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Since I got the iPhone 5 I have noticed that I do frequently butt dial. Today I was working on my wife's phone and when I put my finger on the proximity sensor the screen goes dark and I cannot accidentally touch the screen and activate an app. On my device however I put my finger up there and I can start apps, dial a number, play games as if I didn't cover the sensor. I had the problem with iOS 6 and after the update with iOS 6.0.1

I'm wondering now, is this common or just my luck that the proximity sensor is damaged?