The special version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 will go down in history. This is the first smartphone that athletes will be allowed to take with them to the podium to take “victory selfies.”
Samsung decided not to stop with the release of the usual Galaxy Z Flip6 “clamshell” and created a special version for athletes of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris 2024. The device differs from the standard model in design and a set of exclusive settings. Information about the themed gadget appeared on the brand’s website.
The special version is called Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition. On the back of the smartphone you can see the iconic Olympic rings and Paralympic agito. The model is made in a yellow color scheme, hinting at the athlete’s main achievement – a gold medal. As part of the clamshell design, Samsung teamed up with Parisian brand Men’s Luxury Maison, which designed the official French team uniform for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition supports a number of useful Galaxy AI features. They will help athletes feel more confident during competitions and make it easier to communicate with friends and competitors from other countries. These include:
- “Simultaneous Translation” – translates phone calls directly on the device in real time in 16 different languages.
- “Translator” – helps to convey thoughts and understand what is said during personal communication in a foreign language. A transcript of the interlocutor’s speech is broadcast in real time on a split screen.
- “Text Generator” – helps you compose emails and social media posts using keywords and analyzing the user’s style.
To make it easier for athletes to use their phone in Paris and beyond, every Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition will come with an eSIM with 100GB of data, 5G and Samsung’s two-year global warranty. In addition, to keep track of Games schedules and easily navigate Olympic venues, several official International Olympic Committee (IOC) apps will be pre-installed on your smartphone, including Hotline, Athlete 365 Olympic Shop, Paris 2024 and Transport Accred App. The phone will also come pre-installed with sports-themed games.
Interesting fact: for the first time in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, athletes will be allowed to enter the podium with their phones to take “victory selfies” as a souvenir. Previously, athletes were prohibited from bringing personal items, including smartphones, to the awards ceremony. The winners and runners-up were filmed from a distance by representatives of accredited media.
In terms of technical characteristics, the new device is no different from the standard model, presented Samsung on July 10 as part of the summer presentation of Galaxy Unpacked 2024. Below you can see the technical characteristics of the folding smartphone.
Features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
- Main screen: 6.7 inches, Dynamic AMOLED, 2640×1080 pixels, 120 Hz, 16 million colors;
- Additional screen (external): 3.4 inches, IPS, 720×748 pixels 60 Hz;
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3;
- Battery: 4400 mAh;
- Cameras: main 50 MP, wide-angle 12 MP, front 10 MP;
- OS: Android 14.
Samsung will ship the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition to athletes on July 18, 2024. Meanwhile, pre-orders for regular versions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 have already been opened in Russia
