> The iPhone 4 through 5s felt like luxury devices. The glass back panel on my 4s was totally* impractical. I was afraid to set the phone down on any rough sur

> The iPhone 4 through 5s felt like luxury devices. The glass back panel on my 4s was totally* impractical. I was afraid to set the phone down on any rough surface, afraid the glass would crack, smudges were now something to avoid on two surfaces instead of just one. And I liked it and I miss it. * Well, okay: one practical advantage of the glass back is how secure it felt in my hand. Fingertips don't slip on glass like they do on a matte metal surface. IMO, the 4 and 4S are still the nicest designs in the iPhone lineup.