I don't get it when folks knock Microsoft build quality in comparison to Apple. My Lumia 950 has been rock solid without any quality issues. I haven't needed a case either for any of my Nokia/MS phones ever. Sure I would like some metal, but that's not a deal breaker. On the flip side, my wife and all my iPhone friends have to keep their iPhones in cases to protect them from the slightest dings and almost all of them have needed a screen replacement. Luxury aesthetics do not equal build quality. Pick whatever phone you want, but make no mistake, this is some nice hardware. Subtle but really nice.