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FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

23.7 arena score

#23 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

18.8 arena score

#48 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

100.0%

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0.0%

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

0.0%

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100.0% 0.0% ties 0.0%
Shared challenges 13

Challenge by challenge

The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.

Geometric Composition

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“A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On top of the cube sits a red book. A green plant is behind the cube, partially visible through the glass. Soft window light from the left.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Excellent handling of light and shadows, including caustic light patterns on the table.
  • + Highly realistic glass textures and refractions.
  • + Accurate prompt adherence for all specified elements.
  • The plant is somewhat blurry and less distinct than Model B.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Clean, simple composition with clear object placement.
  • + Good material texture on the book cover.
  • + The plant is more clearly visible through the glass as requested.
  • The lighting is a bit flat and lacks the realistic behavior of light passing through glass seen in Model A.
  • The blue sphere has a slightly artificial, overly perfect surface compared to the rest of the scene.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt perfectly, but FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced a much more realistic image with superior lighting effects, particularly the light passing through the glass cube onto the table. FLUX.1 Krea [dev] created a clean image, but it feels more like a staged render than a real photograph due to the flat lighting and lack of complex reflections.

Candid Street Photography

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“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Excellent skin texture and realistic hand details.
  • + Highly accurate interaction with the bike chain and gears.
  • + Great atmosphere with believable rain effects and puddles.
  • The rain streaks are a bit thick and uniform.
  • Misses the specific request for motion blur from passing cars.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Successfully captures the motion blur of background cars as requested.
  • + Good composition that feels like a candid street snapshot.
  • + Skin and hair textures are natural and age-appropriate.
  • The man is standing/walking with the bike rather than repairing it.
  • Anatomical issues with the hands, which appear lumpy and poorly defined.
  • The bicycle's geometry is slightly warped.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] provides a much more detailed and technically accurate image of a man actually repairing a bicycle, though it missed the motion blur requirement. FLUX.1 Krea [dev] followed the motion blur and framing prompts better but failed on the primary action (repairing) and had significant quality issues with the hands and bike anatomy. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the winner for its superior realism and adherence to the core activity.

Fantasy Warrior

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“Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair braided with small beads, faint scars and dirt on the skin, warm torchlight reflecting off metal, shallow depth of field, bokeh sparks, lifelike eyes, highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayer.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Exceptional skin texture and facial detail
  • + Vibrant and moody lighting that highlights the metal engraving
  • + Follows the close portrait framing requested by the prompt
  • Missed the beads in the hair braids
  • Eyes are stylized/glowing, which may be more 'fantasy' than 'lifelike'

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Included the small beads in the braided hair
  • + Highly detailed engraving on the plate armor and leather straps
  • + The blood/dirt textures on the face are very realistic
  • The framing is more of a medium shot than the requested close portrait
  • The skin texture on the face is slightly smoother compared to Model A

Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well on the intricate details of the armor and environmental effects like bokeh sparks. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] delivered a much higher level of facial realism and skin texture, though FLUX.1 Krea [dev] followed the specific request for hair beads and leather textures more accurately.

Modern Clean Menu

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“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Excellent typography rendering for the 'MENU' heading.
  • + Clean and balanced grid layout that feels spacious.
  • + High-quality, consistent food photography that looks like professional studio shots.
  • Text descriptions below headings are garbled and illegible.
  • Lacks the requested specific sections for 'appetizers' and 'mains' in plain English.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Followed the instructions for specific sections like 'APPETIZERS' and 'MAINES' very well.
  • + Effective use of the grid layout for vibrant food photography.
  • + Bold sans-serif headers enhance readability and hierarchy.
  • The food photos are slightly more cluttered and less 'minimalist' than the other model.
  • The pricing numbers are repetitive and unrealistic across all items.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea [dev] is the winner as it accurately followed the prompt's request for specific menu sections (Appetizers, Mains) and maintained a professional grid layout. While FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced more aesthetically pleasing individual food photos, it failed to categorize the menu items as requested, resulting in a less functional design.

Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge

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“Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Excellent integration of text with a fiery, glowing effect as requested.
  • + Highly dynamic composition with various ingredients scattered realistically in 3D space.
  • + Sharp, photorealistic textures on the burger bun and lettuce.
  • The 'starburst' for the price was interpreted as a literal sun icon rather than a graphic element.
  • The burger is mostly assembled rather than fully 'exploded' with all components visible.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Successfully captured the 'exploded' view where individual layers are clearly separated.
  • + Strong cinematic lighting with bright orange flames and glowing embers.
  • + Included multiple starburst icons as requested by the prompt.
  • The pricing and secondary text lack the requested fiery, glowing effect.
  • Contains hallucinatory gibberish text at the bottom of the frame.
  • The price text is slightly distorted and overlaps the fire poorly.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced a much more polished and professional-looking advertisement with superior text integration and lighting effects. While FLUX.1 Krea [dev] followed the 'exploded' burger instruction more literally, it suffered from messy text artifacts and failed to apply the fiery style to the typography.

