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by Zigurd 3841 days ago
Apart from a couple models of Android phones, one from Moto, one from LG IIRC, that claim to be especially rugged, all phones from top quality OEMs will be about the same. They use the same glass, touch sensors, and displays. iPhones have an advantage in the US because there are a limited number of models and they have a large market share, so repair services are widely available.

Apple almost went to sapphire crystal for screens. But it was unclear how much that would help, compared with the cost and complication of making that much sapphire.