I'm a phone reviewer, and you don't want to miss these July 4th phone deals

We found the top July 4th deals on the newest Nothing Phone 3, the iPhone 16 series, select Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, and more.

Buying a new smartphone can be quite the journey, with hundreds of models, configurations, designs, and price points to shop from. Even as a phone reviewer whose SIM card has switched between an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and others for years now, I still chalk up an imaginary decision tree when making recommendations to family and friends -- that's how complicated it can get.

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So when it comes to vetting smartphone deals, I try to find offers that will save readers a significant amount of money on a handset that's been personally tested and recommended. Right now, there are plenty of phone offers available for July 4th weekend, and I've gathered five ...