Mobile Phones
Listed below are details of mobile phones that are produced for anyone with limited sight.
Phones that provide speech feedback maybe better suited to those with who are blind.
The details on this page are compiled in a screen reader friendly format for users of screen readers
such as NVDA, Voiceover and Talkback etc.
Buttons provided on this page will enable the size of the displayed text
to be increased to make the reading experience slightly easier, also the text can be change from the normal black text
on a white background, to white text on a black background.
Activate the 'Go to Page controls' link at the top
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Please note I do not receive any commission from any of the manufacturers of the products referenced in this
page and I do not suggest any preference of one phone above another.
It is my intention to present only factual unbiased information on this page, in an uncluttered,
readable format for visually impaired visitors to this page and those who need to use screen readers.
Product: Doro 6620
Price: £90.00 (May 2020)
Colour: Black or White
Brief Description
Stylish flip phone with HD voice.
Have more fun with a phone that's easy to use. Not only is calling and texting easier with your Doro 6620, but the extra-large display makes taking, receiving and viewing pictures both effortless and more enjoyable. You’ll also like that conversations are clearer at both ends.
Top features
Assistance button.
Camera resolution (megapixel) 3MP interpolated.
Email.
GPS.
Speakerphone.
Visual ring indicator.
Torch No.
Main features
Backlit keypad.
Calculator.
Calendar.
Calendar with reminder.
Call timer.
Clock.
Daily reminder.
Games.
ICE (In Case of Emergency).
Key tone.
Remote programming (OTA).
Startup wizard.
Supporting on/off hook button on headset.
Wake up alarm.
Weather function.
Camera
Image viewer.
Video recording.
Memories.
Call log positions 60.
List top 10 contacts first.
Notes.
One touch memories 4 direct keys.
Phonebook positions 500 (1500 numbers).
White list phone numbers.
Handset unit display
Adjustable font size.
Backlit display.
Big display text.
Colour display.
Contrast adjustment.
Customisable wallpaper.
Display size (H x W mm) 58*43.
Optional display modes optimised for visually impaired users.
Resolution (H x W pixels) 320x240QVGA.
SMS
Adjustable multi-tap timing.
MMS.
Predictive text.
SMS.
SMS key.
Sounds & Signals
Polyphonic ringtones 21.
Ringer off setting.
Ringer volume settings except off 7.
Vibrating ringer.
Acoustics
HD voice certified.
Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating Minimum T3/M3, Minimum T3/M3.
Maximum receiving amplification (dB) 35.
Maximum ringer volume (dB(A) at 1 metre >83.
Microphone mute.
Speaker phone volume settings 7.
Tone control.
Volume settings 7.
Ergonomics
Handset size (mm) 106x55.1x 19.5.
Cables & Connections
Headset outlet (3.5mm).
Powering handset unit.
AC Adapter spec V/mA 5V 550mA.
Battery included (type) 800mAh Li-ion.
Standby time (up to hours) Up to 380.
Talk time (up to hours) Up to 8.
Technology
3G data rate HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 2Mbps.
A-GPS
Chipset MT6276A.
GPRS.
GSM (band).
Memory card type MicroSDcard.
VCard support.
SAR (head) 0,441.
SAR (body) 1,257.
Accessories
Remote alarm key support.
Doro 6620 Site Link.
Product: Doro 7010
Price: £90.00 (May 2020)
Colour: Grey or White
Brief Description
Stylish bar style phone with WhatsApp and Facebook
Want a great looking bar style phone that also lets you stay in touch via WhatsApp and Facebook? The Doro 7010 with Wi-Fi does just that. You'll also appreciate how the extra-large display makes taking, receiving and viewing pictures both effortless and more fun. Not to mention clearer conversation at both ends.
Top features
4G.
Assistance button.
Camera resolution (megapixel) 3 MP.
GPS.
Main features
Backlit keypad.
Calculator.
Calendar.
Calendar with reminder.
Call timer.
Clock.
Daily reminder.
Firmware over-the-air updates (FOTA).
ICE (In Case of Emergency).
Key tone.
Keylock.
Remote programming (OTA).
Startup wizard.
Supporting on/off hook button on headset.
Wake up alarm.
Internet
Bookmarks.
Facebook.
Web browser.
Camera
Camera flash.
Image viewer.
Video recording.
Memories
Call log positions Unlimited.
List top 10 contacts first.
Phonebook positions 500.
