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FLUX.2 [dev] Flash fal Qwen Image Alibaba

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

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

27.1 arena score

#5 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Qwen Image

21.4 arena score

#35 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

100.0%

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Qwen Image

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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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent photorealistic textures, especially on the wooden table and the glass pane imperfections.
  • + Very natural lighting and shadows that accurately reflect through the glass cube.
  • + The plant is clearly visible through the glass as requested.
  • The glass cube lacks a distinct top lid, making it look more like a glass box or display case.

Qwen Image

  • + Clean composition with a very clear, geometric representation of the requested objects.
  • + The blue sphere has a nice glossy finish with a clean reflection on the bottom glass.
  • The plant is not visible through the glass cube, missing a key part of the prompt.
  • The lighting and textures feel slightly more CGI and less realistic than the other image.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produces a much more realistic and detailed scene, successfully capturing the refraction and visibility of the plant through the glass. Qwen Image fails to show the plant through the cube and has a flatter, more synthetic aesthetic compared to the rich textures in the FLUX output.

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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent realism with natural skin textures and detailed hands
  • + Captures the interaction with the bicycle very convincingly including tools on the ground
  • + Highly effective use of motion blur and bokeh in the background cars
  • The anatomy and bicycle mechanics have minor logic issues (e.g., the hand position near the handlebars/stem)

Qwen Image

  • + Strong composition with clear reflections on the wet pavement
  • + Minimalist, cinematic feel that captures the 'light rain' atmosphere well
  • Skin texture appears somewhat plastic or smoothed compared to Model A
  • The man's hands are blended together in a non-distinct, blurry way
  • The bicycle kickstand and pedals have anatomical/structural errors

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash significantly outperforms Qwen Image in terms of photorealism and detail, particularly in the rendering of skin texture and the complex mechanics of the bicycle. While Qwen Image captures a nice atmosphere, its lack of fine detail in the face and hands makes it look more like a digital painting than the requested 'no stylization' candid photo.

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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Extremely detailed textures on the leather straps, fabric, and metal engraving
  • + Natural integration of the braids and beads within the hair
  • + Subtle and realistic application of dirt and blood that matches the 'battle-worn' prompt
  • The facial expression is somewhat neutral and less intense compared to Model B

Qwen Image

  • + Strong, dramatic lighting and a more intense facial expression
  • + Good interpretation of the 'battle-worn' scars and facial hair
  • + Dynamic composition with the torch held in frame
  • The sparks look like artificial vector shapes rather than bokeh light
  • The beads appear to be floating or awkwardly attached to the top of the hair
  • The metal engraving looks flatter and less detailed then the competitor

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produces a much higher quality image with superior texture rendering and realistic hair integration. While Qwen Image captures a more dramatic mood, its technical execution falters with artifacts like floating beads and poorly rendered digital sparks.

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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent photographic quality and realism in the food images
  • + Professional layout that closely resembles a real tri-section menu
  • + Effective use of vibrant color accents that match the prompt's request
  • Text contains significant spelling errors and gibberish
  • The section headers do not perfectly align with the listed items below them

Qwen Image

  • + Modern and clean minimalist aesthetic with strong typography
  • + Creative interpretation of the grid with alternating colors and shapes
  • + Correct section names for Appetizers and Pizza/Mains
  • Food photos look more like 3D renders or illustrations than real photography
  • Text rendering is slightly blurred and contains non-English characters

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produces a much more realistic set of food photos and a structure that feels like a functional restaurant menu. While Qwen Image has a very stylish, modern graphic design appeal, its food images lack the professional culinary quality found in FLUX.2 [dev] Flash, which is essential for a 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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent photorealistic texture on the meat patty and bun.
  • + Superior execution of the fiery glowing text effects across all text elements.
  • + Perfect integration of the price starburst into the fiery theme.
  • The 'exploded' effect is a bit conservative with components mostly stacked linearly.

