01/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/26/2026 17:11
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, today unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition,1 exclusively designed for all athletes competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Provided to almost 3,800 Olympians and Paralympians from 90 countries, the special edition device will accompany athletes throughout their Games-time experience - supporting life in the Olympic Village while enabling them to capture and share meaningful moments from competition to celebration.
The Olympic Edition will be incorporated into official podium moments with the Victory Selfie, which is making its Winter Olympics debut at Milano Cortina 2026. For the first time, it will expand to team sport competitions at Olympic Games so that all participating athletes can document their moment of victory through their own lens. In addition, athletes2 from select National Olympic Committees will be able to share their personal passions and spirit through the Victory Profile, a new photo series captured with the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
"Athletes are the heart of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and for nearly 30 years Samsung has supported them as a Worldwide partner through meaningful mobile innovation," said Stephanie Choi, EVP and Head of Mobile Marketing Center, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. "Since Sochi 2014, we've supported athletes with Olympic Editions and we're honored to continue this commitment at Milano Cortina 2026. With Olympic Edition, athletes will be able to connect with fans and families at every unforgettable moment, in their own way."
Galaxy Z Flip7 is an intelligent pocket-sized companion built for seamless interaction and everyday reliability. It integrates Galaxy AI with a new edge-to-edge FlexWindow, providing effortless mobile AI experience.3 This intuitive, one-handed experience makes Galaxy Z Flip7 a practical support for athletes throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Some key features include:
Adding to these features, Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition introduces an iconic design that commemorates athletes' participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, as well as practical services to help enhance the athlete experience in the Olympic Village and throughout competition.
The signature blue color covering the back glass of the device aligns with the unique style of Milano Cortina 2026, and represents the combination of Samsung's long-standing identity and the cultural resonance of Italian azure. The color also reflects the spirit of unity and sportsmanship embodied by the Olympic Games. The custom gold metal frame symbolizes athletes' pursuit of excellence and podium moments, as well as the brand's aspiration for the best. The Olympic Edition device also comes with a clear magnet case with a blue circular magnet, surrounded by gold laurel leaves added as a motif of victory.
Each device also includes special Olympic Winter Games-themed wallpaper created specifically for Milano Cortina 2026. The colorful curves represent winter sports, inspired by marks generated from the interaction between skate blades and ice surfaces. These design elements celebrate the Olympic spirit and each athlete's passion.
Athletes can make moments with fans, family, and teammates more memorable with Dual Recording, a feature that allows them to capture both what they see and their own reactions in a single shot using the rear and front cameras at the same time. Tailored exclusively for the Olympic Edition, athletes can access Dual Recording mode simply by swiping the shooting mode within the Camera app. Athletes can also open up new and creative angles that bring the action closer using the split view by zooming-in8 on the rear-camera view, and can preview their shots inn real-time directly on FlexWindow.
The Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition comes with a pre-loaded curated suite of essential apps and services to support athletes throughout Milano Cortina 2026:
First introduced in Paris 2024, the Victory Selfie - powered by the Olympic Edition - allowed athletes to capture their moments of victory directly from the podium and share them from their own perspective, making moments more connected.
At Milano Cortina 2026, the Victory Selfie will make its Winter Olympics debut - and introduce a new, expanded format. For the first time, it will extend beyond individual and pair events to include wider team celebrations for Olympic Games, reflecting the collaborative nature of winter sports. Athletes can now capture and share their achievements together with teammates and instantly share them with their loved ones and fans around the world, so they can also join that life-changing moment.
"Being able to share my victory at Paris 2024 in real time with my fans and my family through the Victory Selfie made the podium moment even more special," said Rayssa Leal, a member of Team Samsung Galaxy and a bronze medalist in the Women's Street Skateboarding competition. "Taking a selfie is something I'm already familiar with, so it felt both fresh and fun-and it allowed me to capture that moment in my own way, from my own perspective. Sharing that experience on the podium together with my fellow athletes made it even more meaningful."
Athletes' journeys extend beyond the competition, encompassing preparation, anticipation, and the emotions surrounding the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. To reflect this broader journey and celebrate the athlete experience, Samsung will introduce the Victory Profile, a new athlete storytelling initiative with nine NOCs. The Victory Profile leverages curated portraits captured on the Galaxy S25 Ultra to vividly showcase each athlete's unique passion and individuality.
The Victory Profile adds a new perspective to the Winter Olympics experience by highlighting moments beyond the podium and providing athletes with a personal keepsake that reflects their journey, as well as their unique personalities. The initial project will start with approximately 490 athletes from France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, the U.K. and the U.S.
Samsung will continue to use its mobile innovation to open up the Olympic and Paralympic Games to fans around the world, making every moment feel more connected. Through its devices and athlete-centered experiences, Samsung is creating new ways for athletes to share their journeys - from preparation to the podium - while bringing fans closer to the moments and people that define the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition will be distributed at Athlete Villages across six cities, starting on January 30th. The Samsung Open Station will also offer on-site professional customer service to help athletes activate devices, transfer data and receive general technical support.