Black list phone numbers.
Handset unit display
Adjustable font size.
Backlit display.
Big display text.
Colour display.
Contrast adjustment.
Customisable wallpaper.
Optional display modes optimised for visually impaired users.
Resolution (H x W pixels) 320x240QVGA.
SMS
MMS.
Predictive text.
SMS.
Sounds & Signals
Polyphonic ringtones 22.
Ringer off setting.
Ringer volume settings except off 15.
Vibrating ringer.
Acoustics
HD voice certified.
Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating T3/M3.
Maximum receiving amplification (dB) 35.
Microphone mute.
Speaker phone volume settings 7.
Tone control.
Volume settings 7.
Cables & Connections
Headset outlet (3.5mm).
Powering handset unit
AC Adapter spec V/mA 5V 550mA.
Battery included (type) 1600mAh Li-ion.
Standby time (up to hours) 330.
Talk time (up to hours) 7.
Technology
3G data rate HSPA+.
A-GPS.
Chipset MT6731V/ZA.
GPRS.
GSM (band) 900/1800/1900.
LTE (4G) Cat 4 VoLTE, Band 1, 3, 7, 8, 20.
Memory card type MicroSDcard.
VCard support.
Wi-Fi.
SAR (head) 1,102.
SAR (body) 1,661.
Accessories
Remote alarm key support
Doro 7010 Site Link.
Product: Doro 8035
Price: £160.00 (May 2020).
Colour: Blue.
Brief Description
A smartphone that’s exceptionally user friendly.
The versatile Doro 8035 suits both new and experienced smartphone users. You can choose between a traditional Android interface and Doro’s own intuitive, easily navigated interface. Doro 8035 keeps track of the functions you use most often and comes with Google Assistant*, a powerful personal assistant that responds to your voice. A built-in assistance button puts you in direct contact with safety and convenience services in your area.
Top features
4G.
Android and Google apps.
Assistance button.
Camera resolution (megapixel) 5MP+2MP.
Email.
GPS.
HAC (hearing aid compatible).
Internet.
Loud and clear sound.
My Doro Manager.
Speakerphone.
Step-by-step tutorial.
Torch.
Main features
Backlit keypad.
Calculator.
Calendar with reminder.
Compatible with Doro 3500.
Daily reminder.
Dedicated keylock button.
ICE (In Case of Emergency).
Key tone.
Keylock.
Startup wizard.
Wake up alarm.
Weather function.
Internet
Bookmarks.
Google Play.
Web browser.
Camera
Autofocus.
Camera flash.
Image viewer.
Magnifer function.
Video recording MPEG4 (720p, VGA, MMS (176x144)).
Memories
Call log positions >100.
Internal Storage 16GB.
List top 10 contacts first.
Multiple numbers per contact.
Notes.
One touch memories 4.
Phonebook positions >500.
Handset unit display
Adjustable font size.
Big display text.
Brightness adjustment.
Colour display.
Contrast adjustment.
Customisable wallpaper.
Display size (H x W mm) 110*62.7.
Display size (inch) 5".
Optional display modes optimised for visually impaired users.
Resolution (H x W pixels) 1280*720.
Touch display.
SMS
Assistance SMS with GPS position.
Predictive text.
SMS.
Sounds & Signals
Polyphonic ringtones 30.
Ringer off setting.
Ringer volume settings except off 15.
Vibrating ringer.
Acoustics
HD voice certified.
Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating T3/M3.
Maximum receiving amplification (dB) 35.
Maximum ringer volume (dB(A) at 1 metre >83.
Microphone mute.
Tone control.
Volume settings 7.
Ergonomics
Handset size (mm) 148.6*70.1*9.48.
Handset weight including batteries (g) 171.
Cables & Connections
Headset outlet (3.5mm).
Powering handset unit
AC Adapter spec V/mA 5V/1000mA.
Battery included (type) 2500mAh Li-ion.
Standby time (up to hours) 550.
Talk time (up to hours) 15.
Technology
3G.
3G (Bands) UMTS Band 1 (2100) & Band 8 (900) & Band 5(850) & Band 2 (1900).
3G data rate HSDPA 42Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps.
Bluetooth®.
Bluetooth® version 4.2.
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8909.
GPRS.
GSM (band) 850/900/1800/1900.
LTE (4G) LTE Cat 4, Band 1 (2100), Band 3 (1800), Band 7 (2600), Band 8 (900), Band 20 (800).
