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FLUX.1 Krea [dev] Black Forest Labs Qwen Image Alibaba

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

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

18.8 arena score

#48 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Qwen Image

20.3 arena score

#40 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Shared challenges 13

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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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent lighting and realistic textures on the glass and book.
  • + Very high resolution with fine details like dust and realistic reflections.
  • + Correctly follows the lighting direction (left) and depth of field.
  • The plant is barely visible through the cube as requested; it is mostly behind it.
  • The blue sphere looks more like a dark glass marble than a vibrant blue sphere.

Qwen Image

  • + Includes all requested elements clearly, including the plant visible through the glass.
  • + Clean composition with a vibrant blue sphere that pops against the scene.
  • + Realistic wooden table texture and natural window placement.
  • The internal geometry of the cube looks slightly inconsistent with extra vertical lines.
  • Slightly lower textural detail on the book cover compared to Model A.

Verdict: Both models followed the complex prompt very well. FLUX.1 Krea (dev) produced a more photorealistic image with superior lighting and materials, whereas Qwen Image did a slightly better job of ensuring the plant was visible through the glass as requested in the geometric arrangement. FLUX.1 Krea (dev) is the winner due to its significantly higher image quality and sophisticated handling of light and shadow.

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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent depiction of motion blur in the background traffic as requested.
  • + The man's skin texture and hair appear very realistic and natural.
  • + Captured the 'light rain' atmosphere with visible droplets and appropriate lighting.
  • The man is holding the bike rather than actively 'repairing' it.
  • The bicycle frame geometry is slightly warped near the seat post.

Qwen Image

  • + Stronger adherence to the 'repairing' action with focused posture and hand placement.
  • + Clean composition with nice reflections on the pavement.
  • + Good anatomical structure of the man's hands and face.
  • Missing the motion blur on the cars specifically requested in the prompt.
  • The background cars and environment feel more static and less cinematic than requested.
  • The rain effect is less convincing than in the competing image.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea [dev] followed the technical camera instructions much better, successfully incorporating motion blur and a more realistic rainy atmosphere. While Qwen Image showed a better interaction between the man and the bike for the 'repairing' task, it failed to execute the specific aesthetic requirements like the motion blur and candid cinematic feel.

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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent photorealistic texture on the engraved armor and skin
  • + Subtle and realistic lighting that accurately reflects the requested warm torchlight
  • + Sophisticated bokeh effect that feels like a natural part of the background
  • The beads in the hair are very small and less distinct than requested
  • The character feels slightly more static and less battle-worn than Model B

Qwen Image

  • + Stronger adherence to the 'beads' prompt with colorful, distinct elements
  • + Very clear depiction of scars and blood that emphasize the 'battle-worn' theme
  • + Includes the physical torch as a light source to justify the lighting
  • The 'sparks' look like artificial digital brushes or stickers rather than bokeh
  • The skin and lighting have a slightly more 'video game' or CG look compared to Model A
  • The composition feels a bit crowded with the torch on the right edge

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea (dev) produces a significantly more realistic and cinematic image with superior texture work and natural lighting. While Qwen Image followed the specific details like beads and scars more literally, the overall visual quality of FLUX.1 Krea (dev) creates a much more believable and high-fidelity 'paladin' portrait.

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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent layout structure that resembles a real-world restaurant menu.
  • + High-quality, realistic food photography in the grid.
  • + Good use of bold sans-serif hierarchy for headers and prices.
  • Text rendering for menu items is garbled and unreadable.
  • Includes 'Appetizers' twice instead of a specific 'Pizza' section.

Qwen Image

  • + Modern, vibrant aesthetic with colorful background blocks in the grid.
  • + Cleaner font rendering for section titles like 'Appetizers' and 'Pizza/mains'.
  • + Stronger visual appeal for a casual, trendy dining environment.
  • Some food photos look slightly artificial or repetitive.
  • Total layout is a bit more abstract and less practical for a full menu.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea (dev) creates a more traditional and realistic menu structure with high-quality food imagery, though the item text is non-sensical. Qwen Image offers a more creative and vibrant design that feels modern and trendy, with much better text legibility for the main headers. FLUX.1 Krea (dev) is the likely winner for its professional layout that better conveys a 'complete' restaurant menu.

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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent photorealistic texture on the bun and patty.
  • + Highly realistic fire effects and ambient lighting on the food.
  • + Clean and legible typography for the main headings.
  • Failed to place the price inside a starburst as requested.
  • The burger is only partially exploded, with the bottom half remaining stacked.
  • Includes nonsensical AI artifacts/text at the very bottom of the image.

