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Samsung is providing almost 17,000 athletes with this never seen before special edition phone and everyone is saying the same thing

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Published 09:33 2 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Samsung is providing almost 17,000 athletes with this never seen before special edition phone and everyone is saying the same thing

The Samsung phones are only available for Olympic athletes competing in the Paris Games but everyone wants their hands on one

Rikki Loftus

Rikki Loftus

Samsung is providing Olympic athletes with a super exclusive special edition phone that has got everyone saying the same thing.

The tech firm is a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner and unveiled the never before seen phone this week.

It’s a Galaxy Z Flip6 designed and customized for athletes competing in the Games in Paris this summer.

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The phones are only available to Olympic athletes (Samsung)
The phones are only available to Olympic athletes (Samsung)

On the Samsung website, it says that the device comes “pre-loaded with a full suite of exclusive services and useful apps. In addition, it marks the first time Samsung’s newest product is being made available to athletes before its official market launch.

“It boasts the new Galaxy Z Flip6’s compact and versatile design, in a striking yellow colorway adorned with the Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos in gold. “To dress up the phone, Samsung partnered with the Parisian Men’s Luxury Maison, Berluti, who designed the Team France’s official outfits for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, to create an exclusive Flipsuit Case that will accompany each device.

The phones are being handed out at the Paris Games (Lars Baron/Getty Images)
The phones are being handed out at the Paris Games (Lars Baron/Getty Images)

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“Made from Venezia leather, each Flipsuit Case has a unique patina featuring a vibrant color mix inspired by the Olympic rings, celebrating the Olympic spirit and values of excellence and unity.”

According to the Olympics website, the special phone comes with 100GB of data and unlimited texts and calls, allowing athletes to get online and stay connected with friends and family throughout the Games.

People are excited by the new release for the athletes but it’s got everyone saying the same thing.

Taking to social media to share their thoughts, one user wrote: “Literally one of the coolest phones I’ve ever seen.”

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You need to be an official Olympic athlete taking part this year to get your hands on one of the devices (Samsung)
You need to be an official Olympic athlete taking part this year to get your hands on one of the devices (Samsung)

Another said: “It's probably gonna resell on eBay for 100k.”

A third posted: “Bout to become an Olympic athlete for this phone.”

A fourth user said: “Dream phone, but can't buy one sadly.”

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And a fifth added: “I’d pay anything to get one of these. I’d make the switch to Samsung for it.”

To make things even cooler, for the first time athletes will be able to use the phones at the podiums.

Almost 17,000 athletes will receive a smartphone (Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Almost 17,000 athletes will receive a smartphone (Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Samsung added: “Standing atop the Olympic and Paralympic podium during the medal ceremony and realizing a lifelong dream is one of the most emotional and memorable moments an athlete can experience.

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“Traditionally photographed by accredited media only because athletes have been prohibited from bringing personal belongings — including their mobile phones — to the ceremony, the view has always been captured from a distance and not through an athlete’s own lens.

The Galaxy Z Flip6s are being given out at the Olympic Village (François-Xavier Marit-Pool/Getty Images)
The Galaxy Z Flip6s are being given out at the Olympic Village (François-Xavier Marit-Pool/Getty Images)

“For the first time in Olympic and Paralympic Games history, Samsung will provide the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition for use on the podium at Paris 2024, so athletes can create their own memories and emotions via a new, victory selfie.

“Samsung’s customized technology will map and sort the athletes’ selfies by sport and upload them to Athlete365 in real-time, which will allow athletes to save and share their iconic moments with family and fans.”

Featured Image Credit: Samsung/Lars Baron/Getty Images
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