[General question to the Android community] Have you given up on the audio jack, or do you still only buy devices that have it?

(Posting this here rather than !askandroid as it's a quite general question)

I had a look at the GSM Arena phone finder, and it the choice is getting smaller and smaller every year (only 43 phones from 2023, reviewed by the site, had a jack)

The remaining ones are mostly

  • Xiaomi Redmi
  • Zenfones
  • Sony
  • Samsung entry range

So, has everyone switched to Bluetooth / USB-C dongles, or are there still a few people holding to the jack until the very end?

omxxi ,

yes, audio jack is an important differentiator for me when I'm buying new phone

Blaze OP ,
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Which phone do you use at the moment?

omxxi ,

Moto G23

waterbogan ,

I will still look for a jack on my next phone, current Samsung has one, will likely buy another so I will probably buy top of their entry range

HobbitFoot ,

I gave up, so I bought a USB-C to Aux adapter.

Canuck ,

I exclusively use phones with headphone jacks. Using GNU/Linux mobile more to get longer software security updates where needed/possible. All GNU/Linux native phones have headphone jacks.

Blaze OP ,
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Which phone do you use at the moment?

Canuck , (edited )

I have a Note9 I just did a battery & screen replacement on, a Key2 that had not been used until a year ago (so still has great battery life), and a newish Librem5. Most other phones, e.g. those mid-range Samsung's, or phones without headphone jacks feel like sidegrades rather than upgrades.

They're all 4G though; both Android model variants are unrootable, and of course behind on their security updates. Next phone would need to be 5G, and ideally allow longer security updates, or allow Mobian + Waydroid install. Maybe one of the Asus ones. Honestly wish Fairphone had kept it or brings it back; they're missing out on a big segment of customers that would be a good match.

To afford an out of carrier phone, just dipped down to a cheaper plan that still meets my needs.

BaardFigur ,

Given up, kinda. I still have my old s10, which I specifically use for workouts

rasakaf679 ,

My preference while buying phone:

  • ">8GB ram"
  • ">250 GB storage"
  • 120Hz display
  • Battery capacity ">5500mah",
  • SD card option,
  • Headphone jack,
  • Pretty recent chip, if not the latest,
  • Waterproof ip68 minimum

I don't care wheather its Chinese or Taiwanese or American or any other.

I usually debloat the device on the first day. With ADB

kratoz29 ,

The only thing that keeps me motivated to use the audio jack is because my old car still has an old stereo and I use it daily, and I am too lazy to use dongles lol.

As a matter of fact here is a pic of a disc that my girlfriend bought recently because it was on discount, and we tried it in the car for the first time ever! (We also don't usually buy discs, this would be the first time in more than a decade).

anguo ,

I dont even know where my wired earphones are any more. I thought TWS earbuds were a silly gimmick until I first tried a pair, and i can honestly say they are revolutionary.

Jarix ,

TWS?

anguo ,

I believe it stands for "True wireless". Its how they call all Airpod-like earbuds.

lightnsfw ,

I haven't bought a new phone since I got my LG V20. Lack of headphone jack is among many reasons. There's nothing on the market that has all the features it does or even new features that make up for what I would be giving up if I got a new phone. I fear the day when I'm forced to get a new phone because it gets too out dated for my work apps.

Trev625 ,

I'm still using one with a jack (Asus ROG 5)

TassieTosser ,

Still using one with a jack. Other must haves for me are sd slot and tool less sim tray.

ToxicDivinity ,
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I'll only buy a phone with an audio jack and usbc port.

I think of my phone like a swiss army knife, it's a multi tool that I carry with me at all times and can be used for many different things. I like using wireless headphones and I usually connect via bluetooth but on the occasion that I need to plug a headset into my phone I am able to quickly and easily do that with no extra thought.

Why would I buy a new phone that has less features than my current phone?

thetreesaysbark ,

Why would I buy a new phone that has less features...?

Because of all those time you need to take a picture of your feet underwater!

Blaze OP ,
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Which phone do you currently use?

ToxicDivinity ,
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Samsung s10

Blaze OP ,
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Thanks

kugmo ,
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I had to give up removable batteries in phones but I will never give up 3.5 mm.

Blaze OP ,
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Which phone do you use?

kugmo ,
@kugmo@sh.itjust.works avatar

Moto G7+, its old and wouldn't recommend seeking one out.

Blaze OP ,
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Thanks!

Geth ,

I gave up on it fairy easily, because after it was forced on us, the market also responded by flooding with cheap and decent options for headphones, which I started trying out and slowly I stopped using a wire with my phone.

I still think bluetooth is not great, with a lot of weird connection issues even on expensive devices, which was never a problem with a wire, but I do enjoy the freedom it offers.

leetnewb ,

I switched. Not happy about it and will continue to consider it a factor in my next, but that will be years from now and I'm sure the list will be even smaller.

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