Android devices are many, some come with batteries up to 7000MAH which is far more than what iPhones offer. However I find battery management on Android is less efficient than that of the iPhone. For your second question, TB is closing the gap with VoiceOver, unless Apple does something really innovative to VoiceOver with the upcoming iOS 26.
Pixels are considered the iPhone of the android lineup of smart phones. They are also considered to be the easiest to adjust to, coming over from an iPhone device. This coming from both sided and blind peers.
i'm also considering the Pixel and TalkBack because of voiceover like the jumping focus problem that just hasn't been addressed for years. the reason i came to iPhone was because Android apps had major problems with TalkBack compatibility in the past but i hear this has been fixed
Hello,
On my S22 Ultra, I can say that I get way better battery life than I was getting on the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 is a smaller device, thus smaller battery, but is also a few years newer than the S22 Ultra.
I use whatever phone I have pretty heavilly during the day, so am quite happy with the extra battery time.
I can also say TB seems even less laggy since last go around. Very very happy with it.
1. Is battery life the same as the iPhone?
it depends on what device you are thinking of buying.
Personally I have been a Google Pixel user for the last few years and Pixel offer way better battery life than any iPhone.
The last apple iPhone device I had was an iPhone 15 Pro and that was in 2024 and I had to charge twice to get through the day. while compared to the Pixel I don't worry about charging daily.
2. Is TalkBack usable or are there any challenges to be aware off?
Any operating system, any screen reading when you are a new user it takes time. it's a learning curve
when considering an android phone, is it better to go for supporting the current android version, or future updates? Right now, it's looking like my budget will only support the pixel 6 or 6 pro.
I'd say you always want to future proof as much as you can, so at least get something that will get a few more years out of it. For example, I just got my hands on an S22 Ultra. That phone will only see one more major OS update, but will continue to get security updates for a few years after that. Nice thing is about Android, a lot of the new Talkback stuff that comes out will work even on older android versions, so even if your OS doesn't continue getting updates, your screen reader will.
I definitely get budget constraints, but I would encourage you to grab something that will at a minimum continue to get security updates for a few more years if nothing else.
Well, I think I'm screwed. If I stay with verizon, I'm looking at approximately $150 for the first bill if I switch from prepaid to a regular plan. After that, it may run 100 to $110 a month. . I'll check out other carriors, and see what deals they have. I may have to wait and save up for Christmas. Unless they have promotions around Labor Day?
Not all devices are equal with android. Some are nice some are not. Check Flossy Carter for android devices. He does a nice job on doing a review. Good luck. Will stick with my 16 pro max.
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Android devices are many, some come with batteries up to 7000MAH which is far more than what iPhones offer. However I find battery management on Android is less efficient than that of the iPhone. For your second question, TB is closing the gap with VoiceOver, unless Apple does something really innovative to VoiceOver with the upcoming iOS 26.
I would strongly encourage a Pixel device
Pixels are considered the iPhone of the android lineup of smart phones. They are also considered to be the easiest to adjust to, coming over from an iPhone device. This coming from both sided and blind peers.
Also fed up with voiceover bugs
i'm also considering the Pixel and TalkBack because of voiceover like the jumping focus problem that just hasn't been addressed for years. the reason i came to iPhone was because Android apps had major problems with TalkBack compatibility in the past but i hear this has been fixed
Depends on device and use case
Hello,
On my S22 Ultra, I can say that I get way better battery life than I was getting on the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 is a smaller device, thus smaller battery, but is also a few years newer than the S22 Ultra.
I use whatever phone I have pretty heavilly during the day, so am quite happy with the extra battery time.
I can also say TB seems even less laggy since last go around. Very very happy with it.
at Ayub answering to your questions
1. Is battery life the same as the iPhone?
it depends on what device you are thinking of buying.
Personally I have been a Google Pixel user for the last few years and Pixel offer way better battery life than any iPhone.
The last apple iPhone device I had was an iPhone 15 Pro and that was in 2024 and I had to charge twice to get through the day. while compared to the Pixel I don't worry about charging daily.
2. Is TalkBack usable or are there any challenges to be aware off?
Any operating system, any screen reading when you are a new user it takes time. it's a learning curve
more android questions
when considering an android phone, is it better to go for supporting the current android version, or future updates? Right now, it's looking like my budget will only support the pixel 6 or 6 pro.
I'd say you always want to…
I'd say you always want to future proof as much as you can, so at least get something that will get a few more years out of it. For example, I just got my hands on an S22 Ultra. That phone will only see one more major OS update, but will continue to get security updates for a few years after that. Nice thing is about Android, a lot of the new Talkback stuff that comes out will work even on older android versions, so even if your OS doesn't continue getting updates, your screen reader will.
I definitely get budget constraints, but I would encourage you to grab something that will at a minimum continue to get security updates for a few more years if nothing else.
carrior plans
Well, I think I'm screwed. If I stay with verizon, I'm looking at approximately $150 for the first bill if I switch from prepaid to a regular plan. After that, it may run 100 to $110 a month. . I'll check out other carriors, and see what deals they have. I may have to wait and save up for Christmas. Unless they have promotions around Labor Day?
Not equal
Not all devices are equal with android. Some are nice some are not. Check Flossy Carter for android devices. He does a nice job on doing a review. Good luck. Will stick with my 16 pro max.