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