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{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Zerra Halo 14
| developer = [[Zerra Technologies]]
| logo = [[File:Zerra Halo 14 Logo.svg|frameless|class=skin-invert]]
| image = Zerra Halo 14 Vector.svg
| imagesize = 220px
| alt = Zerra Halo 14 in Frost Gray
| caption = Zerra Halo 14 in Frost Gray
| brand = Zerra
| serieslabel = [[List of Zerra Halo models|Generation]]
| series = 14th
| slogan = "Refined Power."
| networks = [[2G]], [[3G]], [[4G]] [[LTE (telecommunications)|LTE]], [[5G]]
| released = {{Start date and age|2023|10|10}}
| predecessor = [[Zerra Halo 13]]
| successor = [[Zerra Halo 15]]
| related = [[Zerra Halo 14 Pro|Halo 14 Pro / Pro Max]]
| type = [[Smartphone]]
| form = [[Slate phone|Slate]]
| size = {{Unbulleted list
| H: {{convert|159.9|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| W: {{convert|74.5|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| D: {{convert|7.8|mm|in|abbr=on}}
}}
| weight = {{convert|179|g|oz|2|abbr=on}}
| os = '''At launch:''' [[ZerraOS 13]]; upgradable to [[ZerraOS 15]]
| soc = [[Z-Core Quantum+]]
| cpu = Octa-core (2 performance, 6 efficiency)
| gpu = Zerra Quantum GPU
| memory = 8 GB [[LPDDR5]]
| storage = 128 GB · 256 GB · 512 GB · 1 TB [[flash memory]]
| battery = ~4,500 mAh [[Lithium-ion battery]]
| charging = {{Unbulleted list|USB-C fast charging (up to 40 W)|Qi wireless charging (15 W)}}
| sim = Dual [[nanoSIM]] / [[eSIM]]
| input = {{Collapsible list|title=Sensors and inputs
| [[Multi-touch screen]]
| ZerraID face recognition
| In-display fingerprint scanner
| [[Gyroscope]], [[accelerometer]], [[barometer]]
| [[Ambient light sensor]], [[Proximity sensor]]
| [[Magnetometer]]
}}
| display = {{Unbulleted list
| {{convert|6.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} Eclipse Infinity OLED
| 2520×1170 (~460 ppi)
| 1–120 Hz adaptive ProMotion
| HDR10+ support
}}
| rear_camera = {{Ubl
| 50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS)
| 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
| 12 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom)
}}
| front_camera = 16 MP (f/2.0, 24 mm)
| sound = Stereo speakers with spatial audio
| connectivity = {{Collapsible list|title=Radios and ports
| [[Wi-Fi 6E]]
| [[Bluetooth 5.3]]
| [[Near-field communication|NFC]] (Zerra Pay)
| [[USB-C]] (USB 3.1, 5 Gbit/s)
| [[GPS]], [[GLONASS]], [[Galileo (satellite navigation)|Galileo]], [[BeiDou]], [[QZSS]]
}}
| ip_rating = [[IP68]] (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)
| other = Zerra Share (cross-device continuity); NightVision photography
| colors = {{plainlist|
* {{Color sample|#C8C8C8}} Frost Gray
* {{Color sample|#000000}} Obsidian
* {{Color sample|#ADD8E6}} Ice Blue
* {{Color sample|#FFD1DC}} Rose Quartz
}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.zerra.com/halo14}}
}}

{{Zerra Halo models}}

The '''Zerra Halo 14''' is a flagship [[smartphone]] developed and marketed by [[Zerra Technologies]] as part of the [[Zerra Halo]] line’s [[List of Zerra Halo models|fourteenth generation]]. It was announced on October 10, 2023, alongside the higher-end [[Zerra Halo 14 Pro|Halo 14 Pro and Pro Max]], and released later that month.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zerra announces Halo 14 lineup with refined design and improved battery life|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/zerra-halo-14-launch|access-date=October 11, 2023|publisher=TechRadar}}</ref>

== History ==
Zerra presented the Halo 14 as a refinement year, focusing on endurance and polish rather than major design overhauls. It succeeded the [[Zerra Halo 13]] and retained the flat-edged design language, while upgrading cameras, display, and battery efficiency. It shipped with [[ZerraOS 13]] and received [[ZerraOS 15]] in mid-2025.

== Design ==
The Halo 14 features a ceramic-aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both sides. Its design closely follows the Halo 13 but with slimmer bezels and flatter edges. The phone introduced a new Frost Gray color finish alongside standard Obsidian, Ice Blue, and Rose Quartz. It maintains IP68 resistance and a centered punch-hole camera design.

== Specifications ==
=== Hardware ===
The device uses the [[Z-Core Quantum+]] chipset, offering improved GPU and AI processing compared to the Halo 13’s Z-Core Quantum. Paired with 8 GB RAM and up to 1 TB of storage, it delivered performance gains while enhancing battery endurance. The 4,500 mAh battery provided up to 20% longer life than the Halo 13.

=== Display ===
The Halo 14 features a {{convert|6.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} Eclipse Infinity OLED display with 2520×1170 resolution and ProMotion adaptive 120 Hz refresh. HDR10+ support was expanded with higher peak brightness levels for outdoor use.

=== Cameras ===
The rear triple-camera system includes a 50 MP wide primary lens, 12 MP ultrawide, and 12 MP telephoto with 2× optical zoom. Zerra enhanced computational photography with NightVision+ and Smart Portrait mode, making it a step up from the Halo 13. The front camera remained 16 MP, with improvements in low-light performance.

=== Software ===
The Halo 14 shipped with [[ZerraOS 13]], featuring redesigned widgets, improved privacy controls, and Zerra Share continuity. With [[ZerraOS 15]], it gained Adaptive UI, Horizon AI enhancements, and improved Zerra Share syncing.

== Reception ==
The Halo 14 was described by critics as a “refinement year,” praised for its slimmer bezels, battery gains, and polished camera performance. Reviewers noted the lack of dramatic changes compared to the Halo 13, but many welcomed the improved durability and longer endurance. Some criticism focused on its similarity to the previous generation, with many recommending the Pro models for users seeking bigger upgrades.

== See also ==
* [[Zerra Halo 14 Pro]]
* [[Zerra Halo 15]]
* [[Zerra Halo 16]]
* [[ZerraOS 13]]
* [[ZerraOS 15]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{S-start}}
{{S-bef| before = [[Zerra Halo 13]]}}
{{S-ttl| title = [[Zerra Halo]]| years = 14th generation<br />alongside [[Zerra Halo 14 Pro]] / Pro Max}}
{{S-aft| after = [[Zerra Halo 15]]}}
{{S-end}}

[[Category:Zerra Halo|*14]]
[[Category:Flagship smartphones]]
[[Category:Mobile phones introduced in 2023]]
[[Category:Mobile phones with multiple rear cameras]]

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