Been using iPhone 13 mini naked from first day, screen is fine and touching is smooth.

I run naked. My 12 had only a small ding on the casing and minor scratching. My 14 pro max’s screen had significant scratches within days. Not sure if bad luck, but I have a screen protector on it now.

Took mine off after 2 months or so, couldn't be happier. Phone looks better and you get used to the case-less feeling. They're durable enough now that I don't have to worry about major damage, but I do take some precautions like not putting anything else in my pocket alongside my phone and being careful when placing it down.

Just make sure you have AppleCare.

I got AppleCare+ for my phone, it’s my first iPhone ever

Definitely worth it. One of those things that you’d rather have and not need than need and not have.

Exactly

And having AppleCare+ is cheaper than what my carrier wanted

I do, the theft one

I've run without a protector or case for about 10 years now. I have no problems.

I’m doing it right now, I love the look, and it feels great

I used to not run cases or screen protectors, and my last iPhone had like shit load of scratches on it from regular use , I don’t put it with anything in my pocket and always clean my pocket , also the oleophobic coating on the screen is completely gone and finger prints are horrible now they don’t get wiped away easily , I recommend going caseless but the screen protector no , if you replace your phone every year or two then fine go without it but if you are like me and upgrade when the phone isn’t doing what you want then I don’t recommend it as when the coating wears off it’s a horrible experience and smudges and fingerprints seem to be stuck on their for ever