I had a Samsung S4 mini and it lasted through 3 battery changes. Never had any issues with it caching except that it got slow. I bought an LG G7 a month ago and have had no issues with it so far. It is bigger but I can still hold it in one hand. Most of the newer phones are made of glass and that concerns me. I wouldn't use this phone without a protective case. Unfortunately, there are not many very durable cases on the market for it.