Samsung Galaxy Watch Dead Pixel Guide

Galaxy Watch 6 Dead Pixel — What to Know

The Galaxy Watch 6 uses a circular Super AMOLED display (1.3" or 1.5" depending on size). At approximately 430 ppi, individual pixels are small — a dead pixel will appear as a tiny dark or bright dot. The display is round, so dead pixels near the edge of the circle may be partially cut off by the bezel.

Because the screen is so small, testing requires close inspection in a dark room with brightness at maximum. A magnifying glass can help locate a single dead pixel.

How to Test Galaxy Watch for Dead Pixels

The *#0*# phone diagnostic code does not work on the watch. Instead:

1. Set the watch face to a plain solid colour (black or white) using a custom watch face or the health monitor background.
2. Inspect at close range in a dark room with brightness at max.
3. Try a bright red, green, and blue watch face — many custom watch face apps allow solid colour screens.

Samsung Warranty for Galaxy Watch Dead Pixels

Samsung's 1-year warranty covers manufacturing defect dead pixels on Galaxy Watch. Submit a warranty claim via samsung.com/support with photos. If the watch is within warranty and the dead pixel appeared without physical damage, Samsung typically replaces the watch rather than the display alone.

Use the Phone Test Tool as a Reference

Use the phone test tool below to confirm what a dead vs stuck pixel looks like before inspecting your watch. The colour reference will help you identify the defect type on the watch screen.