I use a case. On my previous two phones, I used a screen protector, but nothing happened. So I didn’t use one for this. And unfortunately it has a crack on the side now.

Pixel 5 with no case, matte screen protector mainly for low friction even on damp fingers, no protection plan (saves money), pristine condition (I don’t drop my phone). The only damage it ever gets is poor battery life so I usually get it swapped after a few years. This one I’ve only had for a year so far but I had the Pixel 2 for 5 years before that and it went through a couple battery replacements. It was still in pristine condition when I had to switch to the 5 because even a fresh install of lineage was giving me “system ui stopped responding” and other buggy junk constantly :(

Basic silicone case, no screen protector, no damage. Have dropped it enough times over the 9 months I’ve owned it that I’m rather impressed by the complete lack of damage.

I paid $200 for an iPhone SE about 5 years ago, then put the phatest case I could find and a tempered glass screen protector on it. It’s practically in mint condition besides 3 battery replacements, and I can use it one handed!

I stopped using a case a few years ago since they always felt too bulky.

I just started going without a screen protector a few weeks ago too since I hardly drop my phone and when I have, a screen protector wouldn’t have saved me from the small damage it inflicted.

Aside from a little paint scratched off from a corner (phone flew out of my pocket when I jumped while wearing some baggy shorts a few months ago), it’s been going great. 👍

No protection plan or extended warranty or anything of that sort.

I worked for the mobile industry for 6 years. This is how I roll. Strong, thick case for my phone. Doesn’t need to be name brand but a decent quality. If the cases claim they are waterproof put a paper towel inside the case and spray it with water. Make sure the towel stays dry. If you really want to be sure, put it in a sink full of water overnight with a cup on it to hold it to the bottom.

I’ve found glass screen protectors to be useless as long as you don’t have a bunch of crap in your pocket with your phone. I also don’t have any insurance on my device. Most modern glass is very scratch resistant even if you’re a bit harder on your devices than average users.

Most phone you buy new are vastly overpriced. So unless it has a feature you can’t live without. I always buy 2nd hand phones that are about two years older than the current year. Fair price, most bugs are worked out at that point and most issues have been discussed about that device on various forums. Also it may be jailbroken already if that’s something you’re into.

I have a Fairphone 3+ with tempered glass and a rubber case. I have a popsocket on the rubbercase which helps prevent any potential drops. No cracks or scratches. In fact, bar a bit of dust it looks almost like the day I got it over 2 years ago.

I highly recommend investing in prolonging your current phone and getting some form of case.

I typically don’t use a case or a screen protector. I don’t like the bulk a case adds, and no one will ever convince me that screen protectors aren’t the biggest placebo-born racket of the digital age. And until very recently I had never gotten the extended warranty or protection plan on a device in my life.

I don’t drop my phone. I never put it in a pocket with anything else. If it’s not in my hand or my pocket, it’s face up in the very center of an end table — never the coffee table, because it might get kicked there when someone puts their feet up. If I leave the room, so does my phone.

I had gone fourteen years without a single incident. I replace my phone when I feel like I’m ready, never because I have to.

Until last month, when my Pixel 6 Pro fell out of my pocket when I knelt down to tie my shoe. I was wearing sweat pants (for the first and now probably last time in my adult life, for the record), and it just… slid out. Couldn’t have fallen more than six to eight inches. But it landed on the corner, on a cement sidewalk, and the back just shattered. The screen itself was still pristine (because again, screen protectors are literally pointless), but over the following days I noticed the touchscreen was less responsive due to internal damage from the drop. I was devastated.

I now have the Pixel 7 Pro. It’s in a bog standard $35 clear plastic case and I bought the $9/month protection plan this time… but we’ll see how long either of them last.

I’ve always used a case and screen protector, but I try to shell out for nicer cases. I’ve seen that the cheaper ones do nothing to protect the phone.

Case and (glass) screen protector. The phone itself is in perfect condition. The screen protector has scratches. No protection plan or anything like that…

I’ve been case free on all my devices since the iPhone SE 1st gen. Tons of scratches and dings. But I prefer the way it feels in my hand and pocket, and it just works. If the scratches are too much, I get a replacement screen or device… which isn’t often

I have never used a screen protector on a phone. Also never spent more than 400euros on a phone. Currently use a OP Nord 2 with a case. I think it’s the official sandstone case. I bought the phone in Oct 2021 and it has some micro scratches on the screen. No other issues.

I use a screen protector and case. I tend to drop and scratch phones so it’s for the best. No protection plan though. I should replace the screen protector as it started peeling on one corner a few months back.

cheap case (no front cover), stock (came pre-applied) screen protector thats scratched to hell from my nails swiping across it. thats it, no cracks or other damages except miniscule (like 0.5mm) chips in three of the corners from dropping it constantly.