[SamAdams76]

I have a few cracks in dings in my iPhone too. You only notice them when the phone is off. While using it, the screen is clear and perfect and you don't even notice the imperfections.

I haven't used a screen protector in over a decade. Those make the screen look much worse. So I just use my phone "naked" as those screens are pretty durable. I do surround my phone with a rubber bumper so if I drop it (as I often do), it's no big deal.

I only replace it when the battery life fails to get me through an entire day without recharging. Two and a half years in, I'm still getting through the day with the one I have. Plug it in at night and I'm good for another day.

[nascarnation]

It’s not that difficult to change batteries either. Although those screws are REALLY small. Need a good magnifier. I’ve probably done a half dozen of them.

[EVO X]

Ditto. My phone battery is still in good shape after 3 1/2 years. The charging port is the issue. The phone value isn’t worth getting it fixed