I have had the direct opposite experience with Apple. My iPhones have taken a beating and handled it.Weird....I currently have an S21 and before that had a S7 and have launched them many many many times from my lap sitting into the truck onto the concrete, out of my hand onto rocks hunting, and my daughter has dropped it a time or two to say the least....zero issues (of course bought a good case and screen protector for it.
I also have an I phone 12 and previously a 7 for work (office work and travel)...broke both of them in airports just knocking them off the seat while sitting in the terminal or counter at check in. had otter cases and a screen protectors on them.