Qwen Image

  • + Successfully integrated all requested text elements, including the prize starburst.
  • + Perfectly captured the 'exploded' concept with every ingredient suspended separately.
  • + Strong adherence to the 'fiery glowing effect' for the main title.
  • The food has a slightly plastic, CGI appearance compared to the other model.
  • The background fire looks less realistic and more like abstract orange swirls.

Verdict: Qwen Image is the clear winner for prompt adherence, accurately including the starburst for the price and achieving a much more dynamic 'exploded' composition as requested. While FLUX.1 Krea (dev) has superior photorealistic textures, it failed several specific layout instructions and suffered from messy artifacts at the bottom of the frame.

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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent chalk texture throughout the board
  • + Accurately rendered many complex words including 'Mushroom' and 'Octopus'
  • + The handwriting style is consistent and realistic for a chalk medium
  • Includes several hallucinations and typos such as 'Gruffle', 'Lcoman', and 'Chvcuations'
  • Failed to complete the 'Brown Butter' item correctly by adding extra items

Qwen Image

  • + Successfully completed the 'Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies' item requested in the prompt
  • + Clean layout with legible, albeit digitally influenced, handwriting
  • + Better background atmosphere suggesting a cozy café setting
  • Incorrectly rendered the year as '20026' instead of '2026'
  • Spelling error in 'Risoto'
  • The text lacks authentic chalk texture and appears more like a digital font overlay

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea (dev) has superior artistic rendering and chalk texture, but suffers from significant spelling hallucinations and word repetition. Qwen Image adheres better to the specific content requested for the menu items, particularly completing the 'Brown Butter' item, but fails on the simple year date and lacks the requested realistic chalk texture. FLUX.1 Krea (dev) is the likely winner for its more convincing material simulation despite the typos.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

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

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Successfully followed the difficult logic of 'horse on top' of the astronaut.
  • + High cinematic quality with dramatic lighting and excellent surface textures.
  • + Creative interpretation of space-integrated equestrian gear.
  • The anatomy of the horse is distorted where it merges with the astronaut.
  • The composition is somewhat cluttered with mechanical parts.

Qwen Image

  • + Clean, high-resolution rendering of the space suit and horse.
  • + Good lighting and clear planetary backgrounds.
  • + Realistic reins and saddle details.
  • Failed the primary prompt instruction by placing the astronaut on top of the horse.
  • The horse's hind legs have anatomical errors (extra joints/odd hooves).

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea [dev] is the clear winner because it followed the specific and difficult spatial instruction to have the 'horse on top,' whereas Qwen Image defaulted to the standard 'astronaut on horse' trope. While FLUX.1 Krea has some anatomical weirdness due to the surreal nature of the request, its adherence and cinematic lighting make it a much better realization of the prompt.

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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Successfully renders the specific 'yellow taxi driver cap'.
  • + Good photorealism and fur texture on the capybara.
  • + Includes a businessman in the back seat looking at a phone as requested.
  • Includes an extra person in the front passenger seat who shouldn't be there.
  • The capybara's hands look more like paws but are positioned clumsily on the wheel.
  • The woman in the back has a distorted eye/reflection on her face.

Qwen Image

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'human sitting in the back' and 'capybara driving' composition.
  • + High-quality lighting and realistic taxi driver jacket with a name tag.
  • + Very clear and realistic phone interaction and expression from the passenger.
  • The driver's hands look strangely like monkey hands rather than capybara paws.
  • The taxi sign on top says 'YOXI' instead of 'TAXI'.
  • The cap looks slightly more like a peaked police/officer cap than a standard taxi cap.

Verdict: Qwen Image followed the scene composition much better than FLUX.1 Krea, which added an extra person in the front seat. Qwen Image also achieved a higher level of photorealistic lighting and a better expression on the passenger, although the driver's hands are anatomically strange for a capybara.

The Halloween Invitation

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“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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent intricate border design with webs and thorns.
  • + Superior jack-o-lantern rendering with glowing internal light.
  • + Clean, professional illustration style for the trees and bats.
  • Major text typos like Pasty Halloween and multiple word repetitions on the banner.
  • The text layout is fragmented and fails to follow the requested info hierarchy.
  • The background is very dark, losing some atmospheric depth.

