Just got the 12.9 IPad Pro...

Wow that’s crazy. I’ve been using these cases for quite some time now, and my devices have survived all kinds of drops:

https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/
Of course, nothing helps if you drop it just right, but I’ve had a few phones and my iPad drop face first and survive.

My kids have broken so many iPhone screens, it drives me nuts. It seems the biggest culprit is when the phone lands directly on the corner. If it's somewhat flat face up or down, it's fine, but when it falls corner first, it will crack every time on a hard surface.

I've had Samsung Android phones for years and never had one crack. But then, I usually have an Otterbox or similar case. I guess I've been lucky. Idk.