Best Smartphones with Headphone Jack and microSD Card Slot in 2026
From: Vitor Valeri
A headphone hobbyist for over 15 years, he founded the Hi-Fi Hub website and is an administrator of the "Fones High-End" and "Fones Low-End" groups on Facebook.
Published in: 03/03/26 at 14:31 - Updated in: 03/03/26 at 16:28
Sony Xperia 10 VII Smartphone (Image: Vitor Valeri/Hi-Fi Hub)
Smartphones equipped with a headphone jack and a microSD card slot can still be found in 2026. Although the available options have become scarce since 2016, there remain manufacturers that continue to introduce smartphones featuring a 3.5 mm headphone output. Furthermore, due to the rising prices of mobile devices, the use of microSD cards has once again become an attractive option for storing photos, videos, and music.
Reasons to Purchase a Smartphone with a Headphone Jack and microSD Slot in 2026
When researching which smartphone to purchase with both a headphone jack and microSD support, my primary objective was to avoid the use of dongle DACs (USB DAC/amps). I sought a practical solution that could still deliver minimally reliable sound quality and low latency.
Although I continue to use Bluetooth TWS earphones connected to my smartphone, there are scenarios in which I prefer wired connections. For me, the primary reasons for this preference are:
- The absence of audio-video synchronization delay, which is particularly useful when using applications such as YouTube and Netflix, as well as when playing mobile games.
- Avoiding degradation in microphone audio quality, as Bluetooth earphones consistently reduce the clarity of my voice during calls.
In addition to the considerations mentioned above, one may also desire a microSD card slot. An increasing number of individuals are seeking to build local music libraries in order to reduce reliance on streaming services.
It is also important to consider microSD slots in light of the current global memory shortage driven by artificial intelligence (AI) server infrastructure. This phenomenon is expected to increase the cost of SSDs, microSD cards, internal storage memory, and related components.
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• Don’t Rely on Spotify! How to Build a Local Music Library
• Which microSD Card Should You Use in a DAP? How to Format It?
Important Note: It Is No Longer Possible to Store Apps on microSD Cards
In 2019, with the release of Android 10, most smartphones restricted the transfer of applications to microSD cards. This feature remains available only if explicitly enabled by the manufacturer, as observed in certain Samsung models.
Currently, when using a microSD card, users are generally limited to storing media files such as music, photos, and videos, as well as other non-application file types.
Alternative for Those Seeking Higher Audio Quality
If you seek improved audio quality and use your smartphone as a primary music playback device, a headphone jack alone may not be sufficient. In this case, the alternatives I recommend are:
- Purchasing a Bluetooth-enabled dongle DAC (USB DAC/amp) for wireless connection to the smartphone (e.g., FiiO BTR11, Snowsky RETRO NANO).
- Purchasing a compact and slim Digital Audio Player (DAP) to attach to the back of the smartphone (e.g., Snowsky Echo, Snowsky DISC, Onix Tocata XM2).
Smartphones with Headphone Jack and microSD Card Slot Available for Purchase in 2026
Below is a list of smartphones featuring both a headphone jack and a microSD card slot, considering the most recognized and reliable manufacturers currently available on the market.
1 – Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
Audio
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
• Stereo Speakers: Yes (with Dolby Atmos)
• Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX adaptive, LDAC, LHDC.
Storage
• microSD Card Slot: Yes
• Internal Storage (ROM): 128GB and 256GB
Battery
• 5000mAh
• 58W Fast Charging
Performance
• Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
• 8GB RAM
• UFS 2.2
Display
• 6.7″ AMOLED
• 120Hz
Connectivity
• 5G
• Nano-SIM + eSIM
• NFC
Software
• Android 15
• 2 Years Updates
Price
• MSRP: US$399,99
2 – Motorola Edge 60 Stylus
Audio
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
• Stereo Speakers: Yes (with Dolby Atmos)
• Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX adaptive, LDAC, LHDC.
Storage
• microSD Card Slot: Yes
• Internal Storage (ROM): 256GB
Battery
• 5000mAh
• 58W Fast Charging
Performance
• Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
• 8GB RAM
• UFS 2.2
Display
• 6.7″ P-OLED
• 120Hz
Connectivity
• 5G
• Nano-SIM + eSIM
• NFC
Software
• Android 15
• 2 Years Updates
Price
• MSRP: ₹22,999 (US$270 or €235)
3 – Realme 15 Lite
Audio
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
• Stereo Speakers: Yes
• Bluetooth Codecs: No information
Storage
• microSD Card Slot: Yes
• Internal Storage (ROM): 128GB and 256GB
Battery
• 5000mAh
• 80W Fast Charging
Performance
• Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy
• 8GB RAM and 12GB RAM
• UFS 3.1
Display
• 6.67″ OLED
• 120Hz
Connectivity
• 5G
• Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
• NFC
Software
• Android 15
• 3 Years Updates
Price
• No information
4 – Sony Xperia 1 VII
Audio
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
• Stereo Speakers: Yes
• Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3, aptX Adaptiv and LDAC
Storage
• microSD Card Slot: Yes
• Internal Storage (ROM): 256GB and 512GB
Battery
• 5000mAh
• 30W Fast Charging
Performance
• Snapdragon 8 Elite
• 12GB RAM
• UFS 4.0
Display
• 6.5″ LTPO OLED
• 120Hz
Connectivity
• 5G
• Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
• NFC
Software
• Android 15
• 4 Years Updates
Price
• MSRP US$ 1399,99
5 – Sony Xperia 10 VII
Audio
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
• Stereo Speakers: Yes
• Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3, aptX Adaptiv and LDAC
Storage
• microSD Card Slot: Yes
• Internal Storage (ROM): 128GB
Battery
• 5000mAh
• 30W Fast Charging
Performance
• Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
• 8GB RAM
• UFS 3.1
Display
• 6.1″ OLED
• 120Hz
Connectivity
• 5G
• Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
• NFC
Software
• Android 15
• 4 Years Updates
Price
• MSRP: US$ 525
6 – Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
Audio
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
• Stereo Speakers: Yes (with Dolby Atmos)
• Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC and LDAC
Storage
• microSD Card Slot: Yes
• Internal Storage (ROM): 128GB, 256GB and 512GB
Battery
• 5000mAh
• 33W Fast Charging
Performance
• Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
• 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM and 12GB RAM
• UFS 2.2
Display
• 6.67″ AMOLED
• 120Hz
Connectivity
• 5G
• Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
• NFC
Software
• Android 14
• 2 Years Updates
Price
• MSRP:US$199 to US$299 USD
Bonus: Moondrop MIAD01
Audio
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
• 4.4mm Headphone Jack: Yes
• Stereo Speakers: Yes
• Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC and LDAC
Storage
• microSD Card Slot: Yes
• Internal Storage (ROM): 256GB
Battery
• 5000mAh
• 33W Fast Charging
Performance
• Mediatek Dimensity 7050
• 12GB RAM
• UFS 3.1
Display
• 6.7″ AMOLED
• 120Hz
Connectivity
• 5G
• Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
• NFC
Software
• Android 13
Price
• MSRP: US$ 399
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