IPhone 5 sound in earpiece during phone calls

Sound without earphones;
I'm in the UK on O2.  I find that the sound quality in the iPhone 5 when using the phone is unexpectedly much better than in my 4s.  It's as good as a good landline - am I imagining this?
So much so that I wonder whether my 10 month old 4s is faulty.
It is of particular interest because I have a friend who has severe hearing problems and uses a 4s in preference to a landline phone.  If the 5 is really better I'd recommend her to get one.
Sound with earphones;
Haven't used the earphones myself  but my granddaughter who is, uniquely I expect, a Siri aficionado says they're really good for music.
Comments appreciated.

Same Sim card?

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