RealSAM Pocket is more than just a phone. Designed specifically for people with sight loss, it combines the power of a smartphone, the joy of an audiobook player, and the convenience of a personal assistant — all in one easy-to-use device.
£25.99 a month*
On a 24-month contract (includes unlimited UK calls, texts & 3GB data).Unlocked & SIM-free options available. Eligible customers benefit from VAT relief due to sight loss.
Forget complicated menus and tiny icons. With RealSAM Pocket, you simply tap the screen and say what you want:
“Call Doctor Smith” | “Read me The Guardian” | “Find books by Agatha Christie.”
Thousands of audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and podcasts are available — all at no extra cost.
No steep learning curve. Everything comes pre-set and ready to go, right out of the box.
Enjoy a 60-day trial period with unlimited customer support, so you can feel confident in your purchase.
We’ve listed below the answers to some of our most FAQs, but please give us a call if you’d like to ask something else.
RealSAM Pocket is a voice controlled smart device that is designed to be simple to use and of enormous value to people living with low vision and blindness.
We install our software on a Samsung mobile phone, and it completely takes over the phone. More than just a phone for the blind, you can use your voice to make phones calls, search for and stream audio books, read today’s newspapers, get navigation or sighted assistance and much, much more.
Yes. While available on an O2 plan, RealSAM Pocket is unlocked and works with any UK provider.
No. RealSAM Pocket arrives ready to use — simply turn it on and start speaking.
Yes. Unlimited audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, podcasts, and radio are included at no extra cost.
You can try RealSAM Pocket for up to 60 days risk-free with full customer support.
“This is the RealSAM Pocket, a new smartphone alternative for the blind and visually impaired seniors market. The RealSAM Pocket is brought to us by Real Thing Ai and features easy to use software running on a powerful Samsung Galaxy phone. This might be a great option for anyone who doesn’t want to use the traditional smartphone.” – Sam Seavey
RealSAM Pocket is developed in partnership with the RNIB and VMO2, and features information from many of the UK’s leading charities for the visually impaired.
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