cd4a8b2a_acitive__Moving_the_goalposts___Resistive_touchscreen
[0] Robustness [Capacitive touchscreen] Glass is usually used as the outer layer. Although not invulnerable (and certainly prone to shattering on major impact), glass is more resistant to casual scratches and blemishes, especially when 'toughened' (e.g. 'Gorilla Glass')... [Resistive touchscreen] 
The very nature of resistive screens means that their top layer is soft, soft enough to press down and indent. This makes such a screen vulnerable to scratches and other minor damage. A resistive screen also gradually wears out and requires more frequent calibration. On the plus side, a resistive layer over a plastic screen does make for a device that's generally robust and unlikely to be damaged by a fall.
Resistive vs Capacitive: Moving the goalposts?
Resistive touchscreen