The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games have brought many unforgettable memories to the world of sports, and a remarkable event has also taken place in the field of technology. As part of this prestigious organization, Samsung distributed approximately 17,000 Galaxy Z Flip 6 phones, produced exclusively for athletes and the Olympic family. However, with the end of the games, these limited-edition phones began to sell for high prices on the second-hand market.
These special edition Galaxy Z Flip 6 phones, which were frequently seen in the hands of athletes during the Olympics and attracted great attention on social media, have gone beyond being just technological devices and have become collector’s items. These phones, which bear the symbolic elements of the Olympic Games, are now being sold on auction sites for very high prices. On popular platforms such as eBay, unused and unopened phones are being offered for thousands of dollars. While the standard Galaxy Z Flip 6 model can be found on the international market for around $1,099, these special edition devices are being offered for over $2,000. In fact, some sellers have raised their “Buy Now” price to as much as $10,000.
These special phones from Samsung, unlike the classic Galaxy Z Flip 6, come with a special yellow color design and a leather Flipsuit case produced exclusively for this model. In addition, these devices include an eSIM with 100GB of 5G data, special applications designed for use at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, and a card that provides unlimited public transportation access. Although these features make the phones especially convenient during the Olympics, these devices are considered more of a souvenir after the events are over.
On social media platforms, especially TikTok, the posts made by athletes using these phones quickly spread. One of the notable moments was when athletes recorded the boat crossing on the Seine River using these phones at the opening ceremony. Now, these phones are being considered as an opportunity for those who could not attend the event or want to add a special piece to their collection.
However, those who want to buy these devices on the second-hand market are likely to encounter very high prices. This shows that these phones are seen as rare collectibles rather than technological products. It is estimated that these phones will reach even higher prices in the future, making them attractive to both collectors and technology enthusiasts.