Recommendation for AT&T phone

[bkenobi69]

I switched from Verizon to AT&T a few months ago. I have used Motorola (droid2, droid4) and Samsung (GS5) phones in the past. I rooted all in the past primarily for filtering ads, but am now unlimited so it's less critical in a way, but still a primary concern (not worried about exceeding my 4Gb anymore, but hate the screen being filled). The issue is, I have a Galaxy A10e now and it is apparently not rootable on my carrier. I am looking for recommendations for a new handset.

I want a small phone (142mm or less tall, typically <5" screen) and something that can be rooted on AT&T. Modern would be preferable obviously. I know removable battery ship has sailed, but SD is a must.

I don't know about root, but the phones I have looked at on GSMArena are:
GS5
GS7
S10e
A40
A10e
J5
Sony Xperia XZ2 compact (probably my top pick but can't find anywhere)

Any thoughts?

 

[bkenobi69]

Perhaps I posted this question in the wrong place. I can repost or it could be moved. Either way, this seems like a simple question: what small Android phones are rootable on AT&T network?