Best phones with the endangered 3.5mm headphone jack

Best phones with the endangered 3.5mm headphone jack

With more and more smartphone designers ditching the 3.5mm jack to give a seamless finish to the smartphone, this feature has made it to the top of the list of the endangered features of a smartphone. A considerable setback for audiophiles who prefer using wired headphones to get the best possible music-listening experience. So, if you are looking for a smartphone that still sports the endangered 3.5mm jack, then here is a list of four of such smartphones that you can consider. Note that these are available on Amazon and have been selected based on their listed features.

LG V40 ThinQ

The LG V40 ThinQ is one of the premium smartphones from the brand that boasts of having a powerful speaker system and a 3.5-mm jack, making it ideal for all music lovers. The BoomBox speakers are backed by the DTS:X Surround Sound, which should result in an enjoyable listening experience when you are not using earphones. Furthermore, the smartphone is waterproof and dust-proof and has an IP68 rating to back this claim. It is also shockproof, as claimed by the brand. In the camera department, it has a 16MP triple camera setup at the back and an 8MP dual camera setup on the front, through which you should be able to click good-quality conditions. Finally, the smartphone runs on a 2.8GHz + 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor, which should deliver a smooth performance under most user-case scenarios.

Redmi Note 9 Pro

If you are looking for a budget-friendly smartphone that has a 3.5mm jack, then the Redmi Note 9 Pro is an excellent option to consider. It possesses an array of features, which should make it good enough for a majority of users out there. To start with, it has a 48MP AI quad-camera at the back and a 16MP front-facing camera, making it one of the best camera configurations at this price point. Furthermore, it sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ display, which should enable you to enjoy a good viewing experience. It operates on a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G with 8nm octa-core processor and is backed by a 4GB RAM and an internal memory of 64GB, which should result in good user experience. Finally, it has a big battery capacity of 5020mAh, which should give a day’s use under optimal conditions, as per company claims.

Vivo V19

Here is a mid-range smartphone from Vivo that has a 3.5-mm headphone jack and an efficient camera system. The Vivo V19 sports a 32+8MP dual-front in-display camera and a 48MP rear camera setup, which should enable you to click beautiful pictures and videos. The smartphone has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display, which should deliver a visual output with bright colours. In the memory department, it has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage space, which should make it capable enough to handle multiple heavy files at the same time with ease. Finally, it has a 4500mAh battery, which you can charge in quick time with the help of the 33W type-C Vivo flash charger that comes within the box.

Samsung Galaxy S10

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is one of the few flagship smartphones that still sports a 3.5mm jack, enabling users to listen to high-quality music from this premium smartphone. It has a compact body design and yet has a big 6.1-inch display, as it has a nearly bezel-less design, which should result in an immersive experience. Furthermore, the dynamic AMOLED display has a pixel density of 550ppi (one of the highest in a smartphone), which means you can expect crisp visual output with vivid colours and rich details. In the camera department, it has a 16+12+12MP triple camera setup and a 10MP front-facing camera, which should enable you to click pictures worthy of uploading on social media platforms. Finally, it operates on a powerful 2.7GHz + 2.3GHz + 1.9GHz Exynos 9820 octa-core processor, which should deliver a robust performance under most conditions.

Ashwin Nair
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