The Samsung Theme Store has thousands of dark themes but not all support Samsung One UI 5 and One UI 6. The themes I purchased for my Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S21 no longer theme my S24 Ultra completely. If you are looking for the best Samsung themes that work flawlessly on the latest One UI, here is a carefully curated list of 30 beautiful dark themes for your Galaxy phone running Android 14.
Browsing, downloading, and testing hundreds of themes is a time-consuming task. I spent hours exploring the Theme Store and shortlisting the best Samsung themes. Most of the themes listed below are black and dark because dark themes look great on Samsung’s AMOLED display, save battery, and save eyes from digital eye strain.
The One UI’s default dark mode theme is unimpressive. However, there are a bunch of 3rd-party dark themes that can customize every aspect of the One UI including, the lock screen, phone dialer, contacts, quick settings, notification panel, messaging, calendar, calculator, keyboard, file manager, SystemUI, and so on. Out of the 30 dark Samsung themes listed below 15 are free and the remaining are premium. If you prefer light themes, don’t forget to check out these 20 best light themes for Samsung One UI.
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Note: Since the Samsung theme download links can’t be shared, I have provided the exact keywords that you can use to search for the themes and download them. Open the Galaxy Themes app via Settings > Themes, tap the search icon, and type your query to find the themes.
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 6. The theme has a plain black background. The theme works perfectly on phones like Galaxy A20, Galaxy A50, Galaxy A80, Galaxy S20, S21, S22, and S24 Ultra and I have no doubt it’ll work on other Galaxy phones as well.
Theme search keyword: ‘black edition v2 minu’
2. Hex 2 Colorful (Paid)
If you are looking for a beautiful dark theme, Hex 2 Colorful 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 Hex 2 Colorful 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. Black Onix (Free)
Black Onix is another awesome dark theme for Samsung Galaxy phones running One UI. It has been there for 3 years in the Theme Store and is regularly updated. Black Onix has a pitch-black background and blue and purple highlights that look cool. The use of gradients in the dialer and menu tabs adds further charm. I used this theme on my Galaxy S8, S9, and now on Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Black Onix is a free theme but it has all premium features. It also comes with a beautiful AOD. It is one of the best Samsung themes you must install and try.
Theme search keyword: ‘gs black onix’
4. 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. I purchased this theme 2 years ago for my Galaxy S9 and it still works like a charm on my S24 Ultra. It’s worth the money you pay to get it.
Theme search keyword: ‘sw amethyst dark’
5. Black and Blue All Over (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 looks. The theme has been developed by Performance Design and is available in 2 variants with little tweaks. You can enjoy this theme for free.
Theme search keyword: ‘rpm black and blue all over’
6. Colorful Expression II (Paid)
Designed by Sebastian Wolodkiewicz, Colorful Expression II 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 Azure with this theme has a refreshing look. In my view, this is one of the best Samsung themes to check out on your Samsung device.
Theme search keyword: ‘sw colorful expression’
7. Black Lemon (Free)
Black Lemon by MINU is a free dark black Samsung theme. The combination of yellow and black makes it a simple yet appealing theme. When applied, Black Lemon looks great on my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. If you like the color combination, you must download it. It’s one of the best choices available for those who are looking for a clean black theme.
Theme search keyword: ‘minu black lemon’
8. Luxury Ornamental (Paid)
Luxury Ornamental is a premium dark theme with an animation effect on the lock screen. 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’
9. Gold & Storm Blue (Paid)
The very 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 about this theme. Gold & Storm Blue is a premium theme and worth every penny you spend to get it.
Theme search keyword: ‘sw gold and stormy blue’
10. Play (Paid)
If you love gaming, Play is a great theme for you. This colorful theme with game control buttons and geometrical shapes looks amazing on my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Just download this theme, apply it and you’ll realize why it earned a place in my list of the best Samsung themes.
Theme search keyword: ‘invaser carbon green’
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11. 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 just 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’
12. 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’
13. 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 look great on the AMOLED display. This is one of the best Samsung dark themes that works well with One UI.
Theme search keyword: ‘sw luxury gear’
14. Edge UI Red (Paid)
Here is another pitch-black theme with red highlights. BlackRed is a free Samsung theme by Hiten Soni. As you can see in the screenshots, BlackRed is a minimal theme with a killer color combination. I am sure you won’t be able to ignore it as it looks good when applied.
Theme search keyword: ‘edge ui red’
15. 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’
16. 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 matty dark base with violet overtones in the UI.
Theme search keyword: ‘material indigo dark’
17. Rainbow Bright (Paid)
Rainbow Bright is a colorful dark theme that looks great when applied. This animated theme is my personal favorite and one of the best Samsung themes in my opinion.
Theme search keyword: ‘aire rainbow bright’
18. 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’
19. 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’
20. Neon Green Mean Machine(Paid)
Neon Green is a perfect dark Samsung theme. The theme was released in April 2020 and looks amazing on devices like Galaxy S20 Ultra and Galaxy Note 10 Plus. Neon green highlights on a pitch-black background produce a simply mesmerizing effect. I just love everything about this theme – the icons and the dialer screen, in particular.
Theme search keyword: ‘rpm neon green’
21. 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’
22. 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’
23. 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’
24. 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’
25. Modern Layer Burgundy (Paid)
Modern Layer Burgundy by Aire Design is a premium dark theme for Samsung One UI. As you can see in the preview image, it looks beautiful. It is one of the best Samsung themes to go for.
Theme search keyword: ‘aire modern layer burgundy’
26. Minimal Blue Whale RT (Free)
Minimal Blue Whale RT is a free dark theme for Samsung devices. The preview image should be self-evident why this theme has made a place for itself in our list of the best Samsung themes.
Theme search keyword: ‘saurabh gupta redcardux’
27. 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’
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28. 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’
29. Planting Trees (Free)
Planting Trees is not a typical dark theme for Samsung devices but it does look awesome with its soothing olive green background. It is a free theme that customizes every aspect of your Samsung device running One UI.
Theme search keyword: ‘planting trees mi hee’
30. 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 that you can get right now. You must download and try it.
Theme search keyword: ‘gradient purple orange rt’
31. 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’
You have checked out all 30 best dark Samsung themes listed above, you should realize how much time, research, and hard work I have put into compiling it. Download and install the Samsung dark themes for your Galaxy device running One UI and let me know what you think about them.
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