Memory card type Micro-SD (≤ 32GB).
Nano-SIM (4FF).
Platform Android 7.1.
VCard support.
Wi-Fi.
SAR (head) 0.61.
SAR (body) 1.42.
GPS
Compass.
Accessories
Charging cradle included No.
Headset included.
USB-cable included.
Doro 8035 Site Link.
Product: BlindShell Classic Lite
Price 249 € (May 2020). Colour Grey.
Brief Description
THE SIMPLEST AND MOST ACCESSIBLE MOBILE PHONE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE.
We took the best out of our world famous BlindShell Classic and developed a new phone that is even easier to use! In addition to our perfect usability, BlindShell Classic Lite focuses on the key features that help our users stay connected with family and friends.
What does BlindShell Classic LITE have to offer?
BlindShell Classic LITE is the easiest phone for the blind but yet has all the necessary functions.Main functions
Calls.Call history.
SMS.
Contacts.
Alarm.
Calender.
Timer.
Notes.
Calculator.
Advanced functions
SOS buttons.Quick dial up to 11 contacts .
Possibility to adjust speed and intonation of the phone voice.
Possibility to change the colour scheme.
SOS buttons
You can use SOS button with the assigned contact when in an emergency situation.Fully vocalised
All the steps on the phone are fully vocalised and you know exactly where in the menu you are and where are you going.Keypad with big tactile buttons
On BlindShell Classic there are big tactile buttons that make controlling the phone very easy.Extended warranty + 6 months
When you register your phone the warranty of your BlindShell phone will be extended.Quick Dial
You can assign a particular contact number to each numerical key so you can call them with a one press of the button.Timer & Alarm & Stopwatch
You can use all the time measuring functions and set your alarm or timer. You will never overcook your pasta again.SOS button
You can use SOS button with the assigned contact when in an emergency situation.Blind Shell Classic Lite Site Link
Product: BlindShell Classic
Price 349 € (May 2020).
Colour Red or black.
Brief Description
THE BEST TALKING MOBILE PHONE WITH KEYBOARD FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY DISABLED PEOPLE
The BlindShell Classic is the most accessible cell phone for visually impaired and blind people! With physical keyboard and more than 30 applications and functions, we have integrated the most useful functions of a smartphone into a phone that is simple and user-friendly!
Main functions
Calls
Call history
SMS
SMS to more recipients
Contacts
Contact back up and import
Alarm
Calendar
Timer
Notes
Advanced functions
SOS button
E-mail
Object tagging
FM radio
Internet radio
Music player
Book reader
Unite converter
Service menu
Weather forcast
GPS lokation
Color recognition
Games
SOS button
You can use SOS button with the assigned contact when in an emergency situation.
Charging cradle
Charge your phone in a charging cradle and you will never have to look for your carging cable.
Voice Control
You can control BlindShell phone just with your voice and simple commands.
Quick Dial
Do you have troubles distinguishing between objects with the same shape? The Object Tagging application can help you with that.
Keyboard with large buttons
BlindShell Classic has a keyboard with large, tactile buttons, for comfortable phone control.
Extended warranty + 6 months
When you register your phone the warranty of your BlindShell phone will be extended.
Youtube
You can listen to music or watch videos on YouTube application.
Lifetime free update
As we are moving forward and developing new features we guarantee lifetime free updates for all.
FM and Internet radio
You have hundreds of radio and internet stations to choose from
GPS location
Do you feel lost? Grab your phone and find out your location.
Book Reader
Download your favourite book and have it always in your pocket.
Register your Gmail account and keep your inbox always with you.
Games
Are you bored? You can play Hangman, Memory game or Dice roller.
Object tagging application
Tooth paste or facecream? With the help of Object tagging application you will be able to distinguish between them within a few seconds.
Blindshell Classic Site Link
Product: BlindShell Classic 2
Price 529,00 € £455.59 (Aug 2023).Colour Red or black.
Brief Description
New Generation of the BlindShell Classic providing unique hardware, tactile keypad, voice control and loud speaker,creating the perfect phone for the visually impaired.
Now with WhatsApp, BlindShell app catalog with many optional features, internet browser and assistive tools such as screen reader and NFC object tagging.
Full of fun and useful functions yet still simple to use!
