Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Xperia 1 VI is aimed at people who actually use manual camera controls. It offers a continuous optical zoom lens rather than fixed focal lengths, full manual exposure controls in a proper camera app, and — almost uniquely now — a headphone jack and microSD slot. The 6.5-inch display abandoned 4K this generation in favour of a brighter, more sensible panel. It is expensive and the software is plain. A specialist's phone, and an excellent one if those specific features matter.