In a world where most luxury tech is defined by price, Samsung is taking a different approach — access. The newly unveiled Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition will never appear in stores, nor can it be pre-ordered. Instead, it will be placed directly into the hands of those competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
As a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, Samsung will distribute the device to nearly 3,800 Olympians and Paralympians from around 90 countries, making it one of the most exclusive smartphones ever produced. For everyone else, it will remain firmly out of reach.
Designed for Life Inside the Olympic Village
The Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition is not a rebranded handset, but a purpose-built companion for Games-time life. Compact and foldable, it is engineered for constant movement — from early-morning training sessions to late-night celebrations. Galaxy AI powers an edge-to-edge FlexWindow, enabling fluid one-handed use, while the dual rear camera system — featuring a 50MP wide and 12MP ultra-wide lens — ensures athletes can capture moments with flagship clarity.
Features such as Now Brief deliver personalised daily updates including schedules and wellness insights, while an on-device Interpreter offers real-time translation without a network connection — a practical necessity in the multilingual, mountainous setting of the Winter Games.
A Phone That Looks Like a Medal Moment
Visually, the device signals its status immediately. Finished in a signature blue glass inspired by the Milano Cortina 2026 identity and Italian azure, the handset is framed in gold metal — a subtle but unmistakable reference to podium ambition.
A clear magnetic case, detailed with blue and gold laurel motifs, reinforces the symbolism of victory, while exclusive Olympic Winter Games wallpapers echo the kinetic patterns left by blades on ice. This is technology designed to feel ceremonial — a memento as much as a tool.
Capturing Victory From the Podium
The Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition will also play a role in official medal ceremonies through the return of the Victory Selfie. First introduced at Paris 2024, the initiative makes its Winter Olympics debut in Milano Cortina — and expands for the first time to include team sports.
Athletes can capture and instantly share their moments of triumph directly from the podium, using Dual Recording to film both the celebration and their reaction simultaneously. The result is a more intimate, human record of success — framed by the athlete, not the broadcast camera.
Telling the Athlete’s Story
Recognising that Olympic success extends far beyond a single moment, Samsung is also introducing Victory Profile, a new storytelling initiative developed with nine National Olympic Committees. Shot on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the portrait series highlights athletes’ personalities, passions and preparation, beginning with around 490 competitors from countries including the UK, Italy, France and the United States.
Pre-loaded with essential apps, digital credentials and a 100GB 5G eSIM, the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition is designed to streamline daily life across six Olympic Villages from 30 January. Samsung Open Stations will offer on-site support, ensuring athletes remain connected throughout the Games.
For everyone else, the message is clear: this is not a phone you can buy, customise or queue for. It is a device earned through years of preparation, discipline and performance — making it one of the most exclusive pieces of consumer technology Samsung has ever created.
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