The 10 Best Samsung Galaxy Watch Faces of 2023

Get a design you love and the info you want on your wrist

These watch faces are available for all Samsung Galaxy smartwatches. Some are also available for Apple Watch models and Wear devices.

You can download watch faces directly from the Galaxy Wearable app, which you need to set up your Samsung Galaxy watch. Watch faces are also available through the Galaxy Store mobile app for iOS and Android. There are a few other apps that allow you to download additional clock faces for your Samsung device. Visit the Facer website and the WatchMaker website for more information.

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Best Weather Watch Face: GS Weather 4

The GS Weather 4 watch face on a Samsung Galaxy watch

  MyGalaxyWatch.com

What We Like
  • Informative interface.

  • Excellent support.

  • Customizable.

What We Don't Like
  • Sometimes crashes.

  • Can drain battery.

  • May reset colors automatically.

There are tons of weather-based watch faces available, but few go into as much detail as GS Weather 4. In addition to the time, temperature, and day of the week, it displays the humidity, wind speed, moon phase, and sunset time to help you plan your day. GS Weather 4 tracks your steps, heart rate, and GPS coordinates.

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Best City Skylines: SamWatch Scenery

SamWatch Scenery France watch face on a Samsung Galaxy watches

 MyGalaxyWatch.com

What We Like
  • Uses device settings.

  • Easy color change.

  • Numerous options.

What We Don't Like
  • Limited functionality.

  • Can be buggy.

  • Not customizable.

The SamWatch Scenery series features silhouettes of famous skylines from around the globe. For example, the France watch face includes iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. You can change the background color by double-tapping the screen, and you can switch between 12-hour and 24-hour mode by adjusting your watch's settings.

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Best Fitness Watch Face: ACD Fitness Time

ACD Fitness Time watch face on a Samsung Galaxy watch

 MyGalaxyWatch.com

What We Like
  • Custom color options.

  • Excellent tracking.

  • Multilingual.

What We Don't Like
  • Learning curve.

  • Multiple features might overwhelm.

  • Limited support.

Fitness watch faces are trendy, and ACD Fitness Time might be the best of the bunch. It tracks your steps and total distance you've gone in both miles and kilometers, as well as your running speed, water intake, caffeine intake, and more to help you meet your goals. It also has convenient shortcuts to your most-used apps. It's even multilingual.

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Best Map Watch Face: Map by PChan

Map by PChan watch face for Samsung Galaxy watches

Watch Maker 

What We Like
  • Large collection of designs.

  • Customizable.

  • Design your own watch face.

What We Don't Like
  • Learning curve.

  • Weather can be buggy.

  • Ad-heavy free version.

The aptly named Map watch face acts as a virtual compass to help keep you on track. It doesn't provide directions, so it's no replacement for Google Maps, but it orients you quickly, so you don't have to pull out your phone every few minutes. It even displays both your watch and phone battery levels on the same screen.

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Best Language Watch Face: Oui Oui!

Oui Oui! watch face on a Samsung Galaxy watches

 Facer

What We Like
  • Customizable.

  • Educational.

  • Multiple formats.

What We Don't Like
  • Limited support.

  • Can be slow.

  • Difficult to uninstall.

Parlez vous Francais? The quickest way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it, which is precisely what the Oui Oui! watch face offers. Oui Oui! teaches you a new French word every time you check your watch, and it even includes helpful English pronunciations. While not as comprehensive as a full language learning app, it beats writing your flashcards.

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Best Historical Watch Faces: ACD History Vikings

ACD Viking History watch face on a Samsung Galaxy watch

  MyGalaxyWatch.com

What We Like
  • Excellent design.

  • Responsive support.

  • Analog or digital.

What We Don't Like
  • Tracker can be glitchy.

  • Learning curve.

  • Difficult to change color.

The ACD History series allows you to wear your love of history on your sleeve. For example, the Viking watch face features an ax for the hour hand, a sword for the minute hand, and a rune-inscribed shield as the background. It also has a digital clock, and notches indicate your device's battery life on the shield. Other cool historical themes include knights and pirates.

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Best MCU Watch Face: Marvel Avengers Model 2

Marvel Avengers Model 2 watch face for Samsung Galaxy watches

Watch Maker

What We Like
  • Dynamic watch face.

  • Frequent updates.

  • Easy to use.

What We Don't Like
  • Some bugs.

  • Wi-Fi required for installation.

  • Limited support.

For every Marvel superhero movie, dozens of different watch faces are available. This Avengers face came out simultaneously with Endgame in two versions: analog and digital model. However, the analog design also has a digital clock, making it the superior option. The virtual rust and scratches add a sense of realism that too many smartwatch faces lack.

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Best Star Wars Watch Face: Death Star

Death Star watch face on a Samsung Galaxy watch

 Facer

What We Like
  • Frequent updates.

  • Battery indicator.

  • Customizable.

What We Don't Like
  • Can run slow.

  • Limited support.

  • May hang during install.

The internet has no shortage of Star Wars watch faces, but this Death Star design stands out for its elegance. At first glance, it looks like a true analog clock with lightsabers for the minute, hour, and second hands. While it lacks many of the features found on other faces, its simplicity makes it even more unique.

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Best Virtual Pet Watch Face: Your Beast Friend

Your Beast Friend watch face on a Samsung Galaxy watch

 Facer

What We Like
  • Fun interaction.

  • Nostalgic appeal.

  • Quality graphics.

What We Don't Like
  • Sometimes buggy.

  • Limited support.

  • Can drain battery.

Virtual pet games were all the rage in the 90s, and they're making a comeback thanks to smartwatches. The goal of Your Beast Friend is simple: animated bugs crawl across the screen, and you must tap them to feed your tiny creature. Just like your old Tamagotchi, your beast will grow and evolve as you take proper care of it. Fortunately, it won't starve if you forget feeding time.

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Best Watch Face for Gamers: Classic Zelda Master Sword

Classic Zelda Master Sword on a Samsung Galaxy Watch

 Facer

What We Like
  • Fun retro design.

  • Battery indicator.

  • Weather feature.

What We Don't Like
  • Not compatible with all watches.

  • Ad-heavy.

  • Limited support.

Modeled after The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the Classic Master Sword watch face suits fans of retro video games. Red hearts represent the watch battery, just like Link's health meter in the game. It has a weather indicator to help you decide if it's safe to go adventuring outside as a bonus.

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