Basics
Loud speakerTactile keypad
Long life 3000 mAh battery
13 MP Camera
Charging cradle
USB-C cable
Top Features
WhatsAppVoice control
BlindShell Screen reader
BlindShell app catalog. Do you need more applications? You can visit BlindShell app catalog and choose which you want to use. Customize your list of apps.
YouTube
Web browser
Assistive tools
BlindShell assistive tools help you deal with daily tasks. Try our NFC tagger, magnifier, localization and color indicator and simplify your life.
NFC object tagging. Tooth paste or face cream? With help of the NFC object tagging application you will be able to distinguish between them in a few seconds.
Single button access to the favorite apps. The easiest way to access your favorite apps. Just press the button and save your time. BlindShell Beep BlindShell Beep helps find personal objects such as keys, bags or wallets. Simply place the beeper on the object and use the BlindShell phone to ring the beeper in case of need. Find your personal belongings easily!
Blind Classic 2 Youtube video
Other features
Lifetime free updatesSOS button. You can use SOS button with the assigned contact when in an emergency situation.
FB messenger. Stay in touch with your friends wherever you are online via FB messenger. Share your experiences.
Games
Book Reader.
Enjoy your leisure time with a favorite book. Use the Book Reader for reading audio and text books.
Blindshell Classic 2 Site Link
Blindshell Classic 2 on YouTube
Informative demo on YouTube of the Blindshell Classic 2Product: SmartVision 3
Price £434.00 – £608.00 (Aug 2023).Colour as displayed.
Brief Description
SmartVision 3 incorporates many accessibility features as well as specific ergonomic features that make it easy to use and access the smartphone universe. This is the only smartphone offering a triple interface with touch screen, physical keyboard and advanced vocalization system (voice synthesis and speech recognition).Basics
Smartphone of excellence 100% accessibleWith SmartVision3 we hop on Android 11
Enriched with up to 192 Gb of memory, dual SIM, wireless charging and redesigned keypad we revisited the accessible smartphone for visually impaired.
Google-certified SmartVision3 benefits from all advanced technologies and incorporates state of the art accessibility features paving the way to an inclusive world.
SmartVision 3 is embedded with native Android Talkback. With a simple click you can access to all your favourite applications.
Top Features
Hearing aid compatibilityVoice command and recognition
Vocalized GPS navigation
Optical character recognition
Touch screen and keypad
Vocalized user interface
Multi-format audiobook playback
Magnifier with filters
SMARTPHONE Features
CommunicationTelephone
SMS/MMS
Contacts
Internet
Daily Life
Dictaphone
Agenda
Alarm
Calculator
Notes
Vision aid
MagnifierColour detector and finder
Light detector
Banknote detector
Optical Character Recognition
Object detection with NFC tags
Support and security
Kapten pedestrian GPSRemote assistance mode
Teamviewer
geolocated emergency calls and SMS via the SOS function
Entertainment
Music playerCamera
FM radio
web radio
multi-format audiobook player and document reader (PDF, Daisy, ePUB, Word, Txt, html, xml)
Download Compatible with all PlayStore applications (Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, etc…)
Accessibility
Cristal clear text-to-speechExplore by touch
Shortcut keys (30+): Speed dial, phone status, etc.
Choice of font size
Customizable text magnification feature with choice of sizes, contrasts and scrolling speed
Magnification gestures to zoom in on the screen
Braille display compatible and external keyboard via Bluetooth connection
Performance
Android 11.0Internal memory of 64GB
Double SIM card
4G compatible (down link up to 300 Mbit/s)
USB type C connector with OTG
7-day standby time
Main and front cameras
HD video recording at 30 fps
Wi-Fi / BT / NFC technology
GPS + Gallileo + Glonass
SmartVision Site Link
Mobile Phones available on the RNIB Website
Product: Synapptic Silver 10 package (Hardware and Software)
Price £546.00 (inc VAT), £455.00 (ex VAT) (May 2020).
Colour: The Samsung Galaxy A40 is available in black, white, coral or blue shades but the RNIB package might
limit the range of colours available, maybe only Black. Confirm at time of ordering.
Brief Description
This easy-to-use and easy-to-see fully talking smart phone can be controlled with simple gestures or voice control.
The Synapptic software offers easy-to-follow menus, large high-contrast text, voice dictation and clear speech feedback. Because all the Synapptic software features work in the same easy-to-use way, once you've mastered one feature, you've mastered them all, making it effortless to use this accessible smartphone. Now with Synapptic Reader for easy access to apps and much more.
