I have no idea what peoples obsession over "smart" phones is all about. I have the Samsung GT-E1080i. Cost me £10.00 has one game to pass time, i can make calls and text people! It's the most indestructable phone i have ever come across, i've dropped, trod on, thrown, got it wet and much more and it's still going strong.
I've had a touch screen phone before and after having hands covered in adhesive and using the phone it lasted all of a month. But, if i was to pick any of the phones from your list it's samsung all the way for me. Anything electrical i buy samsung. Never had a problem with anything from them.