@Danny, that is how it went for me for me for the longest time until recently, I got to say it has lasted me forever with the same phone.

I guess every thing has a end at some point  but can you not get them fixed in a phone repair store?

I have several times but only for the screen, all controls and stuff were fine until recently. 

I was going to get the iPhone 4S when I got mine, by that point the 4S was getting old and they offered them for free. But I didn't like the screen being so small so I upgraded for the Galaxy S3. It's been a good phone, but the battery needs to be replaced. I do remember them having the S3 Mini on prepaid at the time, because I asked if I could get a Galaxy S3 on prepaid and they said no way.

They are by far in my opinion one of the best phones on the market but they can and do have their issues  like  any other phone does really

I can't say I know what the best phone is. Mostly because I'd need to use them all to find out. I dont care for Apple simply because they seem to overprice stuff and have shittty software. But that's not to say Maybe their hardware ain't bad. But Iwill never bother with it. I'm happy with my Motorola E5 Supera. It has been through all sorts of shiz. Being ran over by my bicycle, being dropped off my bicycle at 25 mph,  falling out of my pocket numerous times. And even being absolutely filled to the brim with river water and still functioning like a champ.. I'm not kidding. Circuit board and everything was exposed to the water. I poured it out when I got home. But the whole time I was texting on it and taking distorted pictures because the water was slashing around in the camera compartment lmao. Reason being is because I went into the river without thinking. It ain't water proof. But it is waterproof in its own way. The battery lasts forever.. Being a 5000mAh. And the camera has assisted focusing. Oh also it has nothing more than a thin cheap rubber case for protection. And it still lives after all this abuse with not a scratch nor chip.

I was going to get the iPhone 4S when I got mine, by that point the 4S was getting old and they offered them for free. But I didn't like the screen being so small so I upgraded for the Galaxy S3. It's been a good phone, but the battery needs to be replaced. I do remember them having the S3 Mini on prepaid at the time, because I asked if I could get a Galaxy S3 on prepaid and they said no way.

The S3 mini is a good phone, we have two of them here, and they've outlasted my S4 mini which died yesterday 

Ria gets good results from her smart phone as can be seen by her gallery pictures.

I've just had to replace it, the blasted thing went belly up last week, although I think the best bet for better photographs would be to replace the photographer 

Stay with the Apple stuff. From an Apple guy, trust me. It costs more for a reason.

The only reason I can think of is that so many people just look for the name and just keep buying them regardless. I wouldn't have one if you paid me; they aren't as configurable as Android and they break as soon as you look at them. Everyone I know who has one has broken at least one screen, and they still keep going back for more 

They cost more because they're status pieces. Not much else. They used to be good from what I hear but now most people complain about breaking the (...) things constantly.

Look after your phone and you wont break it its simple really. Doesnt matter what phone you get weather it a samsung a huawei a apple or what ever the screens all break on them if you dont look after them. I have had iPhones for the last few years now and i love this 6S i have im going to be staying with this phone till it is aincient. Ive never broke this one i have yet

I have gotten my iPhone 8 and here is the first pic https://www.lighting-gallery.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=4719

I've had my 6s forever and yesterday it decided to finally die. The touch screen gave out, screen was cracked so much nothing was readable, then the backlight turned off for good.
The most shocking part is that the battery bulged and exploded, no wonder why I was having battery problems, that truly ended my phone.