If I have the iPhone 4, should I get the iPhone 5?

I got my iPhone 4 about a year or two ago and I wanna know if I should get the iPhone 5 or wait for the next legendary apple product to arrive because i've gotten mixed reviews. Some people say i should get it now and some people say i should wait. I understand that I can get alot of the new software when I download the new iOS 6, but when i think about it, most of the updates are for the 4S, not the four. So is it worth the upgrade or should I wait? Please help me and please dont be mean thank you

As was said already, ultimately your decision, but here are some things to consider.
First, I think the antenna issue is exaggerated, but I would recommend a case. This will minimized the issue and, frankly, I think it is risky not to use a case. The glass on both sides make them slicker than others. Also can help in case you do drop it, but it is still going to come down to how it hits and how hard.
Second, the proximity sensor has been a big problem for a bunch of people - screen comes on even when against your ear and then your cheek activates buttons!
4.1 seemed to help most, though some said it got worse. 4.2.1 has solved at least one problem with it, based on my testing and others have said it solved the issue. Still, I've seen about 5 posts from people who say the problem remains - but compared to the past, that is really low.
Finally, some people have said phones manufactured starting with week 46 are better. Don't know if that is true (we heard similar things at least twice before only to have it turn out not to be so). However, I did get to actually check a week 46 phone today, running a standard test I do. It was the first phone I've tested that passed the test! Could be a fluke, but I'm hoping to find more to check.
To see what the week of manufacture is, check the serial number. First two numbers are the factory number. Third number is the last digit of the year (zero for now). The 4th and 5th number are the week of manufacture.
While I can't guarantee week 46 has solved the problem, I'd probably still, if I was buying now, insist upon having something at least that new.

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