Samsung has unveiled a special Galaxy Z Flip7 for Milano Cortina 2026 that most people will never see on a store shelf. It will be provided only to athletes competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, with Samsung distributing the phones to nearly 3,800 Olympians and Paralympians from about 90 countries.
The phone is being treated like part of the Games kit, built to help athletes get through Village life and share the moments that matter.
Distribution starts January 30 at Olympic Villages across six cities. Samsung’s Open Station will also offer in-person help for activation, data transfers, and general technical support.
The design and features are the sell
This edition is designed to feel like a keepsake. The back glass comes in a signature blue tied to Milano Cortina 2026 styling and Italian azure, while a custom gold metal frame nods to podium finishes. It also includes a clear magnet case with a blue circular magnet ringed by gold laurel leaves.
On the specs side, Samsung highlights the Z Flip7‘s edge-to-edge FlexWindow and Galaxy AI features meant for one-handed use. The dual rear camera system pairs a 50MP wide camera with a 12MP ultra-wide, and Photo Assist lets users move, erase, enlarge, and rework elements with AI. An on-device Interpreter handles real-time translation without a network connection, which is useful in mountainous areas.
Why athletes will actually use it
Samsung is loading the phone with services that remove friction during the Games. Athletes get complimentary connectivity via a 100GB 5G eSIM, plus digital passes and other services inside Samsung Wallet, including a Coca-Cola Free Beverage Key that works at vending machines across the Villages.
There are also tools aimed at community and planning. Galaxy Athlete Card supports profile sharing and interactive activities between athletes, while Athlete365 offers performance and mental health support and integrates with Now Brief for competition info and updates. Other preloaded apps include the official Olympic Games app, IOC Hotline, PinQuest, and a fitness app that can track workouts and deliver training insights using exercise equipment inside the Villages.
What to watch next in 2026
Samsung is also baking the device into the show. The Z Flip7 edition will power Victory Selfie podium moments, which are making their Winter Games debut at Milano Cortina 2026 and expanding to include team sport competitions. Expect bigger group shots.
Samsung doesn’t indicate this Flip7 variant will be sold later. If you want something close, the real next step is watching which of these software experiences show up on standard Galaxy phones after the Games.