November 2025 was a big month for the tech world. What used to be a single Black Friday event has turned into weeks of discounts, product launches, and major strategic moves by global tech companies.
For many Nigerians, it meant a chance to buy high-end gadgets at more affordable prices. Globally, the month brought fresh changes in device design and more use of artificial intelligence.
But November is not just about shopping anymore. It has become a period when e-commerce platforms step out for market share, smartphone makers unveil their latest devices, and buyers benefit from the competition.
Biggest Tech Deals of November
November is now called “Black Friday season” as e-commerce platforms stretch their promotions across the month. Some even refer to it as “Black November.”
Competition Among Nigerian E-Commerce Platforms
Nigeria’s e-commerce space was highly competitive this year. Jumia opened the season with its Do Pass Yourself campaign (October 31–December 1).
Konga responded with its Yakata Sale throughout November, and Jiji joined in with its Deals Na Water campaign, offering discounts of up to 85% across several categories.
These platforms were clearly invested in month-long sales, not just the holiday weekend.
Shoppers found HP laptops discounted by as much as 70%, especially top-tier notebooks and EliteBooks, strong value for professionals needing reliable machines.
Jumia also listed EcoFlow Solar Power Stations at half price and bundled freebies with Redmi phones. Oraimo rolled out a Buy-1-Get-1-Free offer for selected headphones and smartwatches.
There were extra incentives too: free delivery in Lagos, Abuja and Ibadan on selected items, an additional 30% off for Mastercard users, and voucher codes that trimmed roughly ₦2,000 off orders above ₦20,000.
Global Shopping Trends
The trend wasn’t limited to Nigeria. Amazon pushed the 2025 MacBook Air to a record low of $749, while HP Chromebooks saw price cuts of around $91. Gamers enjoyed some of the biggest savings, with laptops sporting RTX 4060 GPUs and Ryzen 5 processors selling below $700, solid value for smooth 1080p gaming.
Unlike previous years, most discounts were genuine, not inflated prices artificially slashed for effect. Samsung, Tecno, Infinix and Xiaomi all featured prominently, offering strong options across budget, mid-range, and premium categories.
Major Tech Releases and Announcements
Beyond the sales, November brought releases and announcements that will impact tech trends going into 2026.
Smarter Smartphones
Several key smartphone launches took place, including the OnePlus 15, Oppo Find X9 Pro, and Realme GT 8 Pro. All three use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which brings a 20% CPU speed boost and roughly 35% better battery efficiency than earlier models, highly recommended for performance and daily use.
Battery life also improved sharply.
- Oppo Find X9 Pro packs a 7,500mAh battery capable of lasting several days.
- OnePlus 15 carries a 7,300mAh battery that comfortably lasts two days and can fully charge in about 25 minutes.
Camera systems saw upgrades too. Many new flagships now offer triple 50MP lenses with 5x optical zoom, making it easier to capture professional-quality photos without carrying dedicated gear.
Computing and AI Integration
In computing, both hardware and software developments stood out. Apple launched the iPhone 17, with improved AI-powered cameras, a faster A18 chip, and better battery performance. Microsoft rolled out an early developer version of Windows 12, revealing the next phase of its operating system.
Meta launched the Quest 5 mixed-reality headset, featuring an ultra-sharp display, improved gesture tracking, and upgraded audio. It’s designed for gaming and productivity, showing that industry investment in extended reality is still strong despite earlier doubts.
There were strategic moves too. Microsoft confirmed that Microsoft 365 Copilot for Business would launch on December 1, 2025, for small companies with fewer than 300 staff, priced at about $21, a more accessible rate aimed at encouraging wider adoption of AI productivity tools.
Samsung also revealed ongoing work on tri-fold smartphones and deeper integration of its Galaxy AI ecosystem, while slowing production of some current foldables to balance innovation with demand.
Conclusion
November 2025 stands out both for heavy discounts and for commendable progress across many areas of consumer technology. The biggest takeaway is that buyers now have more power, thanks to more choices, better competition, stronger supply chains, and real improvements in product quality.
Whether you bought something during the sales or simply kept an eye on the trends, November showed us that timing, platform choice, and value assessment matter more than ever.
