The Samsung Theme Store offers thousands of dark themes, but not all of them are optimized for One UI 7 and One UI 8. If you’re looking for the best Samsung themes that work flawlessly on the latest One UI versions, here’s a carefully curated list of 25+ beautiful dark themes for your Galaxy phone running Android 16.
I personally tested these themes on my Galaxy S26 Ultra running One UI 8.5 to ensure compatibility and performance.
Browsing, downloading, and testing hundreds of themes can be extremely time-consuming. To save you the effort, I spent hours exploring the Galaxy Theme Store and shortlisting only the best options. Most of the themes listed below are dark and black-themed, as they not only look stunning on Samsung’s AMOLED displays but also help save battery and reduce eye strain.
The default dark mode in One UI is fairly basic. However, many third-party themes go much further by customizing nearly every part of the interface, including: Lock screen, Phone dialer, Contacts, Quick settings, Notification panel, Messaging, Calendar, Calculator, Keyboard, File manager, and System UI.
Out of the 25 Samsung dark themes listed below, 10 are free, while the rest are premium. If you prefer a brighter look, you can also check out our list of the 20 best light themes for Samsung One UI.
Before you proceed, don’t forget to explore these 15 One UI Home Launcher tips and tricks to take your Samsung device customization to the next level.
Note:Â Since direct download links for Samsung themes cannot be shared, I have included the exact keywords you need to search. To find a theme:
- Open Settings → Themes (Galaxy Themes app)
- Tap the search icon
- Enter the provided keyword
- This will help you quickly locate and install the themes on your device.
1. Black Edition V2 (Free)
Designed by Minu, Black Edition V2 is a pure dark theme with white highlights. It fully supports Samsung One UI 8. The theme has a plain black background. The theme works perfectly on phones like Galaxy S23, S24, S25, and S26 Ultra, and I have no doubt it’ll work on other Galaxy phones as well.
Theme search keyword: ‘black edition v2 minu’
2. SW RGB Cube (Paid)
If you are looking for a beautiful dark theme, RGB Cube is a great option. I purchased this theme recently and have been using it since then. Colorful animation on the lockscreen and caller screen, a beautiful color combination with blue highlights, and a cool dialer theme make RGB Cube a must-have for Samsung smartphone users. The developer has also released a silver variant of the theme.
Theme search keyboard: ‘sw hex 2 colorful’
3. Amethyst Dark (Paid)
Amethyst Dark is another great dark Samsung theme that you must check out. It is designed by Sebastian Wolodkiewicz, who has developed some of the best themes for Samsung devices. The combination of a dark violet background and rose gold highlights gives it a killer look. It still works like a charm on my S26 Ultra running Android 16-based One UI 8.5. It’s worth the money you pay to get it.
Theme search keyword: ‘sw amethyst dark’
4. Black and Blue and White Indented 3D (Free)
Embossed icons, an eye-catching dialer screen, royal blue, and splashes of black here and there all make this theme a must-have. If you don’t like a plain background on the home and lock screens, you can use a matching wallpaper to enhance its look. The theme has been developed by Spatial Digital Design and is available in 2 variants with a few tweaks. You can enjoy this theme for free.
Theme search keyword: ‘sx black and blue and white’
5. Colorful Expression III (Paid)
Designed by Sebastian Wolodkiewicz, Colorful Expression III is currently my favorite Samsung theme. The theme has an animation effect on the lock screen and call background. It has a very colorful design, and everything looks just perfect. The dialer theme that comes with this theme has a refreshing look. In my view, this is one of the best Samsung themes to try on your Samsung device.
Theme search keyword: ‘sw colorful expression’
6. Luxury Ornamental (Paid)
Luxury Ornamental is a premium dark theme with a lock-screen animation. It is one of the best dark themes in the Samsung Themes Store. A dark background and amazing use of sacred geometry, golden designs, outlines, and highlights give it a lovely look.
Theme search keyword: ‘echo luxury ornamental’
7. Gold & Storm Blue (Paid)
The preview of Gold & Storm Blue makes you pine for it. Just like Amethyst Dark, this theme may be called Sebastian Wolodkiewicz’s masterpiece. I love the theme wallpaper, the icons, the colors, the AOD theme, and everything else about it. Gold & Storm Blue is a premium theme that is worth every penny you spend to get it.
Theme search keyword: ‘sw gold and stormy blue’
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8. Red and Blue (Paid)
Red and Blue is one of the best dark themes for Samsung Galaxy smartphones you can download now. It’s a premium theme that justifies every penny spent on it. With red and blue highlights that produce a purple effect, it evolves as a formidable dark Samsung theme compatible with all versions of the One UI.
