FP8 quantized variant of Black Forest Labs' FLUX.1 [schnell] model, offering ~2x faster inference with reduced precision while maintaining high-quality image generation in 4 steps
Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
18.7
arena score
#38 of 48 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
Nano Banana 2 Lite
22.3
arena score
#27 of 48 in Text-to-Image
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FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
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Nano Banana 2 Lite
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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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent lighting and high-end photographic finish.
- + Sophisticated rendering of glass reflections and refraction.
- + Vibrant and clean color palette.
- − The glass object is a rectangular prism rather than a cube.
- − The sphere is resting on an internal shelf that wasn't requested.
- − The sphere looks more like glass/marble than a simple blue sphere.
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Correctly generates a cube shape.
- + Impressive text rendering on the book spine that references the prompt.
- + Follows the plant placement and visibility through glass more accurately.
- − The blue sphere is levitating with no physical support shown.
- − The image has a slightly grainier, lower-resolution texture compared to Model A.
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite followed the prompt's spatial instructions more accurately by providing a true cube and clever thematic text on the book, despite the physically impossible levitation of the sphere. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 produced a more visually stunning and realistic photograph, but failed the basic shape requirement by generating a tall rectangular box and adding an unrequested internal shelf.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Natural skin texture and lighting on the face.
- + Excellent bokeh and shallow depth of field rendering.
- − The man is just standing with the bike rather than 'repairing' it.
- − Lack of visible rain or specific Japanese street indicators.
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Stronger adherence to the 'repairing' pose with tools visible.
- + Authentic environment with Japanese signage and people with umbrellas.
- + Includes visible rain droplets and puddles on the ground.
- − Anatomical issues with the hands and fingers.
- − The bicycle's structure becomes incoherent around the handlebars and rear wheel.
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite captures the narrative and atmosphere of the prompt much better, specifically the 'repairing' action and the Japanese street setting in the rain. However, FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 offers significantly higher technical image quality and anatomical realism, even if it failed to depict the specific action and environment as requested.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Intense, sharp focus on facial features
- + Vibrant warm lighting and high contrast
- − Missed many prompt details like the braided hair and beads
- − Armor looks more like embossed leather than engraved plate
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Excellent adherence to all prompt details including braids, beads, and scars
- + Realistic material textures for plate armor, leather straps, and chainmail
- + Full composition with visible bokeh and torchlight background
- − The image is presented with white borders/padding on the sides
- − Slightly less 'lifelike' eye intensity compared to the first model
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite followed the prompt significantly better than FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8, accurately including the braided hair with beads, scars, and highly detailed engraved plate armor that was missed by the other model. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 produced a sharp, cinematic face, it failed to incorporate several specific components of the requested character design.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Clean minimalist white background.
- + Clearly defined sections for Appetizers, Pizza, and Mains.
- − Text is largely nonsensical gibberish.
- − Images have some distortions and repetitive circular compositions.
- − Section headers contain spelling errors like 'APPTIZERS' and 'PIZZAL'.
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Excellent text legibility and mostly correct spelling of dish names and descriptions.
- + Vibrant accents and professional use of bold sans-serif fonts.
- + High-quality, distinct food photos that match the category titles.
- − The 'Mains' category header lacks the teal accent bar present in other sections.
- − Slightly less 'minimalist' than a plain white page due to the background wood texture.
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite significantly outperforms FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 by providing legible, coherent text and highly realistic food photography that strictly adheres to the prompt's layout requirements. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 follows the layout structure, its numerous spelling errors and gibberish text make it unusable for a real menu design.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent high-resolution burger texture
- + Very clear, legible main title text
- − Failed the price requirement with multiple incorrect layers including '€69' and '€.99'
- − Severe text duplication and spelling errors in the footer ('LIIMITED', 'LIMIED TIME NEEY')
- − The burger is mostly intact rather than being an 'exploded' view of components
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Followed the 'exploded' burger request perfectly with all layers separated
- + Successfully applied the fiery glowing effect to all text elements as requested
- + Accurate rendering of the price '€6.99' inside a fiery starburst
- − Smallest text can be slightly blurry at full resolution
- − More visual noise due to the high density of sparks and embers
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner here as it followed every instruction, including the difficult requirement for an 'exploded' burger and specific fiery text effects. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 struggled significantly with the text requirements, producing several spelling errors and incorrect price figures while failing to properly 'explode' the burger layers.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + The text has a genuine, messy chalk-like texture
- + Correctly captures the requested date
- − Significant spelling errors and hallucinations in the body text
- − Failed to render the title in cursive as requested
- − Messy layout with repetitive price tags
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Perfect spelling adherence for the complex menu items
- + Excellent chalk texture and realistic smudge effects on the board
- + Superior composition with a beautifully rendered café background
- − The main text style mimics a rounded marker or digital font more than hand-printed chalk
- − Title is a stylized serif rather than the requested elegant cursive
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner due to its exceptional text rendering accuracy and overall image composition, perfectly spelling all menu items. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 captures the 'messiness' of chalk more naturally, it fails significantly on legibility and prompt adherence for the specific menu content.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Strong cinematic lighting and high-resolution textures.
- + Bold interpretation of the surreal request.
- − Failed the core prompt instruction by showing an astronaut-machine hybrid riding a horse.
- − Anatomical issues with the horse limbs and odd merging of the second horse head.
- − Lack of a clear astronaut figure.
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Successfully followed the difficult prompt instruction of the horse being on top.
- + High level of detail in the nebular background and astronaut suit.