Chalkboard Menu

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“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Excellent text accuracy with no spelling errors in the menu items.
  • + Natural chalk textures and realistic smudge marks on the board.
  • + Distinct but consistent hand-lettered style throughout.
  • The title is in print-style block letters rather than the requested 'elegant cursive'.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Successfully used a cursive script for the menu items.
  • + Good visual framing and lighting for a café atmosphere.
  • Significant spelling errors and hallucinations in the text (e.g., 'Gruffle', 'tceman', 'Chvcuations').
  • Included five menu items instead of the requested three.
  • Text looks slightly more like a digital font overlay than real chalk.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the clear winner because it correctly spelled every complex word in the prompt and followed the item count, whereas FLUX.1 Krea [dev] suffered from severe hallucinations in the text. Although FLUX.1 Kontext missed the 'cursive' instruction for the title, its overall legibility and realism are far superior.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Excellent horse and space suit details.
  • + Beautiful lighting and cinematic atmosphere.
  • + High anatomical accuracy for both the horse and the astronaut.
  • Failed the logical constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse, not the other way around.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Successfully attempted the logical reversal with the horse being supported by equipment 'on top' of the astronaut's setup.
  • + High contrast and sharp details on the planetary background.
  • The horse's front legs and the integration with the tech are anatomically confusing.
  • The horse is still essentially being ridden by the astronaut, missing the core requested reversal.

Verdict: Both models failed to correctly interpret the prompt's paradoxical request for the 'horse on top' of the astronaut. However, FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced a much more visually pleasing and coherent image with superior texture rendering and lighting, whereas FLUX.1 Krea [dev] created a somewhat garbled mechanical merge that didn't fully satisfy the surreal prompt inversion.

The Capybara Taxi Driver

Text-to-Image

“Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is driving, wearing a yellow taxi driver cap and a dark jacket. It has a calm, professional expression and both front paws on the steering wheel. In the back seat sits a human businesswoman in a coat, looking at her phone with a completely normal, bored expression (as if this is just another normal ride). Through the windows you can see the streets of Manhattan at night with blurred lights. Realistic taxi interior, photorealistic, detailed fur and fabric, 35mm lens, night lighting with reflections, shallow depth of field.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Excellent photorealism with highly detailed fur and lighting textures.
  • + Follows the request for a 'bored' expression on the human passenger accurately.
  • + Great depth of field and bokeh effect in the background.
  • The passenger is holding the phone to her ear like a call rather than 'looking at' it as requested.
  • The capybaras paws are not both clearly on the steering wheel.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Includes both paws on the steering wheel as specified in the prompt.
  • + Depicts the passenger looking at the phone screen as requested.
  • + Clearer view of the taxi interior and the capybara's outfit.
  • Includes an extra, unnecessary person in the passenger seat.
  • The background cityscape is slightly less realistic and more generic than Model A.
  • The woman looking at the phone has distorted, poorly rendered fingers.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produces a much higher quality, more photorealistic image with better lighting and textures. While FLUX.1 Krea [dev] followed the specific paw placement and phone-viewing instructions better, it failed the core instruction by adding an extra person and suffered from significant anatomical artifacts on the passenger's hands.

The Halloween Invitation

Text-to-Image

“Vintage gothic Halloween party invitation. Dark parchment poster, spooky border with webs and thorns, central glowing jack-o-lantern, bats, twisted trees, moody night sky. Add elegant gothic title text saying "Halloween Party Invitation", a small scroll banner saying "You are invited to a night of frights", and event details at the bottom: Date: 30.10.2026 Time: 7pm Location: The Arches, NYC Spooky but polished, cinematic lighting, square format.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Excellent typography with clear, legible text matching the prompt almost perfectly.
  • + Great cinematic lighting on the jack-o-lantern and environmental detail.
  • + Balanced composition that feels like a professional poster.
  • Redundant text at the bottom repeating 'The Arches, NYC'.
  • The date uses commas '30,10,2026' instead of the requested dots.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Beautiful parchment texture and decorative border work.
  • + Appealing illustration style for the trees and jack-o-lantern.
  • Significant spelling errors including 'Pasty Halloween' and 'nights frights'.
  • Failed to include all event details clearly at the bottom as requested.
  • Text in the scroll is cluttered and repetitive.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the clear winner as it successfully rendered almost all the requested text with high legibility and great gothic styling. FLUX.1 Krea [dev] failed on basic spelling tasks, outputting 'Pasty Halloween' instead of 'Halloween Party Invitation'.

Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

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“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Excellent soft 3D textures and stylized materials
  • + Coherent composition with more interesting elements like chopsticks and wasabi
  • + Perfect text centering and nice typography
  • Failed to include the requested flag icon
  • Perspective is slightly flatter than the requested 45-degree angle

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Successfully included the Japan flag icon
  • + Accurate 45-degree isometric perspective and lighting
  • + Clean, minimalist aesthetic that fits the diorama prompt
  • Lighting is a bit harsh for a 'gentle lighting' request
  • The sushi model is much simpler and less appealing than Model A's

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced a much more visually appealing and richly textured 3D scene, though it missed the flag icon. FLUX.1 Krea [dev] followed the technical constraints of the prompt more closely by including the flag and hitting the exact isometric angle, but the overall artistic quality is lower. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the preferred choice for its superior rendering of 'realistic PBR materials' and 'soft refined textures'.

Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

Text-to-Image

“Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit—with big expressive eyes and ultra-detailed soft fur, playfully chasing butterflies and tumbling together in a lush wildflower meadow, warm golden sunrise light with god rays and dew sparkles, joyful wholesome vibe, 8K masterpiece.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Successfully included all four requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox kit.
  • + Excellent use of 'god rays' and warm sunrise lighting consistent with the prompt.
  • + Superior fur texture and soft detail on all animals.
  • The animals are largely static rather than 'playfully chasing' or 'tumbling' as requested.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Better captures the sense of movement and 'playfully chasing' with dynamic posing.
  • + Clean composition with distinct, well-rendered butterflies.
  • Failed to include the requested baby bunny, showing two kittens instead.
  • Visual style leans slightly more 'digital' than 'hyper-photorealistic' compared to the other model.
  • Lighting is less dramatic, lacking the requested 'dew sparkles' and prominent god rays.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the winner for adhering to the full subject list, successfully including the bunny which FLUX.1 Krea [dev] missed. While FLUX.1 Krea [dev] captured better movement, FLUX.1 Kontext [max] delivered a more photorealistic image with superior lighting effects and all the specified animals.

Vintage Cafe Logo

Text-to-Image

“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Perfect text accuracy for 'Caffè Florian' including the correct accent.
  • + Excellent adherence to the 'minimalist' and 'vector emblem' style keywords.
  • + Clean, balanced composition with a professional layout.
  • The steam effect is very simple compared to the more detailed cloche.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Beautifully detailed etching style for the cloche and steam.
  • + Effective use of vintage texture and framed background.
  • Spelling error in the main name, rendering 'Café Flanelín' instead of 'Caffè Florian'.
  • Included extra nonsensical text 'IRGA' at the bottom.
  • Less 'minimalist' than requested, leaning more towards a complex illustration.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the clear winner for its perfect spelling and adherence to the minimalist logo prompt. While FLUX.1 Krea [dev] features more intricate artistic detail on the cloche, it fails significantly on prompt adherence by misspelling the core restaurant name and adding extraneous gibberish text.

Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

Text-to-Image

“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
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AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

  • + Excellent flat-vector illustration style with a unified aesthetic.
  • + Accurately represents major components like the Saturn V and Lunar Module.
  • + Incorporates a clear sense of space and trajectory lines.
  • Confuses labels, such as labeling Earth as 'Moon' and 'Translunar Laarth'.
  • Includes an irrelevant ringed planet (Saturn) which wasn't part of the direct mission path.
  • Text rendering has significant misspellings throughout the labels.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Follows the requested numbering structure (1-6) for mission steps.
  • + Cleaner, more minimalist iconography typical of modern infographics.
  • + Brighter, more strictly adhered NASA-inspired color palette.
  • Completely fails to include the lunar module or rocket icons, using generic astronauts instead.
  • The logic and sequence of icons are chaotic and do not match the scientific steps provided.
  • Includes four astronaut silhouettes for a three-person mission.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produces a much more visually impressive and stylistically coherent vector poster that actually depicts space hardware, whereas FLUX.1 Krea [dev] relies on generic, mismatched icons. Although FLUX.1 Kontext [max] has significant issues with text accuracy and labeling Earth as 'Moon', it captures the essence of the infographic request much better than the nonsensical layout of FLUX.1 Krea [dev].

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