This sleek Samsung Galaxy A40 mobile phone, with stunning design, is supplied with Synapptic software installed – fully set up and ready to use. A modern, fast phone, so you won't have to change your device any time soon.
This easy-to-use and easy-to-see fully talking smart phone can be controlled with either simple gestures or voice control.
Synapptic Reader is a simple but powerful screen reader for Android phones and tablets. It is used to read out Android apps or messages that aren't part of Synapptic. It goes step by step through each block of text, heading or button on the screen and reads them out, one by one.
Synapptic Reader also places the familiar red Cancel and Go Back button in the top left of each App or Android message. This makes using Apps and Android features seamless and easy from Synapptic.
Also, get one hour's free telephone training from the supplier with your order so you're ready to go with your device.
Phone model highlights
Samsung Galaxy A40 mobile phone.
5.9 inch FHD Plus Infinity touch screen for great viewing experience.
SIM-free / unlocked (works with all networks).
1.7Ghz processor for completing tasks quickly.
16MP rear camera, 5MP front facing camera.
Fingerprint and facial scanner.
Connectivity: wi-fi, 4G, Bluetooth.
Size: 6.9 × 14.4 × 0.8cm.
Weight 140g.
Standard 3.5mm headphone socket.
Though this phone is unlocked to all networks, it does come with a free pay-as-you-go SIM card, mobile number and £5 call, text and internet credit. If you have an old phone, simply transfer the SIM to the new Synapptic phone – this will instantly transfer your old number, along with any existing credit or contract.
Phone memory
Device memory: 64GB (expandable up to 512GB).
RAM: 4GB.
Card slot: Micro SD.
SIM type: Nano sim.
Phone battery
Battery capacity: 3100mAh
Power-saving mode
Battery is not removable
Talk time: 18 hours
Standby: 23 hours
USB-C charger (the plug included requires you to lever out the third pin).
Synapptic software specification:
Magnification: up to 20 times (20x)
Dictate messages with voice recognition
Hands-free control with voice commands
Other
One hour's free telephone training from Synapptic (on request)
Smartphone features include email, internet, calendar, alarm clock, torch, internet radio, BBC iPlayer and notepad·
Includes free USB Talking Book adaptor and two years of software updates
Synapptic Products site Link
Synapptic Phones and Tablets for people with sight loss.
Product: Artfone CF241A Big Button
Here is a low value phone that might prove a good buy for anyone whose sight
is not as good as it used to be and
they want a relatively simple phone.
Visit this link for a review of the phone:
Artfone CF241A
Watches
Listed below are details of watches that may prove useful for anyone who is visually impaired.
TabTime Vibrating Watch
For TabTime Instructions, follow this link: Setting up TabTime
Activate the link following this paragraph to access talking watches available from the RNIB shop. Stay on time and in control with their range of talking, easy-to-see and tactile watches. Choose the style, colour and size of your watch to suit your taste and your outfit – RNIB have got something to suit any wrist.
RNIB Watches and Clocks
Accessibility Page Control Section
Keyboard control (Chrome/Safari, note add shift for Firefox): Screen Speak - Press ALT + s, Pause Audio - Press Alt + p.
To reset/reload page activate the Reload Page button below.
Search Section
If you are using a laptop, then to search for text on any currently displayed page press Control and F, then enter the required search text in the displayed search box. Any text found in the current page will be highlighted, you can use the up and down symbols displayed within the search box to search forward or backwards for occurrences of your search text.
If you are accessing this site via a smart phone or tablet, you will need to navigate to the 'More options' button, usually towards the top right hand side of your screen, to access your device Search options for the currently displayed page. Note that sometimes instead of the word 'Search' your device might display 'Find in page' as the option to select for searching the current page.
To search for text primarily in other pages of the Simplyinformed Website, enter text in the search box below. To get back from the search results Press ALT and Left Arrow. Please note there may be a few initial links that take you to other sites that match your site search string, these can of course be disregarded if you only want to be taken to content on this site. Please note that the Search box is displayed as a table with one row and three columns, in other there are three cells in the search table layout. Cell one is where you enter your search string and press enter, or move to cell two to activate the Search Button. Move to cell three to find the clear search content button to clear out the text in cell on, ready to enter a new search string. Use the Up and Down arrows to move through search table cells when using NVDA. Once the Narrator has been taken to the search box press the enter key so that the screen reader switches into text input mode.
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