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Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

20.3 arena score

#41 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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FLUX1.1 [pro]

18.4 arena score

#50 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

100.0%

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FLUX1.1 [pro]

0.0%

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Shared challenges 13

Challenge by challenge

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

Geometric Composition

Text-to-Image

“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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Excellent realism in the textures of the book and the felt-like sphere
  • + Accurately places the plant behind the cube as requested
  • + Natural, soft lighting that consistent with the environment
  • The sphere is slightly hovering without a clear shadow on the bottom glass pane
  • The cube looks more like a frame than a solid glass object

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Strong glass refractive effects and reflections
  • + Vibrant colors and high contrast
  • + Clearer geometric shape for the glass cube
  • The book is much smaller than the cube's top surface
  • The blue sphere has a glossy texture that contrasts with the environment slightly unnaturally

Verdict: Both models followed the spatial instructions perfectly. FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] produced a more convincing, photorealistic scene with natural textures and depth, while FLUX1.1 [pro] created a more stylized, high-gloss image with emphasized glass refraction. FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] is slightly preferred for its superior material realism, particularly the book's canvas texture and the plant's integration.

Candid Street Photography

Text-to-Image

“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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Excellent skin texture and realistic lighting for a rainy day.
  • + Captures a believable rainy atmosphere with visible falling rain.
  • + The composition feels more intimate and aligned with the 'shallow depth of field' request.
  • The man appears to be standing over/holding the bike rather than actively repairing it.
  • Missed the motion blur from passing cars.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Better 'imperfect framing' with a full-body street photography aesthetic.
  • + Great reflections on the wet pavement.
  • + Bicycle geometry is reasonably clear despite being broken.
  • Severe anatomical issues with the bicycle (the frame is disconnected and floating).
  • The rain is not visible in the air, only present as wet ground.
  • The man looks more like he is struggling to walk with a broken bike than repairing it.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] is the preferred image because it delivers a much higher level of realism in skin texture and atmospheric effects, even though it misses the motion blur. FLUX1.1 [pro] fails significantly on the technical details of the bicycle, which appears physically impossible and disconnected, breaking the 'realistic' requirement of the prompt.

Fantasy Warrior

Text-to-Image

“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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Excellent anatomical realism and skin texture
  • + Strong rendering of the requested ornate engraved plate armor
  • + Subtle but effective torchlight lighting on the face and metal
  • The braids are missing the requested beads
  • The character looks less 'battle-worn' than requested, appearing very clean

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Outstanding adherence to 'battle-worn' and 'dirt on skin' prompts
  • + Includes the specific beads in the hair braids as requested
  • + Glint in the eyes and bokeh sparks are very dynamic and high contrast
  • The armor is slightly cropped out, making it harder to see the 'ornate engraved' detail
  • Skin texture leans slightly towards over-sharpened/gritty rather than natural skin

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] followed the specific details of the prompt much more closely, successfully including the beads, scars, and a much higher degree of battle-worn grime. While FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] produced a beautiful, high-quality portrait, it missed the beads and felt too pristine for the requested theme.

Modern Clean Menu

Text-to-Image

“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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Excellent text legibility and clean font hierarchy.
  • + Accurately follows the prompt by including specified sections (Appetizers, Pizza, Mains).
  • + Clear, high-quality food photography that fits the layout well.
  • The content under the headers is gibberish text.
  • Food images are slightly inconsistent with the section labels, such as placing a pizza in the 'Mains' section.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Sophisticated composition with multiple layout options and silverware for context.
  • + Strong vibrant accents and a high-energy casual dining feel.
  • + More images in a better grid-style arrangement as requested.
  • Small text is very blurry and difficult to read.
  • Missed the specific requested headers (e.g., 'Man & Dreafry' instead of 'Mains').
  • The layout is a bit cluttered compared to the minimalist request.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] creates a much more functional and legible design that strictly follows the requested section headers. While FLUX1.1 [pro] offers a more creative and visually dynamic presentation with its grid of photos and silverware accents, it fails on text clarity and prompt accuracy for the specific section names.

Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge

Text-to-Image

“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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Excellent typography with a glowing fire effect that matches the prompt
  • + High-quality textures on the burger bun and melting cheese
  • + Atmospheric background with realistic embers and coals
  • The price text is repeated twice
  • Missing the requested 'starburst' element for the price

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Strong 'exploded' effect with many flying ingredients
  • + Very clean and sharp rendering of the burger patties and lettuce
  • + Good integration of the background fire and foreground smoke
  • Repeated the title twice in two different styles
  • Text is plain white/blue rather than the requested fiery, glowing effect
  • Missing the requested 'starburst' element for the price

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] followed the stylistic instructions much better, specifically capturing the fiery, glowing effect for the text which was a central requirement. While FLUX1.1 [pro] created a more dynamic 'exploded' composition, its failure to apply the correct fire-style to the text and the redundant titling made for a less cohesive advertisement.

Chalkboard Menu

Text-to-Image

“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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Excellent chalk texture throughout all text
  • + Nearly perfect spelling of all complex menu items
  • + Consistent handwriting style that truly looks like chalk on slate
  • The title is in all caps instead of the requested elegant cursive
  • Minor spelling artifacts in the small bottom footer text

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Followed the instruction for the title to be in elegant cursive
  • + Strong atmospheric composition with warm café background lighting
  • + Good natural slant and variation in lettering
  • Failed significantly on text accuracy, repeating the Octopus item twice
  • Incorrect pricing ($228 and $98) compared to the prompt
  • Text looks more like a digital brush than real chalk powder

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] is the clear winner due to its superior adherence to the specific menu items and its realistic chalk rendering. While FLUX1.1 [pro] followed the cursive title instruction better, it failed the core task by hallucinating prices, repeating lines, and misspelling 'Chipkies'.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

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

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Successfully follows the complex spatial instruction of a horse riding an astronaut.
  • + Features a very surreal interpretation with an extra miniature astronaut on the horse's back.
  • + High anatomical clarity in the horse's features and the space suit textures.
  • The astronaut's feet transition awkwardly into horse hooves, which may be unintentional.
  • The floating miniature astronaut on top lacks a clear seat or saddle connection.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Beautiful cinematic lighting and atmospheric colors in the background.
  • + High level of detail on the space suit and horse's mane.
  • Completely failed the negative spatial constraint, showing the astronaut on top of the horse.
  • The horse's torso has a strange, mechanical or padded square texture that looks inconsistent.
  • The horse's legs show anatomical errors, particularly the rear leg positioning.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] is the clear winner as it successfully interpreted the difficult 'horse on top' spatial prompt, creating a truly surreal image. FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a high-quality visual but ignored the primary instruction, resulting in a standard 'astronaut riding a horse' scene.

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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Excellent fur texture and photorealistic skin on the passenger.
  • + Correct implementation of the capybara's front paws on the steering wheel.
  • + Accurate taxi exterior and interior framing from a side window perspective.
  • The passenger is holding a glass or looking at her hand rather than a phone.
  • The composition feels slightly cramped.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Beautiful cinematic lighting and bokeh in the background.
  • + Clearer storytelling with the passenger looking at her phone as requested.
  • + Highly creative and balanced internal composition.
  • The capybara's paws are not on a visible steering wheel, appearing to just float in the air.
  • The passenger is sitting in the front passenger seat rather than the 'back seat' as specified.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] followed the physical instructions much better, correctly placing the capybara's paws on the steering wheel and the passenger in the rear. However, FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a more visually striking image with better lighting, though it failed the spatial requirements by placing the passenger in the front seat and omitting the steering wheel.

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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Excellent typography rendering with almost perfect spelling and professional gothic fonts.
  • + Very strong adherence to the 'web and thorns' border description.
  • + Cohesive and elegant composition that feels like a real invitation.
  • Includes one line of nonsensical text: 'Your: Vorkleat: Iight & Spans'.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Strong atmospheric lighting with a high contrast between the glow and the shadows.
  • + Captures the 'torn parchment' edge style well.
  • + Vibrant jack-o-lantern and moon rendering.
  • Repeats information multiple times (Date/Time/Location appear twice).
  • Text rendering is slightly garbled in the small banner ('You inivted to a n night of frights:').
  • Composition feels cramped with too much black space leading to repetitive text fields.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] is the superior choice because it handles the complex typography requirements with much higher accuracy and better aesthetic judgment. While FLUX1.1 [pro] has beautiful atmospheric lighting, it suffers from repetitive text blocks and spelling errors that make the invitation unusable without editing.

Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

Text-to-Image

“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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Excellent 3D material rendering with realistic PBR textures on the salmon and rice.
  • + Perfect adherence to the text hierarchy and inclusion of the flag icon.
  • + Very clean composition that matches the 'minimal' requirement perfectly.
  • The scale looks slightly chunky for a 'miniature' diorama, appearing more like a single object close-up.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Beautiful variety of assets that feel like a true miniature diorama scene.
  • + Great use of soft, diffuse lighting and a clean aesthetic.
  • + Excellent 45-degree isometric perspective.
  • Failed to include the requested flag icon.
  • The text 'SUSHI' is relatively small and harder to read compared to the prompt requirements.
  • Included extra garnishes like tomatoes and garlic which were not requested.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] followed the text instructions more accurately, including the flag icon and specific text layout requested. FLUX1.1 [pro] created a more visually interesting and complex diorama but ignored several specific negative and positive constraints like 'minimal garnish' and the flag icon.

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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Successfully includes all four requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox.
  • + Excellent fur texture and rim lighting from the sunrise.
  • + High level of detail in the background wildflowers and atmosphere.
  • The kitten and bunny have very similar facial structures, making them look like siblings of the same species.
  • The fox kit lacks distinct fox-like features other than the ears.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Captures a very expressive and dynamic 'looking up' pose that fits the chasing butterflies prompt.
  • + Beautiful backlighting and bokeh effect in the meadow.
  • Fails to include all four animals, missing the red fox kit completely.
  • The anatomy of the middle kitten is slightly awkward with the paw placement.
  • Less variety in the types of wildflowers compared to the other model.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] is the clear winner as it adhered to the complex prompt's requirement for four specific animals, whereas FLUX1.1 [pro] only rendered three. FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] also managed a more balanced composition where all animals were clearly visible and distinct, despite some facial similarities between the kitten and bunny.

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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]
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AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Excellent typography with perfect spelling in both the brand name and the banner.
  • + Captures the requested 'minimalist' and 'vector emblem style' very effectively.
  • + Includes subtle texture on the background as requested.
  • The steam icon is a bit thick, losing some elegance.
  • The composition is quite simple, almost feeling a bit empty in the upper corners.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Beautifully detailed illustration of the cloche with intricate patterns.
  • + Sophisticated use of warm brown and cream tones with professional flourishes.
  • + Dynamic composition with a well-integrated 'Est. 1720' element.
  • Serious spelling error in the main brand name, rendering it as 'FRANILIAN' instead of 'FLORIAN'.
  • Fails the 'minimalist' requirement with a very ornate and busy design.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] followed the prompt more accurately by providing a minimalist design and, crucially, correct spelling of the brand name. While FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a more visually intricate and artistic emblem, the typo in 'Caffè Florian' and the overly decorative style (ignoring the minimalist request) make it an unsuccessful logo for the specific prompt.

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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

  • + Successfully uses the requested NASA-inspired color palette.
  • + Displays the 'Apollo 11' text cleanly and accurately.
  • + Follows the flat-vector style with crisp lines as requested.
  • Includes a surreal ringed planet (Saturn-like) impaling the rocket which makes no sense for an Apollo 11 infographic.
  • Misidentifies the Earth as step 4 and includes confusing labels like '2.4ar Collins'.
  • Fails to show a clear step-by-step sequence from 1 to 6.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Organizes the information into numbered steps (1-6) as requested in the prompt.
  • + The central rocket icon is symmetrical and fits the flat-vector aesthetic well.
  • + Includes small supporting text blocks that mimic the layout of a real infographic.
  • Step numbering is repetitive and nonsensical (e.g., multiple step 6s, step 5 listed before step 2).
  • The text within the steps is illegible gibberish.
  • Misinterprets 'Saturn V' as 'Saturn' the planet, including a planet icon with rings next to the moon mission context.

Verdict: Both models struggled significantly with the logic of the infographic, including nonsensical planetary rings and poor text accuracy for the steps. However, FLUX1.1 [pro] is slightly better as it attempts a structured list format with numbered steps as requested, whereas FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] creates a confusing visual map with mislabeled celestial bodies and an strangely impaled rocket.

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