Qwen Image

  • + Perfect adherence to text content for the date, time, and location.
  • + Effective use of the dark parchment texture for the entire poster base.
  • + Better composition of the night sky and moody lighting.
  • Slightly messy rendering of the primary title text overlapping letters.
  • The thorn border is somewhat simplistic and repetitive compared to the prompt's potential.
  • A bit of artifacting/garbled text at the very top of the central image area.

Verdict: While FLUX.1 Krea (dev) has a more polished illustration style and a beautiful border, it fails significantly on text accuracy, producing nonsensical words like 'Pasty'. Qwen Image followed the instructions much better by accurately including all specific event details and capturing the vintage parchment feel, making it the more functional invitation.

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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent text rendering with clean, rounded typography
  • + Superior PBR material quality, especially on the salmon texture
  • + Very clean, minimal composition that feels professional
  • The flag icon is a physical prop rather than a graphic element as might be expected
  • Only features one piece of sushi

Qwen Image

  • + Includes a wider variety of sushi (nigiri and maki) which feels more complete
  • + Charming clay-like cartoon aesthetic
  • + Effective use of the diorama base to include more elements like chopsticks
  • Text is slightly less crisp than Model A
  • The graphic flag icon next to 'SUSHI' is slightly distorted
  • Materials look more like plastic/clay than 'realistic PBR'

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea (dev) produced a more polished and professional-looking image with high-end lighting and realistic textures that perfectly match the PBR request. While Qwen Image provided a more diverse scene with more subjects, FLUX.1 Krea's superior image clarity, text rendering, and minimalist aesthetic make it the stronger interpretation of the prompt.

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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent dynamic motion and physical interaction between the animals.
  • + Beautiful lighting with clear god rays and warm atmospheric bloom.
  • + Very fine fur texture and realistic facial structures on the fox and puppy.
  • Failed to include the baby bunny entirely.
  • Included two kittens instead of the one requested.

Qwen Image

  • + Full adherence to the prompt by including all four specific animals: puppy, kitten, fox, and bunny.
  • + Very clear dew sparkles and light bokeh in the foreground.
  • + Whimsical and balanced composition that feels very joyful.
  • The fox kit has a slightly awkward, elongated neck/chest area.
  • The dog looks slightly more static compared to the movement in the other animals.

Verdict: While FLUX.1 Krea [dev] produces a more technically impressive image with superior lighting and fur realism, it failed significantly on the prompt instructions by omitting the bunny and doubling the kittens. Qwen Image captured all requested subjects perfectly and maintained a high level of detail, making it the better choice for overall prompt adherence and storytelling.

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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent woodcut engraving style suitable for a vintage emblem.
  • + Clear and legible 'Est. 1720' text.
  • + Sophisticated composition with high-quality line work and textures.
  • Misspelled the main brand name as 'Café Flanelín'.
  • The cloche dome shape looks slightly more like a architectural dome.

Qwen Image

  • + Better 'minimalist' vector style as requested in the prompt.
  • + Contains all the letters of the requested name 'Caffè Florian'.
  • + Strong use of the specific warm brown and cream color palette.
  • Very messy and confusing typography with overlapping letters.
  • Text rendering is poorly executed and looks unprofessional.
  • Simplistic design lacks the 'vintage' charm seen in the competitor.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea (dev) produces a much more professional and aesthetically pleasing vintage emblem, though it fails significantly on the spelling of the brand name. Qwen Image follows the minimalist vector instruction better but fails on basic legibility and text layout, resulting in a cluttered and broken logo. FLUX.1 Krea (dev) is the winner for its superior artistic execution and high-quality vintage texture.

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 Krea [dev]
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent typography for the main title.
  • + Consistent flat-vector style with high-quality icons.
  • Failed to include the Saturn V rocket or lunar module icons requested.
  • The flow of the infographic is logically confusing and the numbering is inconsistent.
  • Nonsense text and symbols represent the steps.

Qwen Image

  • + Successfully included specific icons like the Saturn V and the lunar module.
  • + Followed the color palette instructions very closely.
  • + Text is largely legible and names the astronauts correctly.
  • Included meta-instructions in the final text (e.g., 'Stop at landing').
  • Logic errors in text like '1. Sarth Orbit Wicon' and '3. Lunar d'lle (Earth Orbit)'.
  • The layout is cramped with several overlapping elements.

Verdict: Qwen Image followed the specific icon requirements much better than FLUX.1 Krea [dev], capturing the Saturn V and descent module, though it struggled with some text logic and composition. FLUX.1 Krea [dev] produced a cleaner aesthetic but failed significantly on the prompt's content, missing almost all requested technical icons and providing a confusing sequence.

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