Qwen Image

  • + Dynamic composition with a more varied explosion of ingredients.
  • + Includes all requested text with clear legibility.
  • + Good sense of motion and depth with the background flames.
  • The price starburst looks like a flat sticker rather than a glowing fiery element.
  • The text 'MAGIC BURGER' has slightly inconsistent internal patterns.
  • The food textures appear slightly more plastic/CG compared to Model A.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash followed the stylistic prompts perfectly, specifically the rendering of the fiery, glowing text and starburst. While Qwen Image offered a more dynamic 'exploded' layout, its lighting integration was weaker, with the price tag feeling disconnected from the rest of the scene. FLUX.2's photorealistic textures and cohesive lighting make it the better 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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent chalk texture with realistic dusty smudging on the board.
  • + Flawless spelling and adherence to the requested date of 2026.
  • + Naturally varied handwriting that looks authentic and matches the requested style.
  • The layout is a bit cramped at the bottom with duplicated price tags for the cookies.

Qwen Image

  • + Clean, readable layout with nice framing for a cafe setting.
  • + Good color contrast between the chalk and the blackboard.
  • Significant spelling and date errors, including the year '20026' and 'Risoto'.
  • The text looks more like a digital font or vector graphic than real chalk on a board.
  • The handwriting style is overly uniform and lacks the requested natural variations and texture.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash much more effectively captured the 'chalk' prompt, producing a realistic texture and convincing handwriting that looks like it was actually written on the board. Qwen Image failed on technical details, incorrectly rendering the year as 20026 and misspelling 'Risotto' while providing text that looked like a digital overlay rather than physical chalk.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

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

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent surface detail on the astronaut's suit and horse's fur.
  • + Dynamic pose with dust and debris adding to the cinematic feel.
  • + High resolution with realistic lighting textures.
  • Failed the specific spatial instruction; the astronaut is riding the horse.

Qwen Image

  • + Clean, clear composition with a nice planetary background.
  • + Good rendering of the horse's anatomy and a detailed astronaut suit.
  • + Vibrant lighting and colors.
  • Failed the specific spatial instruction; the astronaut is riding the horse.
  • The horse's legs appear somewhat thin and elongated compared to the body.

Verdict: Both FLUX.2 [dev] Flash and Qwen Image failed to adhere to the core 'surreal' instruction of placing the horse on top of the astronaut, instead generating a standard astronaut riding a horse. FLUX.2 [dev] Flash is the technical winner due to superior texture detailing, more cinematic lighting, and a more believable horse anatomy compared to Qwen Image.

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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent composition with a unique perspective looking through the front windshield.
  • + Very high level of photorealism in the capybara's fur texture and the taxi lighting.
  • + Perfectly captures the 'bored' expression of the passenger as requested.
  • The capybara's paws look slightly more like bird talons or primate hands than actual capybara feet.
  • The 'TX' on the taxi sign is a bit simplistic.

Qwen Image

  • + Clean, vibrant colors and sharp focus on the subjects.
  • + Accurately places the passenger in the back seat with a realistic depth of field.
  • + Good adherence to all clothing and prop requirements.
  • The paws on the steering wheel look like human hands in fur gloves rather than animal paws.
  • Lighting on the capybara is slightly flat compared to the cinematic lighting in the other image.
  • The passenger's expression is more alert/suspicious than 'bored'.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash is the winner due to its superior photorealism and cinematic composition; the view through the windshield makes the scene more immersive. While both models struggled to render capybara paws accurately on a steering wheel, FLUX.2 better captured the specific 'bored' mood of the passenger and the gritty atmosphere of a New York night.

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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Perfect text rendering for all requested strings with zero spelling errors.
  • + Integrated the border elements (thorns and webs) into a cohesive framed parchment aesthetic.
  • + Superior atmospheric lighting on the jack-o-lantern and surrounding environment.
  • Included some nonsensical glyphs/text in front of the 'Time' field.
  • The parchment texture is less 'weathered' than the rival model.

