/PRZWT/ On January 27, 2026, Samsung Electronics, a global partner of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, officially launched the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Special Edition [1]. This special edition model was specifically designed for the athletes participating in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics, and will be presented to nearly 3,800 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from over 90 countries and regions. From the wonderful life in the Olympic Village to the victorious moments on the podium, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Special Edition will accompany the athletes throughout the event.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Special Edition will be integrated into the official awarding ceremony of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. During the event, it will record the athletes' highlights through "victory selfies". "Victory selfies" will also make an appearance in the Olympic team events, allowing each participant to record their own team glory from the first-person perspective. Additionally, athletes from some national and regional Olympic committees [2] will join the "Victory Portrait" project, using human portrait works to showcase the athletes' spiritual demeanor and unique personalities. This project will be completed through shooting with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Stephanie Choi, Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Mobile Experience (MX) Business and Global Head of Mobile Marketing, said, "Athletes are the core symbols of the Olympic and Paralympic spirit. For nearly three decades, Samsung, as the global partner of the Olympics, has always been committed to providing support to athletes through meaningful mobile technological innovations. Since the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, we have been supporting athletes with Olympic special edition devices and are honored to continue this commitment at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. With the Olympic special edition, athletes will be able to stay connected with their fans and families at all times and record every memorable moment."
Olympic special edition design, paying tribute to the spirit of the Winter Olympics
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is a portable companion that combines portability with intelligent experience. It integrates Galaxy AI and a large-screen intelligent secondary display, providing a smooth and convenient mobile AI experience. With an intuitive and efficient one-handed operation method, the Galaxy Z Flip7 will offer stable and practical daily support to athletes during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Its main functions include:
● Rear dual-camera system: Equipped with a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens [3] and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, it delivers clear and bright image quality, providing a flagship-level photography experience.
● Real-time Briefing [4]: Integrates reminder function, event schedule and health data summary, allowing for personalized grasp of daily news. In the Olympic special edition model, this feature also supports accessing the health data of specific applications, enabling access to important resources related to the events.
● Photo Assistant [5]: Supports moving, removing or zooming in on objects, adjusting the composition angle, and using AI intelligent technology to fill the background of the picture, providing a high-quality, studio-level retouching effect.
Simultaneous interpretation function [6]: Real-time translation can be achieved without the need for a network connection, eliminating language barriers and enabling seamless communication even in mountainous areas.
Based on the aforementioned functions, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Special Edition also incorporates an exclusive design language to commemorate the significant moments when athletes participated in this Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics; it also comes with a number of practical services, further enhancing the overall experience of athletes during their stay in the Olympic Village and during the events.
The glass on the back of the device is designed with a distinctive blue coating, which not only represents Samsung's consistent brand image but also echoes the Italian blue tone culture. It aligns with the unique style of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The custom gold metal frame symbolizes the athletes' unwavering pursuit of excellence, the glory of standing on the podium, and Samsung's aspiration for the ultimate quality. At the same time, the Olympic special edition comes with a transparent magnetic protective case. The blue circular magnetic ring is surrounded by a golden laurel leaf pattern, using the victory laurel as the design motif, symbolizing victory and achievement.
In addition, each device is pre-installed with a theme wallpaper specially designed for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The flowing colorful curves in the wallpaper symbolize winter sports events, and their inspiration comes from the lines left by the skates on the ice surface when they make contact with it. These design elements not only convey the Olympic spirit but also symbolize the athletes' love for the event.
With the "Dual Camera Recording" feature, athletes can simultaneously use the front and rear cameras to record what they see and their own condition in the same frame, creating more compelling interaction moments with fans, family members, and teammates. The special edition of the Olympic model supports a more convenient interaction method. Athletes only need to swipe the shooting mode in the camera application to easily switch to the "Dual Camera Recording" mode. At the same time, in the "Split View" mode, athletes can also zoom in on the rear camera image [7], bringing the details of the competition closer, thus unlocking more creative shooting angles and being able to preview the shooting image in real time on the large-screen intelligent external display.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Special Edition also comes pre-installed with a curated set of event-specific applications and services, aiming to optimize the daily event experience for the athletes at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics:
To facilitate communication among athletes during the event, the Galaxy Athlete Card offers a digital social experience, enabling the exchange of personal information, the collection of business cards, and participation in interactive activities. This helps to establish closer community ties between different delegations and enhances the sense of belonging among athletes.
The athletes will also receive a 5G eSIM free network connection service with a total data volume of 100GB. They can use multiple digital passes and services through Samsung Wallet. These features were jointly developed by Samsung in collaboration with global and local event partners, aiming to support the athletes' daily needs during the current Winter Olympics, such as a free Coca-Cola beverage exchange service that can be used at the automatic vending machines in the Olympic Village.
The Athlete365 app offers support for athletic performance and mental health, and also releases key event information. This app will be integrated into Galaxy AI's real-time briefing function, making the latest Olympic news readily accessible.
In addition, the official application of the Olympic Games™, the IOC Hotline, and PinQuest, among other applications, will further enhance the daily convenience for athletes in the Olympic Village, enabling them to fully focus on their competitions.
The pre-installed health application can be linked with the fitness equipment in the Olympic Village, helping athletes track their training progress and obtain personalized insights and suggestions on training data.
Jointly capture the moment of victory
The "Victory Selfie" session was introduced at the 2024 Paris Olympics and was supported by the Olympic special edition models. Athletes could record the moment of victory from the first-person perspective on the podium and share it instantly, allowing more people to witness this moment together.
During the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, "Victory Selfie" will make its debut at the Winter Olympics and be presented in an upgraded form. This feature will expand from individual and pair events to team celebration scenarios, reflecting the collaborative spirit inherent in winter sports. Athletes will not only be able to record the victorious moments together with their teammates, but also share them immediately with their loved ones and global fans, allowing them to jointly experience this life-changing moment.
Victory Portrait: Multi-dimensional Stabilization of Event Starlight
The Olympic journey of an athlete extends beyond the competitive performances on the field, encompassing the intense anticipation during the pre-game preparations, as well as the rich emotions surrounding the event. To present this journey more comprehensively and document every important aspect of the Olympic events, Samsung will launch the "Victory Portrait" project. This is a brand-new athlete story-telling initiative. Samsung will collaborate with the Olympic Committees of nine countries and regions, using custom portrait photos taken with the Galaxy S25 Ultra to vividly showcase the individuality and spirit of each selected athlete.
"The Triumph Portrait" aims to introduce a new perspective to the narrative of the Winter Olympics by focusing on the exciting moments beyond the podium. It also intends to leave athletes with exclusive memorabilia that can reflect their personal journey and unique personality. The first phase of this project will cover approximately 490 athletes from France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Innovation for sustainability, connecting to the future
Samsung will continue to leverage its mobile innovation technologies to bring global audiences closer to every moment of the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games, further enhancing the interaction between the events and the audience. Through its various devices and diverse experience designs based on the needs of athletes, Samsung is creating new sharing methods for athletes, from pre-race preparations to the moment of receiving the medal, enabling them to fully present their Olympic journey and allowing the audience to experience those moments and figures that define the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games more closely.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Special Edition will be distributed and released successively at the Samsung Open Station service stations located in the Olympic villages of six event cities starting from January 30th. The service stations will also provide professional customer service on-site to assist athletes in activating the devices, migrating data, and offering daily technical support.
