4 Metal Backs
Apple says the glass back on the iPhone 8 and iPhone X lineup is the strongest ever in a smartphone. Apple made the switch to facilitate the addition of inductive wireless charging to its new smartphones. But, despite what Apple says, a glass back is still glass.
Compared to the aluminum unibody on the iPhone 7 lineup, the new iPhones with glass backs are going to be more prone to cracking or damage when dropped. On a less destructive note, glass is going to be more susceptible to fingerprints and smudges, too. If you’re deadset on wireless charging, there’s no way around it. But if not, it’s something to consider.