The Google Pixel 7a is Google’s latest addition to its A series of mid-range smartphones. It will probably be one of the best options for anyone who wants a strong phone with pure Android, solid performance, and an outstanding camera.
But we can’t touch on the hardware without answering one of the most common questions about any new smartphone. Specifically, does the phone have a headphone jack? Smartphone makers have been on a crusade against the venerable port in recent years, and the headphone jack has been removed from the vast majority of phones you can buy today. So does the Google Pixel 7a include a headphone jack, or will you need other ways to listen to music, audiobooks, and podcasts?
The Pixel 7a doesn’t have a headphone jack
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Bad news, we fear: the Google Pixel 7a has No have a headphone jack. Google ditched the headphone jack on the Pixel 6a last year and didn’t see fit to bring it back for this year’s model. This echoes what we’ve seen from the higher-end Pixel, which has been without a headphone jack since the Pixel 2. Google was one of the first Android brands to follow Apple in ditching the jack, and while it took some Google finally managed to completely remove the headphone jack from its available phones last year.
If you’re looking for a Google smartphone with a headphone jack, you’re out of luck. At least if you’re buying new. If you can find it, the Pixel 5a is the last phone from Google to support a headphone jack, but keep in mind that the phone’s stock is likely to be low. Also, there are a number of markets where Google hasn’t released the Pixel 5a at all.
What are your listening options on the Pixel 7a?
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The easiest way to listen to audio on the Pixel 7a is through wireless headphones. Although not as affordable as wired headphones, the best wireless headphones and wireless headphones offer the kind of freedom you can’t expect while connected to cables. They’re also much easier to wear while running, biking, or just wandering around the house.
If you want wired headphones, you still have options. You can choose a 3.5mm to USB-C dongle adapter to use your old headset with your new phone. If not, you can also find a USB-C headset that will plug directly into your Pixel 7a’s charging port. The problem with both options is that you can’t charge your phone while using the headphones, so keep that in mind if your battery feels low.
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