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Black Friday promotions started this year on November 12 with a “Black Friday Week” loaded with good deals, but it is today, Friday November 29, that the biggest discounts are revealed. Brands like Amazon, Fnac, and Cdiscount provide attractive discounts, thus offering the opportunity to find quality smartphones at reduced prices.
Whether you're looking for the latest iPhones, the recent Google Pixels, the powerful Samsung Galaxy or the economical Redmi from Xiaomi, the choice is vast. However, be careful: some offers seem attractive on the surface, but only a few are really worth the detour. Our Capital experts have scrutinized the market and offer you a rigorous selection of real discounts on the most popular smartphones, to guarantee substantial savings while investing in a quality model.
Black Friday smartphones: offers not to be missed
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra at €999 (-37%)
The S24 Ultra drops to €999 in its 512 GB version. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and its almost flawless photo score make it one of the best smartphones on the market. In addition, like its competitors, it integrates very practical AI functionalities. Although the price is still high, this is the opportunity to treat yourself to an excellent premium smartphone while saving almost €500.
iPhone 13 at €503.95 (-16%)
It's not the newest, but it's still valiant. The iPhone 13 remains a good option if you want an Apple smartphone without breaking the bank too much. The A15 Bionic chip still does the job well, the autonomy and the photo part are also up to standard.
Pixel 8 Pro at €599 (-20%)
Pixels are particularly discounted for this Black Friday, but this is nothing new. This time, it's the turn of the Pixel 8 Pro to see its price drop by €150 compared to its lowest recent price and €500 compared to its launch price. Even though the Pixel 9 has since been released, the 8th version of the Google smartphone remains a benchmark. Design, almost impeccable photo part, top performance and super OLED screen, the Pixel 8 Pro on sale is worth it.
iPhone 15 128 GB at €709.99 (-18% via loyalty card)
Carrefour is doing it again with its attractive promotions on iPhones, as during the previous edition of Black Friday. It's always the same mechanism: the discounted amount is credited to your loyalty card. You can then spend it however you want at Carrefour, to stock up on groceries for example. Otherwise, the iPhone 15 remains a safe bet, even after the release of the iPhone 16. If you want an almost state-of-the-art iPhone, without paying the price of the last generation, take advantage of this offer.
Other iPhones on sale at Carrefour
Stocks can vary quickly, but here are the iPhones that remain on Carrefour promotion at the time of writing.
iPhone 14 128 GB at 579,90 € (-32%)
Sometimes the best soups are made in old pots. As it happens, the iPhone 14 is not that old and it still does the job very well. Powerful, efficient and still up to date in photos, this model with Apple A15 Bionic chip is the opportunity to acquire a recent iPhone much cheaper than the last generation. If you don't absolutely want the latest trend, this model will do the job perfectly. The smartphone is priced at €619.99 from this well-rated third-party seller Rakuten (4.7/5). Don't forget to apply the promo code BLACK40 to save €40 on its price and bring it down to €579.99.
Pixel 9 to 799 € (-20%)
Clearly, Amazon is increasing promotions on the latest Google Pixel to launch the biggest shopping event of the year. It's the Pixel 9's turn to benefit from a €200 reduction for Black Friday. Thanks to its improved battery life, its beautiful screen and its many practical AI features, the Pixel 9 does better than previous versions. It's a versatile smartphone with no real weak points that won't disappoint you, especially at this price. Good point also for the power and overall fluidity with the Tensor G4 chip and the photo part always at the top.
Xiaomi 14 512 GB 5G at €599 (-40%)
The Xiaomi 14 in its 512 GB version is at a knockdown price. It is equipped with the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor + 12 GB of RAM, a large 6.73-inch AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate and a quadruple photo module. The photo part, co-developed with Leica, is one of its strong points, like its good autonomy. In addition, it is compatible with 120 W fast charging. Only the absence of a jack is a little disappointing. Still, this reduction is worth it if you want a premium smartphone without paying the full price.
Why trust us?
Made up of experts in tech, household appliances and other fields, our team of consumer journalists follows market fluctuations throughout the year. From smartphones to cosmetics, including washing machines and kitchen appliances, it compares, handles and tests most of the new products put on the market. This is completely independent and without favoring products from one manufacturer or another. Thus, the selected offers reflect both the know-how, objectivity and experience of a committed editorial team to help you choose wisely.
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How do we select our offers?
The tidal wave of promotions triggered by Black Friday can be intimidating, which is why our product selections attempt to sort through the thousands of offers posted online by different retailers. The promotions that we put forward are first chosen based on the intrinsic quality of the products, judged during our tests and handling.
Then, we analyze the price offered by the merchant in order to judge the quality of the reduction made. We compare the offer to those of competitors and use specific tools to observe the history of price changes for the product in order to determine whether the promotion is truly interesting or not.
Distributors are also sorted based on their reliability or customer reviews if they are sellers operating on marketplaces. So, we only offer you good products, at really attractive prices and from reliable merchants.
When it comes to our research methods, we rely on different sources. Ahead of the event, we observe the studies published on the most discounted product categories during Black Friday. A few days before the start, we receive confidential listings from the main distributors containing the promotions they intend to run. By dissecting the thousands of Excel lines of these listings, we can find the best offers and offer you the most interesting products at the most attractive prices.
When the event is launched, we scour the e-commerce sites to find new gems. Firstly because the listings are not always complete, then because some distributors do not send us listings. We do this throughout the Black Friday period. In fact, we update our selections regularly by removing out-of-stock offers and adding new promotions that merit it.
Which merchants participate in Black Friday?
If Black Friday is basically an American tradition, all French e-retailers have gotten involved too. The best offers are therefore generally scattered all over the web, as the number of resellers who participate is high.
Among them, we find the indestructible Amazon platform which, although it does not always offer the most aggressive prices, has such a catalog of references that it becomes unmissable. Opposite, we find the French giants such as Fnac and Darty, particularly aggressive in general, Boulanger, Auchan, Carrefour and many others. Pure players such as Cdiscount or Rue du Commerce can also offer interesting offers. But we also observe specialized brands like LDLC, Cobra for image and sound, Materiel.net for IT and Sephora for cosmetics.
Here are the links to the Black Friday areas of the main e-retailers:
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