Google Pixel 5a

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There are a lot of last-gen and budget-lineup phones that have headphone jacks. 3.5mm jacks are one of the most requested features from smartphone buyers, but over the past few years, phone manufacturers have been abandoning them for their flagship phones. It is not a given that your next phone will have one. The companies that heard the call kept the jack. These are the best phones for listening to music.

Most companies now include a headphone jack in the best phones. Users have to decide if they want a flagship device or a 3.5mm hole. There are still several solid choices if you don't want to use the best wireless headphones.

Superb mid-rangers like the Pixel 5a still offer the headphone jack despite flagships skipping it. You can pair it with a good pair of headphones. The Pixel 5a retains all of the features that made the 4a such a hit. You get a bigger battery, audio port, and dust and water resistance in a great price with the Pixel.

The POCO M3 Pro 5G will save you money on your next phone purchase, if you need to save money on your next phone purchase. For just a little extra cash, you can get theXiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, which is a great value thanks to its wonderful cameras, fast performance, and vibrant screen. If you are in the U.S. and have a tight budget, you should go for the Moto G Stylus (2021) or the TCL 20 Pro 5G.

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The headphone jack isn't coming back according to one editor. If you grab one of these phones, you can enjoy the jack before it goes the way of the dodo bird.