IPhone 5 Ear speaker no sound

The speaker up top (The one right under the camera) is no longer working.  Speakers on the bottom works fine, so I can talk using speakers.  If I plug in my headset, it also works.
What I have tried so far:
Reset iPhone, both ways (power button, and power + home button)
Reset iPhone as a new phone
Clean the speaker
Clean headphone jack
Checked the sound setting
Checked the toggle above the volume button
Plug and unplug headset numerous times
Running out of ideas, thanks in advance

HI JerGoe,
do u put anti scratch sticker at the back of the phone?
if you do, peel off the sticker that cover the microphone in the back. (part of the sticker that cover the rear camera, mic and flashlight).
if u don't, record video from Front Camera and check sound. if it does, then claim your warranty.
my best bet is that u have anti scratch sticker at the back. remove the small standalone sticker part that cover the mic behind. ( the mic is located beside the rear camera lense, the small dot.)

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