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FLUX.2 [dev] Flash fal Qwen Image Max Alibaba

Settled by community votes across 8 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 Max

21.3 arena score

#35 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Shared challenges 8

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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.2 [dev] Flash
Qwen Image Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent realism with convincing textures on the glass and wood.
  • + Accurate physics with the blue sphere resting on the bottom surface.
  • + High level of detail on the book spine and plant leaves.
  • The glass cube appears a bit thick, almost like a heavy glass block, rather than a hollow box.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Clean, modern aesthetic.
  • + Clearly defined objects with high contrast.
  • The blue sphere is floating unnaturally in the center of the cube.
  • The reflection of the sphere on the inner glass walls is inconsistent.
  • The light coming from the left creates a shadow pattern that doesn't perfectly align with the object shapes.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produced a much more realistic and physically grounded image where the sphere rests on the bottom of the cube, as one would expect. Qwen Image Max created a more stylized version with a floating sphere and slightly less realistic lighting and reflections, making FLUX.2 the clear winner for prompt adherence and visual quality.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent adherence to the leather strap and cloth underlayer detail.
  • + The engraving on the plate armor is crisp and follows realistic lighting.
  • + Realistic eye rendering with a convincing battle-worn expression.
  • The scars appear more like fresh bloody cuts rather than 'faint scars' as requested.
  • The placement of the torches in the background is a bit symmetrical and stiff.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Captures the character's 'battle-worn' state with deeper wrinkles and weathered skin texture.
  • + Beautiful bokeh sparks and dynamic warm torchlight illumination.
  • + The intricate beadwork in the braids feels more integrated into the hairstyle.
  • The leather straps and cloth underlayer details are less defined and slightly messy compared to the other model.
  • The armor engraving is a bit flat in some areas, lacking the metallic depth of the first image.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt closely, but FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produced a cleaner image with superior texture work on the armor, leather, and fabric. Qwen Image Max provided a more expressive and weathered character portrait that felt more 'battle-worn', but it suffered from slightly less clear detail in the materials.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'exploded' instruction with clearly separated, floating layers.
  • + Superior integration of the fiery starburst element as requested.
  • + Clean, professional typography that perfectly matches the fiery aesthetic.
  • The lighting on the burger components is slightly flat compared to the backgrounds brightness.

Qwen Image Max

  • + High textural detail on the meat patty providing a realistic grilled appearance.
  • + Vibrant color palette and strong sense of motion through sparks and lighting.
  • Failed the 'exploded' instruction, showing a mostly assembled burger instead of suspended components.
  • More chaotic composition with the tomato and lettuce clipping awkwardly.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash followed the prompt instructions much better, correctly depicting the 'exploded' burger with all components suspended in mid-air. In contrast, Qwen Image Max produced a high-quality but traditional burger image that largely ignored the exploded view requirement.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent cinematic composition showing both the driver and the passenger clearly from the front.
  • + Highly realistic texture on the capybara's fur and the passenger's clothing.
  • + Perfectly captures the 'bored' expression of the businesswoman as requested.
  • The capybara's paws look slightly claw-like and unnatural compared to its actual anatomy.
  • The perspective through the windshield makes the car look a bit transparent above the dashboard.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Dynamic side-profile angle that feels like a candid photograph.
  • + Very detailed taxi interior, including the cracked ceiling and dashboard gauges.
  • + Realistic lighting interaction between the city lights and the car interior.
  • The businesswoman in the back is partially cut off and less distinct than in the other image.
  • The capybara's hands look more like human/primate hands than capybara paws.
  • The yellow cap is a simple baseball cap rather than a 'taxi driver cap'.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash is the winner because it follows the composition requirements more effectively, placing both subjects in clear view and perfectly capturing the requested 'bored' expression of the passenger. While Qwen Image Max has excellent interior lighting and texture, FLUX.2 provides a more cohesive interpretation of the 'taxi driver cap' and the overall storytelling aspect of the prompt.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent gothic font choice that fits the vintage aesthetic.
  • + Beautifully detailed jack-o-lantern and thorn-wood border.
  • Includes some hallucinated text/symbols in the bottom details section.
  • The parchment effect is less distinct compared to the other model.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Perfect text rendering for all requested details with no hallucinations.
  • + Superior parchment texture and 'vintage' paper feel.
  • + More dynamic banner design and effective moonlit background.
  • The thorns in the border are slightly repetitive and less organic looking.

Verdict: Qwen Image Max is the clear winner as it successfully rendered every piece of text without errors, whereas FLUX.2 [dev] Flash included illegible symbols next to the time and location. Qwen Image Max also better captured the 'dark parchment' request, creating a more cohesive vintage poster appearance.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent typography with clean, professional font choices.
  • + Perfect adherence to the isometric perspective.
  • + High-quality textures on the wooden diorama base and wasabi.
  • The sushi construction is slightly surreal, mixing nigiri toppings with a maki-like interior.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Beautiful glass-like material for the diorama base.
  • + More realistic variety of sushi types (nigiri, maki, gunkan, tamago).
  • + Effective use of drop shadows on text for depth.
  • The text is placed too high, touching the top edge of the frame.
  • The alignment of the circular plate on the square base is slightly off-center.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions very well, including the specific text and flag requirements. FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produced a cleaner, more graphic design with superior typography, while Qwen Image Max excelled at the material realism of the sushi and the unique glass-textured base.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent fur textures and fine detail rendering on the faces
  • + Cohesive group composition with beautiful golden hour lighting
  • + High-quality dew sparkles on the grass in the foreground
  • Duplicated animals including two bunnies and two fox kits
  • Static poses that feel more like a group portrait than 'tumbling and chasing'

Qwen Image Max

  • + Dynamic action capturing the 'tumbling' and 'chasing' aspect of the prompt
  • + Accurate count of distinct species types requested
  • + Strong interpretation of butterflies and god rays
  • Anatomical errors such as a golden retriever body with five legs/limbs
  • The baby bunny is missing from the scene entirely
  • Fox kit looks slightly more taxidermy-like or stiff compared to the dog or cat

Verdict: Qwen Image Max better captures the energy of the prompt by showing the animals actually tumbling and interacting, whereas FLUX.2 [dev] Flash provides a static, albeit very high-quality, portrait. However, FLUX.2 [dev] Flash remains more visually polished and avoids the jarring anatomical mutations seen in the Qwen output, even if it failed the count and specific action request.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Flash

  • + Excellent typography with a correct grave accent on the letter 'è'.
  • + Sophisticated texture and distressing that feels authentically vintage.
  • + Good design balance with the main text integrated into the curve of the banner.
  • The steam is a bit simplistic compared to the cloche detail.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Elegant stylized steam with a nice swirl effect.
  • + Clear and legible 'Est. 1720' text within its own distinct banner.
  • + Strong vector aesthetic with clean highlights.
  • Incorrectly used an acute accent instead of a grave accent on the 'E' in 'Caffè'.
  • The stained paper background is a bit heavy, distracting from the logo itself.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt well, but FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produced a more professional and accurate logo design. It correctly rendered the Italian accent in 'Caffè' and used a more cohesive layout where the main brand name is prioritized, whereas Qwen Image Max had a spelling error and a slightly clumsier banner arrangement.

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