Qwen Image

  • + Good use of vintage parchment paper texture for the outer border.
  • + Captures the 'twisted trees' and 'moody sky' themes effectively.
  • Glaring spelling error in the main title ('Hallo Party').
  • Added unnecessary garbled text at the very top of the invitation.
  • The bottom event details are in a basic sans-serif font that clashes with the gothic theme.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash is the clear winner as it successfully rendered almost all requested text correctly and with elegant typography that matched the theme. Qwen Image failed the primary text task by misspelling the word 'Halloween' and using an immersion-breaking modern font for the event details.

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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent typography with clean, sharp rendering of text.
  • + Realistic textures on the fish and wood grain that maintain a 3D miniature feel.
  • + Adheres strictly to the 45-degree isometric perspective requested.
  • The sushi composition is a bit cramped on the plate.

Qwen Image

  • + Completely captures the 'cartoon scene' style with soft, rounded geometry.
  • + Creative use of the flag element as a physical prop within the diorama.
  • + Good balance of color and composition on the diorama base.
  • The text has slight kerning and rendering artifacts around the edges.
  • The sushi roll in the back has slightly distorted geometry.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produced a more professional, clean graphic with perfect text and high-fidelity textures, whereas Qwen Image better captured the 'cartoon' aspect of the prompt with its playful, clay-like style. FLUX.2 is the winner due to its superior clarity and exactness in rendering the requested text and isometric perspective.

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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent fur texture and individual hair detail
  • + Dynamic interaction with animals overlapping and tumbling
  • + High density of wildflowers and dew sparkles
  • Generated extra animals (two foxes and two bunnies) not specified in the prompt
  • Slightly crowded composition

Qwen Image

  • + Strict adherence to the requested number of animals
  • + Better sense of movement with the kitten and fox in mid-pounce
  • + Stronger god rays and atmospheric lighting
  • Slightly softer facial details compared to the other model
  • The golden retriever's expression is a bit static

Verdict: Both models captured the wholesome, golden-hour aesthetic perfectly. FLUX.2 [dev] Flash offers superior texture and detail, particularly in the fur and dew drops, but failed on quantity by duplicating several animals. Qwen Image followed the prompt's count exactly and provided a more readable composition with a stronger sense of playful action.

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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent typography with perfect spelling and accent marks.
  • + Clean vector emblem style with sophisticated shading and texture.
  • + Well-balanced composition that follows the banner request naturally.
  • The steam is a bit wispy for a minimalist logo, though it matches the style.

Qwen Image

  • + Strong minimalist approach with bold shapes.
  • + Accurate color palette according to the warm brown and cream request.
  • Poor typography with overlapping and jumbled letters for 'Florian'.
  • Incorrect placement of the banner for the 'Est. 1720' text.
  • The cloche handle is slightly asymmetrical.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash significantly outperformed Qwen Image by delivering clean, legible typography and a professional vector aesthetic. While both models followed the color and subject prompts, Qwen Image failed on the basic execution of the text, creating distorted and overlapping characters.

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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image
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AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent typography and spelling throughout the infographic.
  • + Rich, detailed illustrations that maintain a consistent technical style.
  • + Successfully includes all requested stages and goes beyond with crew details.
  • The layout is a bit cluttered with multiple icons for the same label (e.g., two 'Descent' icons).
  • The 'Launch' text under the Saturn V is slightly garbled.

Qwen Image

  • + Cleanest interpretation of the 'flat-vector' style with excellent use of the specified palette.
  • + Very clear, logical layout showing the progression from Earth to Moon.
  • + Strong adherence to the requested icon types like orbit rings and trajectory arcs.
  • Several spelling errors and typos in labels (e.g., 'Tranar Orbit', 'Aldin', 'C...ecem').
  • Missed a specific step (labels jump from 4 to 6) and included 'Stop at landing' as literal text.
  • The rocket design looks more generic than a Saturn V.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produces a much more informative and professionally readable poster with almost perfect text rendering, though the composition is slightly repetitive. Qwen Image achieves a superior 'flat-vector' aesthetic that feels more like a modern infographic, but it is marred by significant spelling errors and a failure to follow the sequential numbering correctly. Overall, FLUX.2 is preferred for its accuracy and completeness.

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