Fwiw, the newer iPhone Pros are in fact extremely durable.
I don’t like cases (they make the phone too bulky for my liking) but also frequently drop my phone on stone/ceramic tiles (not the perfect combo, I know) and after 3 years of having a 13 Pro it’s still in great shape.
Just a few scratches on the corners of the phone (which usually get the most of the hit).
In other words, I very much appreciate them improving durability.
I don’t like cases (they make the phone too bulky for my liking) but also frequently drop my phone on stone/ceramic tiles (not the perfect combo, I know) and after 3 years of having a 13 Pro it’s still in great shape.
Just a few scratches on the corners of the phone (which usually get the most of the hit).
In other words, I very much appreciate them improving durability.