Alternative to "Select" Input on Mobile

Forms are of great interest these days in UX community, new techniques for data gathering are being suggested in line with auto-detection, predefined user data and ai. These all are really helpful options, especially on mobile. However, (Q1) I would like to know if a modal approach is a good option for "Select" input when longer lists are the only option? (Q2) What are other alternatives?

Not a fan of iPhone default select option as it is a very limiting in the number of items a user can see. Officially called "Picker" by Apple.

iPhone picker

I am starting to have an affinity towards modals to list selectable options on mobile.

For following advantages they offer: -

  • This is scalable
  • Clarity
  • Satisfies one action per page (Mobile)
  • Predictive search can be used along with this option
  • Check boxes can be used instead of radio when needed.

Attaching images for illustration

Selection with modal

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