Android Authority Names Preferred Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 Watch Faces

According to Android Authority, Radial Dashboard is a data-heavy option whose default setup has 10 complications covering a compass, sunrise and sunset, alarms, weather, heart rate, battery, chance of rain, steps, UV index, and energy score. The author wrote that because the watch's Weather app does not refresh properly when paired with a non-Samsung phone, the face's complications can be swapped for items such as events and sleep score.

The article described Premium Analogue as a blend of an analog watch appearance with smartwatch widgets. Android Authority said users can choose different color schemes and background patterns, including green, black, blue, or white with cloudy, streaked, or squared designs. Its default complications show weather, steps, and battery, with the date in a small square at the bottom, and users can customize the monogram at the top.

Photo Sticker, a native Galaxy Watch face, lets a photo anchor the design, with a variety of cutouts for the picture, according to the report. The face includes a digital clock, workout shortcut, emoji, weather, and steps by default, and users can change color schemes and emoji. Android Authority said its main drawback is that clock style cannot be customized beyond what a particular sticker style provides.

The guide also highlighted Glass Frequency by Jives, a third-party face found through Facer, which Android Authority described as colorful and retro-futuristic. It includes an animated digital clock, step counter, date, battery indicator, and heart rate monitor. The article said users cannot customize its layout, data points, or color.

Simple, a Samsung watch face, includes only the time and date, Android Authority reported. Users can customize the color of the time and date, but no complications are available. The article said the face is aimed at avoiding complexity and is best for users who want their smartwatch not to distract them, keeping most metrics for the Samsung Health phone app, and noted that notifications can be disabled entirely for a less distracting experience.

Steam Punk 1Bit by DR Pixel was described as charming while providing the time and date. Android Authority said it wished the face offered more customization options, such as a few complications, but called it a good fit for pixel art enthusiasts who access most metrics on their phone.

DiRegardo by Caen Watches was cited for taking minimalism further with a clean interface that provides just the time. Android Authority said the face feels more classic and timeless than many Samsung minimalist options, though it does not allow customization of the background or watch hands.

The article's list also included a customized Photo option.