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Sorry this doesn't directly answer your question, but I start with the supported phone list at Lineage then use www.gsmarena.com and www.phonearena.com to compare specs and release date.
This goes into a spreadsheet so I can sort/filter by specific features (in your case, headphone, SD slot, etc). Makes comparing easier.
From what I've seen, generally the unlockable phones (other than Pixel) come from Motorola, Sony, Xperia (there are others, those just seem to be the most prolific).
I'm currently working with Pixel 5's - I like the price point and size, and the simple flashing. Plus there's an image from DivestOS (a version of Android based on Lineage that's a little more security-minded, kind of between Lineage and Graphene).
How flashing is done could be a useful metric in your spreadsheet - some phones are rather straightforward (e.g. fastboot flashing unlock), while others require a separate app with (looking at you, Samsung).
This is basically what I've been doing. But every time I find something that seems like a decent option, it's unavailable to purchase. I was interested in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro despite them being a bit older until I couldn't actually find one. I can find the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro and newer, and of course they aren't supported. It's just so frustrating.
And the Pixels don't have an SD slot and seem to have bad problems with dying randomly based on discussion I saw on Reddit, so I'm not excited to try them again.
My old go-to was the Moto line, but they're so expensive now for what you get. $450 + shipping + import fees, for a Moto G from two years ago? When I bought a brand new one on release day in 2015 for $200? I just can't bring myself to do it, not when it only has 4GB of RAM. The Pixel 5a had 6GB and already had lag even running a very lean ROM.
Yea, I run into the same problem.
Pixel 5 has become my current choice, but dammit they're hard to find.
Those prices for Moto are insane. I'm sure part of the problem is few phones meet your requirements (definitely my issue too). So there'll be fewer available used.