Should I get an iPod touch 4g or an iPod touch 5g?

Last August, the power button of my IPod touch 4g got jammed. I went to the apple store and they gave me an entirely new ipod 4g. Last week however, my ipod 4g's battery suddenly could not hold a charge AT ALL(As soon as I unplug it, it dies). I then went to the apple store and they told me that I would have to pay $99 for another new ipod. I said I would wait a few day to see if it would get bette. Now, even when it is plugged in, it "runs out of power" after a several minutes and takes another 1 or 2 to restart, I have restored it and it has done no use. And also, the other day, I was doing FaceTime with a friend (while being plugged in and dying every 7 minutes or so) and I realized that the case was too tight. At first I paid no mind to it, but later I saw that the screen was starting to come up from the metal back! So do you think I should pay the $99 for another IPod touch 4g, or pay $270 (On sale) for an iPod touch 5g. I really want Siri and a lot of other stuff on the 5g, but the thing holding me away from the 5g is the lack of a ambiant light sensor.

It is up to you. If ony the battery is bad, Apple will exchange yur iPod for a refurbished one for $79.
A third-party place like the following will replace the batter for less. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Replace the battery yourself if you are up to it. You can purchase a replacement battery for about $10
iPod Touch Repair – iFixit

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