Theme search keyword: ‘sw red and blue’
9. Dark Sunstone (Free)
Dark Sunstone is just one of the 8 themes of the Dark series, with different color combinations by Made in Italy Code Art AC. Just like Dark Sunstone, all other themes of the series are available for free.
- Dark Emerald
- Dark Turquoise
- Dark Coral
- Dark Amber
- Dark Ruby
- Dark Amethyst
- Dark Sapphire
Theme search keyword: ‘dark sunstone’
10. Luxury Gear (Paid)
Luxury Gear is another great-looking dark theme with an animated background for the lock screen. If you love the black-gold combination, Luxury is a great premium theme to go for. The theme is a beautiful dark theme for Samsung Galaxy devices that looks great on the AMOLED display. This is one of the best Samsung dark themes that works well with One UI 8.5.
Theme search keyword: ‘sw luxury gear’
11. Lime Dark (Paid)
If you can spend $2 for a premium theme, Lime Dark by MINU is one of the best dark themes for Samsung devices to buy. It’s a cool theme that customizes every aspect of your phone, including the icons, calculator, calendar, etc. Download this theme, and you’ll surely love it.
Theme search keyword: ‘minu lime dark’
12. Material Indigo Dark (Free)
If you get fed up with dark Samsung themes dominated by black and grey colors, Material Indigo Dark might be the perfect diversion for you. It’s a neat theme with a material design wallpaper on the front and a matte dark base with violet overtones in the UI.
Theme search keyword: ‘material indigo dark’
13. I Feel Like Smiling Dark (Paid)
I Feel Like Smiling Dark is a minimal yet playful dark theme for Samsung phones.
Theme search keyword: ‘i feel like smiling dark’
14. Neon (Paid)
Neon is a minimal style dark theme for Samsung Galaxy devices. It has a clean layout and I like the theme wallpaper, the phone dialer, and the system UI theming in particular. If you can spend $1 for a theme, you must consider downloading the Neon theme for your Samsung phone.
Theme search keyword: ‘tma neon’
15. Love. Owlways (Paid)
Love Owlways is an elegant, dark theme with an animated lock screen. It flaunts the creative fervor of its creator, which is impressive. Try this theme, and you’ll love it as I do.
Theme search keyword: ‘love owlways’
16. Orange Burst (Free)
A lightweight theme with a plain black background – there’s nothing more to tell about this simple theme. Orange Burst is all about lots of blacks and flashes of oranges. This free dark theme has been developed by SHMO.
Theme search keyword: ‘shmo orange burst’
17. V3 Orange (Paid)
V3 Orange is one of those themes that I have been using for 3 years. This animated theme is still among my favorites. This premium paid theme has been designed by Sebastian Wolodkiewicz, and if you have some bucks to spend, you must get it.
Theme search keyword: ‘sw v3 orange’
18. Erebos (Paid)
A dark material design background for the home and lock screens, a great theme for the phone dialer, and a clean UI, all these features make Erebos a great choice if you are looking for a good theme for your Samsung Galaxy phone.
Theme search keyword: ‘nr erebos’
19. Minimal Blue Whale RT (Free)
Minimal Blue Whale RT is a free dark theme for Samsung devices. The preview image should be self-evident as to why this theme has made a place for itself in our list of the best Samsung themes.
Theme search keyword: ‘saurabh gupta redcardux’
20. Rise UI (Paid)
Rise UI is another beautiful premium theme that you should try. It’s a great Samsung One UI 2 theme that works with all Samsung Galaxy devices running One UI.
Theme search keyword: ‘ar rise ui’
21. Neon Lights (Paid)
Neon Lights is another premium dark theme for Samsung Galaxy devices. The use of colorful neon, especially red, green, blue, and yellow, makes it look more beautiful.
Theme search keyword: ‘tma neon lights’
22. Gradient Purple Orange RT (Paid)
Gradient Purple Orange RT is a dark theme with colorful elements and cool icons by Tonmoy Ghosh. It’s a stylish and modern Samsung theme that’s perfect in its own right. I love this theme very much and it’s one of the best Samsung themes you can get right now. You must download and try it.
Theme search keyword: ‘gradient purple orange rt’
23. Lucid (Paid)
Just take a look at the screenshots above. Does Lucid not look great? I think it’s one of the best Samsung dark themes. Having tried it out on my Galaxy S23 Ultra, I couldn’t stop myself from tapping the ‘Buy’ option.
Theme search keyword: ‘lucid’
24. Colorful Lights
Colorful Lights is a vibrant theme with a breathtaking lockscreen animation. It looks good, especially on Samsung’s AMOLED display. It brings a brand-new icon pack and a nice dialer background. I tested the theme on my Galaxy S24 Ultra running One UI 7 and fell in love with the theme.
Theme search keyword: ‘colorful lights’
Download and install the Samsung dark themes for your Galaxy device running One UI, and let me know what you think about them.
