Oof, sadly these are maybe the only decent phones keeping an SD card and headphone jack. Not sure what else to get for my next phone.

No suggestions but an opinion on the Sony Xperia line. If size is the most important factor keep in mind that the “long” aspect ratio makes it awkward to hold for its size and may have more trouble fitting into pockets than other small phones. If you don’t mind the lack of sd/headphone jack a Pixel is probably better.

Want to share some of those writers? It’s not easy to find books that are actually disturbing.