All the way casing up and adding an additional layer of security glass. Why? Well, even if the phone itself can withstand a drop or two, scratches and daily use while still being functional, it will have dents and scratches without a case. I buy refurbished and I try to resell it a few years later in close to the same condition I got it.

I've long opted out of getting the latest and greatest on day one of the release. Resale value and generally keeping my tech in near-mint condition is just another way of keeping things reusable and avoiding landfill e-junk.

iPhone 15 you say? Going with my current pace I will own one some day in 2035 at the earliest!