You’re sitting in a coffee shop, and you glance around. Half the people have cracked iPhone screens. The other half have Androids… with cases that look like tank armor.

So what gives?
Are iPhones just more fragile — or is there something else going on?

We fix a lot of iPhones at Barrie Screen Repair, and the trend is impossible to ignore:
iPhones break more.
But the reason? Might be psychological.

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Statistically Speaking: Yes, iPhones Break More Often

Let’s start with the hard truth.

According to mobile device insurance data and global repair stats:

• iPhone screens account for over 60% of all screen repairs worldwide
• The most commonly repaired phone? iPhone 11
• iPhone users are twice as likely to repair instead of replace compared to Android users

Why?
Partly because iPhones are everywhere. But partly because of how people use them.

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iPhones Are the “Pet Dogs” of Tech

Stay with us.

You carry it everywhere.
You take it out constantly.
You dress it in a cute case.
You even talk to it (hey Siri).

iPhones aren’t just phones — they’re extensions of our identity. People love their iPhones. Which is exactly why they break them.

You’re More Likely to Break What You’re Always Using

• iPhones come out in risky situations (in bed, while walking, in bathrooms)
• They’re handled more for photos, voice messages, and FaceTime
• iPhone users are more likely to skip bulky protective cases

Result?
More drops. More cracks. More repairs.

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But… Are They Actually More Fragile?

Not necessarily.

Newer iPhones use Ceramic Shield — which is incredibly strong in drop tests. But:

• The sleek edge-to-edge design leaves more glass exposed
• Thinner profiles = less buffer in a fall
• No corner bumpers or protective flaps by default
• Many users go caseless (for aesthetic reasons)

In other words: they’re strong, but also vulnerable by design.

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Our Take (After Fixing Thousands of Them)

At Barrie Screen Repair, we’ve seen the patterns:

• iPhone users bring in cracked screens more often
• Android users bring in charging issues and slow phones
• iPhone owners fix quickly — often same week
• Android owners hold off — sometimes until it’s not worth fixing

It’s not because iPhones are worse.
It’s because their owners care more — and that’s not a dig. It’s why Apple users make great repair clients.

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Want to Fix Yours Before It Gets Worse?

If your iPhone screen is cracked (but still usable), you’re living on borrowed time.

Cracks:

• Spread
• Let in moisture
• Lower resale value
• Can kill Face ID and touch response over time

Get it fixed right the first time
We use high-quality screens, give you real options (LCD vs OLED), and offer same-day service in most cases.

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Related Posts:

• How Long Do iPhone Screens Really Last? Experts Weigh In
• iPhone Not Turning On? Here’s the Real Fix (Not What You Think)

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TL;DR

• iPhones break more often because they’re used more often
• We’re emotionally attached to them — and it shows
• They’re built beautifully, but that beauty comes at a price
• We fix them fast, affordably, and with full honesty

Need yours repaired today? Get a quote
Loved devices deserve working screens.