- + Creative composition that maintains the surreal theme effectively.
- − The astronaut's posture is a bit stiff.
- − The transition between the horse and the astronaut's equipment is slightly cluttered.
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner as it successfully interpreted the challenging 'horse on top' instruction, creating a surreal image where a horse appears to be riding an astronaut. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 failed the prompt logic, instead producing a confusing image of a horse carrying mechanical equipment with two heads.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent text rendering on the hat
- + Vibrant colors that clearly communicate the New York taxi theme
- + Good character expressions for both the capybara and the passenger
- − The passenger is holding two phones unnaturally
- − The capybara's paw placement is slightly disconnected from the steering wheel
- − The composition feels a bit cramped and less like a realistic car interior
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Highly realistic taxi interior with accurate lighting and textures
- + Perfect adherence to the bored/normal expression for the passenger
- + Excellent placement of the capybara's paws on the wheel and side-profile perspective
- − The hat is a traditional chauffeur/police style rather than the requested 'yellow taxi driver cap'
- − The interior of the car is quite dirty/worn which might not have been intended
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite wins this challenge due to its superior realism and composition, accurately capturing the 'bored' atmosphere and the professional driving posture of the capybara. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 followed the color prompt for the hat better, it suffered from anatomical errors like the passenger holding two phones and a less convincing interior depth.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Features a bold, central jack-o-lantern with a strong glow
- + Uses a clean and readable gothic font for the main title
- − Several spelling errors in the scroll banner and event details
- − The border feels plain and doesn't fully capture the requested webs and thorns
- − The layout is sparse with too much empty black space at the bottom
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Excellent typography with perfect spelling for all requested text
- + Rich, detailed composition featuring thorns, webs, skulls, and a spooky background mansion
- + Authentic vintage parchment texture and intricate gothic border design
- − The jack-o-lantern is slightly off-center
- − The composition is very busy, which might make it feel less like a functional invitation and more like a poster
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner as it perfectly follows the complex text instructions with zero spelling errors, whereas FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 struggles significantly with word accuracy and layout. Nano Banana 2 Lite also provides a more visually rich and atmospheric interpretation of the 'vintage gothic' theme with its detailed border and background elements.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent 3D cartoon style with high-quality soft textures
- + Very clean isometric composition on a diorama base
- − Failed the text prompt significantly, rendering 'JAPAN JAPAN' with errors
- − Missing the word 'SUSHI' in text
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Perfect adherence to text instructions including 'JAPAN' and 'SUSHI'
- + Includes specific details like chopsticks and soy sauce that enhance the scene
- + Accurately rendered the flag icon as requested
- − The textures lean more towards realism than the 'cartoon' style requested
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner as it followed every part of the complex prompt, including specific text and icons, whereas FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 failed to render the correct words and omitted the second line of text. While FLUX.1 had a more appealing stylized cartoon aesthetic, Nano Banana 2 Lite produced a high-quality, accurate composition that matched all user requirements.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Vibrant color palette and warm lighting
- + High-detail rendering of fur texture on the primary animals
- − Failed to include the requested baby bunny
- − Anatomy issues with multiple blended kittens and a strange fifth animal head
- − Static composition that feels posed rather than playful
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Successfully included all four requested species: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox kit
- + Dynamic and playful composition with excellent interaction between animals
- + Beautiful atmosphere with clear god rays and dew sparkles
- − Slightly less sharpness in the distant background
- − The fox kit's paws show some minor anatomical blurring
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner for its superior prompt adherence, successfully including the rabbit which FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 omitted. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 has high texture detail, it suffers from significant anatomical errors and a static, AI-typical 'group photo' layout, whereas Nano Banana 2 Lite captures the requested 'playful chasing' motion and joyful vibe perfectly.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Successfully captures the warm brown and cream tones
- + Includes the established date as requested
- + Detailed vector-style illustrative work
- − Major spelling errors with 'AFe FLAMILAN'
- − The cloche looks more like a dome or a moka pot lid than a restaurant cloche
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Excellent text rendering with perfect spelling of 'Caffè Florian'
- + Accurate representation of a cloche dome with stylized steam
- + Clean, professional minimalist logo composition
- − The 'Est. 1720' text is slightly off-center within the banner
- − Subtle texture is very faint compared to the higher contrast in the other model
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner because it correctly spells the name of the restaurant, whereas FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 produced a significant misspelling ('FLAMILAN'). Nano Banana 2 Lite also followed the visual prompt more accurately by providing a recognizable restaurant cloche rather than a generic stylized dome.
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 [schnell] FP8
Nano Banana 2 Lite
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Successfully uses the requested navy and light gray palette.
- + Modern flat-vector aesthetic is present in the layout.
- − Text consists of indecipherable gibberish for most smaller elements.
- − The icons do not clearly represent the specific requested steps (e.g., Saturn V icon).
- − The layout is somewhat disjointed with a confusing numbering system.
Nano Banana 2 Lite
- + Excellent text rendering with clear, legible titles for all six requested steps.
- + Follows the specific icon instructions perfectly, including the Saturn V and orbit rings.
- + Logical vertical composition that is easy to read as an infographic.
- − The white border makes it look more like a poster than a standalone graphic.
- − Slightly less 'flat' than Model A, with more complex illustrations in the circles.
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner as it followed every specific instruction in the prompt, including the six numbered steps and the specific iconography. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 captured the 'modern' look well, it failed significantly on text legibility and the specific content of the infographic steps.
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