(Posting this here rather than !askandroid@lemdro.id 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?
yes, audio jack is an important differentiator for me when I’m buying new phone
Still a requirement for me. I listen to music and podcasts while I run, and I run a lot. But I don’t want to deal with the privacy issues of leaving my BT on when I leave home. And USB dongles physical connections just aren’t as reliable with a lot of motion.
I run also, and trust me try wireless, such a better experience without the entangling cables. Specially for sport.
I know, it’s defo more comfortable. Like I said, I just can’t deal with the privacy issues related to BT. If there were earbuds supporting some kind of privacy friendly wireless protocol, I’d use them.
Do you want to elaborate on the privacy point?
I personally don’t care if somebody snoops on the music I hear…
I have been pretty much exclusively using Bluetooth headsets for almost ten years and got my first phone without a jack this year. Sometimes you want to plug into someone’s car or home stereo and can’t, that’s annoying. But other aspects are far more important in my buying decision.
Honestly, what’s the need for the jack? I’ve got Bluetooth earbuds and charger with BT/FM in my car.
