The iPhone X is actually more durable than the iPhone 8
After all, the common perception is that the prettier the device, the more fragile it is.
Indeed, the iPhone X is a gorgeous device clad in glass. But the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are also clad in glass. With that logic, the iPhone X's durability should be pretty similar to the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, right?
Actually, it looks like the iPhone X is more durable than the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, at least according to these drop-test videos by EverythingApplePro, PhoneBuff, and JerryRigEverything.
Check it out: