Need (or simply want) to plug in wired headphones? These top-tested phones buck the wireless trend and keep the old-school 3.5mm audio jack.
If you demand that your phone has a 3.5mm jack for wired headphones, this story is for you. The death of the headphone jack still feels like one of the most consumer-hostile changes to impact smartphones over the last decade, but space is truly the final frontier inside a smartphone chassis. Removing the 3.5mm jack lets manufacturers stuff that reclaimed space with more battery capacity and 5G antennas, and seal it up to make it waterproof. It also lets them sell us profit-padding wireless earbuds. Though we love wireless earphones, they’re easy to lose and can take up more space in your pocket. With that in mind, we’ve gathered our top-recommended phones with a 3.5mm headphone jack that you can buy right now. Read on for our top picks, followed by what to consider during your search.Why We Picked It
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition is one of the most powerful phones you can buy with a 3.5mm headphone jack. This is a gaming-focused phone that costs a pretty penny, but in return you get a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with advanced cooling tech, a fantastic screen, high-speed wireless connectivity, and solid cameras. Who It’s For
If you’re a gamer who wants the most powerful phone with a 3.5mm headphone jack, this is the pick for you.Why We Picked It
The TCL Flip 4 supports modern 5G bands and current Wi-Fi standards, so it works on today’s networks and should remain compatible as carriers upgrade. It charges via USB-C, so you can use common cables instead of proprietary adapters.
