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Which Phones? (self.Blind)
submitted by dunktheball
Which phones are best for getting large fonts onto them? And which ones are best for screen readers? I am basically wanting one with a pretty big screen and oled. I had thought about a pixel 4 xl. although I don't like google... I think some on here said oneplus isn't very accessible, or I'd be interested in one of those. Possibly some samsungs. I think most of the iphones that have very big screens cost a lot.
Laser_Lens_4 3 points 2y ago
Any phone with the Android Accessibility Suite should be able to do screen magnification. I've yet to find a smartphone that can't do bold or large text. If you intend to use a screen reader, I recommend you get an iPhone. Talkback for Android is more than competent, but Voiceover for iOS is better and has much more community support. Stay the hell away from OnePlus. If you go the Android route, I recommend you stick to Samsung or Pixel (preferably Pixel if you intend to use a screen reader). iPhones have the advantage of just working out of the box with very little forethought, but Android's accessibility offerings are good as well. If you intend to use Braille, don't even bother with Android.
peggy2033 1 points 2y ago
Why is oneplus a bad choice?
Sagar5786 1 points 2y ago
It's not really a bad choice I don't know why this person said that however, I think because of bloatware on oneplus, Otherwise it used to be the case with accessibility with oneplus however, now it has been resolved
dunktheball [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thanks. I originally was going to get an iphone and then I started elanign more towards an android. i did keep getting tempted by oneplus, but remembered someone here saying not to do it (it could have been you, but I don't remember offhand who told me that).
Someone may actually be buying me one as a gift, so i will likely just tell them to get whatever is on a good dale between the pixels, samsungs, and iphones. The bigger and crisper screen probably the better, as well.
Someone may actually be buying me one as a gift, so i will likely just tell them to get whatever is on a good dale between the pixels, samsungs, and iphones. The bigger and crisper screen probably the better, as well.
CloudyBeep 3 points 2y ago
VoiceOver is much better than TalkBack, but if you use both screen reading and screen magnification, this may not be so important.
dunktheball [OP] 2 points 2y ago
I have never used any screen reading on phone or pc, but at some point I may start doing it because I hurt my neck, back, shoulder so much by leaning over reading screens. I could at least help some of that by figuring out a better way of arranging my monitor and keyboard and whatnot, I think, though.
CloudyBeep 2 points 2y ago
In that case, I recommend an iPhone since the learning curve is likely to be less steep. You don't need to buy the newest models if they are out of your price range.
-shacklebolt- 2 points 2y ago
iphones are overwhelmingly popular among blind and VI people for a really good reason. If you're just starting to learn how to use accessibility tools, I would highly recommend that you go with an iphone instead of an android phone for the best experience.
siriuslylupin6 1 points 2y ago
Personal choice. But iphone wins for me hands down. No questions asked. The accessibility is much better and the environment is very standard and set.
macadamia_owl 1 points 2y ago
I would recommend any Android with no less than 4 GB of RAM at best Android One program to leave resources for more useful stuff than company bloatware. Nowadays midrange Androids are really good in last years really fluid and fast, no accessibility problems in screenreader and magnufication implementation is much better on Abdroid - faster, easier gestures and much bigger range of zoom.
Go with FullahD screen not higher res because it would make things smaller. Yes you can play then with Text Size, UI Scalling, Display Scaling even with DPI density if you're adventurous but effects vary better buy lower res screen YOU wont see much a diffrence you're visually impared and battery lasts longer on lower res screens. You can get great Android phone for small price compared to iphones andvitvwill wirkvasvwell as good as iphone.
Go with FullahD screen not higher res because it would make things smaller. Yes you can play then with Text Size, UI Scalling, Display Scaling even with DPI density if you're adventurous but effects vary better buy lower res screen YOU wont see much a diffrence you're visually impared and battery lasts longer on lower res screens. You can get great Android phone for small price compared to iphones andvitvwill wirkvasvwell as good as iphone.
phillstaf 1 points 2y ago
My go to guide is this
Screen readers: mac and iphone
Visual enhancement: pc and samsung+/although I used Google for a time and it functioned basically the same as all Android phones
Screen readers: mac and iphone
Visual enhancement: pc and samsung+/although I used Google for a time and it functioned basically the same as all Android phones
Sagar5786 1 points 2y ago
Hi there to be honest this depends on your personal choice, as far as accessibility iOS would be the most polished if we were to talk about the screen reader perspective as well as other accessibility options, android on the other hand, if usable that being said not as polished as iOS is, you can most probably try to hunt for the iPhone XS max, which would be a good choice
Envrin 1 points 2y ago
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I haven't had a Samsung for a few years, but I found Google Talkback to be almost useless.
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I don't personally like Apple as I feel as though I'm paying an additional 30% just for the marketing, but at the same time, nothing beats voice over and Siri. If I could see I'm sure I'd go with Samsung, but due to being blind, have no choice but to go with an iPhone as it is simply hands down the most accessible phone out there.
I haven't had a Samsung for a few years, but I found Google Talkback to be almost useless.
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I don't personally like Apple as I feel as though I'm paying an additional 30% just for the marketing, but at the same time, nothing beats voice over and Siri. If I could see I'm sure I'd go with Samsung, but due to being blind, have no choice but to go with an iPhone as it is simply hands down the most accessible phone out there.
dunktheball [OP] 1 points 2y ago
iPhone XS max was my top choice at one point, so it's a possibility. The only drawback is the older the phone I buy, the sooner they stop putting out updates on them. But that model has what i was looking for as far as over 6 inch size and oled screen. I see the 11 pro max or 12 pro max apparently have oled screens and around same size, although expensive.
Stick81 1 points 2y ago
I use a Motorola z4, with Talkback and Brailleback. I haven't experienced any trouble with them. I use a braille display. As far as one being better than the other, I don't think there's a big difference in functionality. Some people prefer the iOS interface, I like Android.
As far as performance, an Android is going to be half the price of a comparable iPhone. Androids have the benefit of being more customizable. Users can add apps and features, or change the OS entirely.
As far as performance, an Android is going to be half the price of a comparable iPhone. Androids have the benefit of being more customizable. Users can add apps and features, or change the OS entirely.
IronDominion 1 points 2y ago
I always recommend iPhones. Apple is the leader in mobile accessibility with the best features that are the most fleshed out and easier to use, even compared to TalkBack. Computers are different, but when it comes to phones, any of the iPhone plus or max models is the go to
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