4.2 NFC (Zerra Pay) GPS, GLONASS 3.5 mm headphone jack
Data inputs	Sensors and inputs Multi-touch screen Z-Key fingerprint scanner (front-mounted) Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor
Water resistance	IP67 water and dust resistance
Website	www.zerra.com/halo6

The Zerra Halo 6 is a smartphone developed and marketed by Zerra Technologies. Announced on September 22, 2015, it succeeded the Zerra Halo 5 and introduced durability and water resistance as central features of the Halo line. It was the last Halo model to include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, marking the end of an era before the company’s shift toward fully wireless audio and thinner designs in the Zerra Halo X.

History

The Halo 6 was conceived as a refinement of the OLED design introduced with the Halo 5, while focusing on durability and longer battery life. It marked the first time Zerra implemented full IP67 water and dust resistance, making it more rugged than previous models.

It launched with ZerraOS 5 and was supported with updates through ZerraOS 8.

Design

The Halo 6 retained the flat-panel glass design of the Halo 5 but included a stronger aluminum chassis and reinforced corners to improve drop resistance. The 5.2 inches (130 mm) Eclipse OLED panel was larger than its predecessor, but the bezels were still more pronounced than the near-borderless designs that would appear in the Halo X.

It was sold in three finishes: Frost Gray, Midnight Blue, and Forest Green.

Specifications

Hardware

Powered by the Z-Core Fusion+ chip with 4 GB of RAM, the Halo 6 offered storage tiers of 64, 128, and 256 GB. Its 3,200 mAh battery supported 15 W fast charging via Z-Port 2.

Display

The 5.2 inches (130 mm) Eclipse OLED display had a resolution of 1920×1080 at 424 ppi, with better contrast and power efficiency than the LCD panels used in earlier models.

Cameras

The Halo 6 featured a single 20 MP wide rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). It was praised for sharpness and color reproduction, though it lacked the dual-camera versatility that would become standard in later Halo devices.

The front-facing camera was an 8 MP sensor, one of the highest-resolution selfie cameras available in 2015.

Software

The device shipped with ZerraOS 5, which included improved multitasking features and better integration with Zerra Cloud. It later received updates up to ZerraOS 8, which introduced expanded widgets and early AI-based photography enhancements.

Reception

The Halo 6 was positively received for its durability, waterproofing, OLED display, and strong camera performance. Reviewers also praised its comfortable 5.2-inch form factor, though some criticized its bezels as dated compared to competitors moving toward edge-to-edge designs. The headphone jack was appreciated at launch, though it became a notable point of nostalgia after its removal in the Halo X.

See also

• Zerra Halo 5
• Zerra Halo X
• ZerraOS 5