The microSD doubles as a second SIM slot so no, not really. 3.5 mm jack doesn’t get in the way of anything & I use it more than 50% of my time when the screen is on so it more than makes up for the space. I don’t know many devices competing @ 157 × 68 × 8.2 mm (6.18 × 2.68 × 0.32 in) & 168 g (5.93 oz).

Additionally they threw in 2 extra side buttons that can be used for the camera but also mapped to other functions—like for me that is the push-to-talk button for Mumble.

I think the point is that this repurposing doesn't seem to actually result in any tangible benefit to the user.