Zerra Halo X

Zerra Halo X

File:Zerra Halo X Logo.svg
Zerra Halo X in Obsidian Zerra Halo X in Obsidian
Brand	Zerra
Developer	Zerra Technologies
Slogan	"The future, without borders."
Colors	Template:Color sample Obsidian Template:Color sample Silver Mist Template:Color sample Crimson Flame
Series	10th anniversary edition
Compatible networks	2G, 3G, 4G LTE
First released	November 3, 2017 (2017-11-03)
Discontinued	September 2019
Predecessor	Zerra Halo 6
Successor	Zerra Halo 12
Type	Smartphone
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	150.1 mm × 72.4 mm × 7.7 mm (5.91 in × 2.85 in × 0.30 in)
Mass	174 g (6.14 oz)
Operating system	At launch: ZerraOS 7; upgradable to ZerraOS 10
System-on-chip	Z-Core Edge
CPU	Octa-core (2× performance + 6× efficiency)
GPU	Edge Graphics Engine
Memory	4 GB LPDDR4X
Storage	128 GB · 256 GB · 512 GB
SIM	Dual nanoSIM / eSIM
Battery	~3,600 mAh
Charging	Z-Port 2 fast charging (18 W) Qi wireless charging (5 W)
Display	5.8 in (147 mm) Eclipse Infinity OLED Resolution: 2436×1125 (458 ppi) HDR10 support
Sound	Stereo speakers
Rear camera	16 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) 12 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom)
Front camera	12 MP (f/2.0, HDR)
Connectivity	Radios and ports Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 NFC (Zerra Pay) GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Data inputs	Sensors and inputs Multi-touch screen HaloID (facial recognition, 1st gen) Z-Key removed Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor
Water resistance	IP67 water and dust resistance
Website	www.zerra.com/halox

The Zerra Halo X is a smartphone developed and marketed by Zerra Technologies. Announced on November 3, 2017, as a tenth-anniversary edition device, it introduced the first major design overhaul of the Halo series since its inception, replacing the physical home button and Z-Key sensor with an edge-to-edge "Infinity" OLED display and facial recognition system called HaloID. It succeeded the Zerra Halo 6 and was later followed by the Zerra Halo 12.

History

The Halo X was designed as a symbolic “future flagship,” celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Halo brand. Development began in 2015, focusing on removing bezels and physical buttons, which had been a hallmark of prior models. It marked Zerra’s entry into OLED technology for its premium models and the removal of the Z-Key fingerprint sensor in favor of HaloID facial authentication.

The device launched with ZerraOS 7 and received updates through ZerraOS 10, making it one of the longest-supported Zerra devices at the time.

Design

The Halo X was the first Halo to adopt a nearly bezel-less design, with curved glass and an aluminum chassis. Its 5.8-inch Eclipse Infinity OLED display stretched across the front with only a small notch at the top housing the front camera and HaloID sensors.

It shipped in three colors: Obsidian, Silver Mist, and Crimson Flame.

Specifications

Hardware

The phone used the Z-Core Edge SoC with 4 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage, the highest capacity offered on a Zerra phone at the time. Its 3,600 mAh battery supported Z-Port 2 fast charging and 5 W Qi wireless charging.

Display

The 5.8 inches (150 mm) Eclipse Infinity OLED display delivered HDR10 support and a resolution of 2436×1125, at 458 ppi.

Cameras

The Halo X introduced a dual-camera system with a 16 MP wide lens and a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2× optical zoom. Portrait photography was marketed as a major feature, with improved computational bokeh effects powered by the Z-Core Edge’s image processor.

Software

The Halo X shipped with ZerraOS 7, which supported gesture-based navigation replacing the traditional home button. Later updates brought enhanced multitasking, Zerra Cloud integration, and expanded AI photography features.

Reception

The Halo X was praised for its design overhaul, high-quality OLED display, and forward-looking HaloID system. Reviewers described it as the “most futuristic Halo yet.” Criticism was aimed at its high launch price and the removal of the Z-Key fingerprint scanner, which some users preferred over facial authentication. Nevertheless, the Halo X sold strongly, cementing Zerra’s new design direction for subsequent generations.

See also

• Zerra Halo 6
• Zerra Halo 12
• ZerraOS 7