New phone time.....what to get?!

[Niall]

I only had my Z1 for a week, looked after it... and it was still scratched on the back and sides. They're beautifully designed things, it seems a shame to put it in a case (plus the added bulk) but it seems that's the only way if you want to preserve the look.

I think all modern phones are like that. My HTC ended up covered in chips and scratches in a matter of weeks. The best looking phone I've had after 6 months is my iPhone and thats only because I've made a point of taking more care over it and even then it scratches and chips easily.