As someone who's been burned by cracked screens before, the Skyline's iFixit-friendly design sold me instantly. That neon pink back? Surprisingly chic—though it’s a fingerprint magnet. Slapped on a grippy case (trust me, you’ll need one) and suddenly this slippery glass slab feels secure.

The 144Hz pOLED screen is butter-smooth for binge-watching, but I caught the auto-brightness tweaking itself like an overeager intern. Turned off all adaptive settings, and now it behaves. No headphone jack stings, but USB-C earbuds + Qi2 wireless charging soften the blow.

That custom button? Game-changer. Mine launches Spotify mid-workout—no more fumbling. The 108MP camera nails detail (my cat’s whiskers look museum-worthy), though low-light shots get grainy. Detox Mode legit saved my sleep by bricking Twitter after 10PM.

Downsides? YouTube occasionally stutters like a buffering GIF, and Bluetooth gets fussy with Discord calls. Two OS updates feel stingy for a phone built to last. But when I dropped it last week? Ordered a replacement screen kit, followed iFixit’s guide, and had it fixed before my coffee went cold—worth every penny.