IMO, Apple has gone too far with it's thinness and lightness obsession and it shows in the iPhone 5. I've see more than a few videos where people are trying to straighten a bend out of the 5 and even when they do, the screen fit is never the same. The phone is so dang thin, the screen is just barely hanging on. The added tallness factors in against the thinness as well and makes the phone very prone to bending now. I wouldn't dream of working out in the yard with an iPhone 5 in my pocket, but it's never a concern with the 4/4S.
Heck, I've bumped enough desks with my phone in my pocket and I'm very concerned the 5 wouldn't survive without a bend or popped screen.
And after playing with one at ATT, (to me) it's just too light. It feels fragile, even if it looks like a 'jewel'.
That's all find and dandy, and if you have no problems with these (and the poor finish) issues, more power to you.
You spend too much time watching 'more than a few videos' on damaged iPhones...where do you find the time???
Seriously! Why form your opinion on what you've 'seen' on youtube? It looks as though you own a couple of iPhones. You should know by now the BS thrown about online in reference to the 4/4s....do you think the iPhone 5 is unique it it's online criticisms?
I've owned every iPhone model. The 5 is not fragile...but indeed, it's light. The phone doesn't bend, ding, scratch...nor does the screen 'just hang on'...assuming you take decent care of it. I'm not talking about babying it, or even 'covering' it with a screen protector/case. I utilize mine 'naked' everywhere! It's a very tough piece of engineering for it's design. It's resilient to my 7 year old son's boogers...it's fast as hell, it's screen is gorgeous, LTE is incredibly quick, the design is perfect for one handed operation...and it's
easily the best iPhone made to date---by a MILE! I'm sorry you find it logical to base your opinions on youtube videos and online whiners.
...Kinda reminds me of the commercial, is it Geico? I'm waiting to meet my new online boyfriend...he's a French Model! LoL.
Get out more...leave the keyboard, experience life--make/form your own opinions...and to the OP, I completely agree with Steve121178
"Stop dropping your phone from a height on to hard surfaces." That usually assures you don't break your electronic device, regardless of 'who' makes it!
J