# 6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/6-best-phones-with-headphone-jacks-2026-tested-and-reviewed/
- Published: 2026-07-31T11:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-31T12:08:04+00:00
- Original publisher: Wired
- Original article: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-headphone-jack-phones/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Gadgets, Technology

## Key points

- Headphone-jack phones are now mainly budget and mid-range models.
- Motorola dominates WIRED’s 2026 recommendations.
- Wired audio remains reliable, low-latency and battery-free.

## Summary

WIRED recommends several 2026 smartphones that retain a 3.5 mm headphone socket, increasingly rare after manufacturers shifted towards wireless audio.

- Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 — best overall, priced around $500.
- Motorola Moto G Power 2026 — runner-up, around $400.
- TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G — notable for its matte display, around $250.
- Motorola Moto G Play 5G 2026 — budget option, around $250.
- Wired headphones avoid charging, connection issues and noticeable audio latency.
- USB-C-to-3.5 mm adaptors and USB-C earbuds remain alternatives for phones without a jack.

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