hmm you would think it would be easier to drop.. actually ive had an iphone since the 5s and this is the first iphone im using without a case.. since applecare is much better now, why not right? i find myself being way more careful, i rarely drop my phone, and it barely slides off my hands.. i think i was more careless with my phones when i was using a case.. but now that im using it naked, i am way more careful and drop it way less!