Why is the iphone 5 so cheap to pre order?

i just wanna know why its so cheap?

A simple search would have revealed that you are not comparing the same thing.
The US prices quoted are for a device subsidized with a 2yr contract from a carrier.
The price in China that you've quoted is most likely for outright purchase of the device without a carrier subsidy.
Apple has yet to announce non-subsidized pricing for the US.

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    karlitofingers wrote:
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