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Settled by community votes across 9 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.2 [max]
25.9
arena score
#10 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
22.5
arena score
#32 of 62 in Text-to-Image
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Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
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Shared challenges
9
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 [max]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent photorealistic texture on the red book cover.
- + Logical placement of the sphere resting on the bottom surface.
- + High visual quality with realistic light refractions and reflections.
- − The glass cube has a mirrored base which wasn't explicitly requested but adds to realism.
- − The indoor plant is quite blurry in the background.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Clearer depiction of the plant behind the glass.
- + Accurate adherence to the light source coming from the left window.
- + Minimalist aesthetic.
- − The blue sphere is floating inexplicably in the center of the cube.
- − The perspective of the cube's edges is slightly distorted/inconsistent near the back.
- − The wooden table texture is less crisp than in Model A.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] produced a more believable and high-quality image, particularly regarding the physics of the sphere resting on the surface and the realistic textures of the book and wood. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the prompt well, the sphere floating in mid-air and the slight perspective issues make it less successful than FLUX.2 [max].
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 [max]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent photographic quality and texture on the bun and ingredients.
- + Dynamic sense of motion with flying croutons, sauce ribbons, and embers.
- + Highly legible and well-integrated typography that follows the requested fiery style.
- − The starburst graphic is a bit simple compared to the high-quality photography.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Very strong fire effects on the text and in the background.
- + Clear separation of layers for the exploded burger effect.
- + Accurate text rendering and placement.
- − The patty texture looks slightly less realistic and more processed than Model A.
- − The starburst graphic overlaps the top bun in a way that feels less balanced.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, producing high-quality commercial-grade imagery. FLUX.2 [max] is the winner due toits superior texture rendering on the food and a more professional layout of the decorative elements like the sauce and flying crumbs, which gives it a more 'dynamic' feel as requested.
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 [max]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent chalk texture with realistic smudges and dusty residues on the board.
- + Perfect spelling and strict adherence to the requested truncated text for the final item.
- + High-quality lighting and composition that feels professional and atmospheric.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Very natural handwriting variation with charcteristic 'human' inconsistencies.
- + Good background context showing a café setting.
- + Strong legibility while maintaining a hand-drawn feel.
- − Failed to follow the prompt's truncation for the final item, completing the word 'Cookies' instead of stopping at 'But...'.
- − The text looks slightly like a digital overlay in some areas rather than being embedded in the chalkboard surface.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] produced a more technically accurate result, following the negative constraint of the prompt's truncated last item ('Brown But...') perfectly and capturing a hyper-realistic chalk texture. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the handwriting style well but ignored the prompt's specific cutoff for the last item, completing the full menu description instead.
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 [max]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent photographic lighting and depth of field
- + High resolution textures on the capybara's fur and the jacket
- − The capybara has human hands instead of front paws
- − The camera angle makes it look like the businesswoman is sitting in the passenger seat rather than the back seat
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully depicts the capybara with its actual paws on the wheel
- + Better spatial composition with the passenger clearly in the back seat
- + Included relevant NYC taxi details like the TLC license sticker
- − The passenger's hands and phone interaction are slightly warped
- − The capybara's cap looks a bit small and sits awkwardly on its head
Verdict: While FLUX.2 initially appears to have higher visual fidelity, it fails significantly on anatomical logic by giving the capybara human hands. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the prompt much more accurately, correctly placing the passenger in the back seat and depicting the capybara with paws, while also capturing the specific atmosphere of a New York taxi.
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 [max]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent typography with a glowing gothic effect.
- + Highly atmospheric and cinematic lighting.
- + Perfectly balanced composition with a professional, polished feel.
- − The 'scroll banner' is a bit simplistic compared to a traditional banner shape.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Creative use of green glowing lighting for the jack-o-lantern.
- + Detailed rendering of bat features and large wings.
- + Accurate inclusion of all requested text elements.
- − The text rendering is slightly less crisp and exhibits minor artifacts near the edges.
- − The borders look a bit more digital and less integrated with the parchment texture.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] wins for its superior cinematic quality and elegant font choices that better suit the 'vintage gothic' theme. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the prompt closely and added creative green lighting, FLUX.2 [max] produced a more polished and visually cohesive invitation that looks like a professional design.
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 [max]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent layout with a multi-tiered diorama base that feels like a complete miniature scene.
- + Clean, professional typography and perfect flag icon placement.
- + Includes relevant details like chopsticks and a wooden serving platter.
- − The text is slightly off-center compared to the 3D base.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + High textural clarity on the individual rice grains.
- + Simple and clean composition that adheres to the 45-degree isometric request.
- − The 'JAPAN' text takes up too much of the frame, making the composition feel crowded.
- − The flag icon is floating awkwardly between the words.
- − The base is very basic and lacks the 'diorama' feel requested.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] provides a much more sophisticated interpretation of a 'miniature diorama' by including a multi-tiered base and extra elements like chopsticks and ginger. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro has impressive texture work on the food itself, its typography is oversized and the overall composition lacks the depth and charm of the FLUX.2 [max] output.
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 [max]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent depiction of dynamic movement through action poses
- + Superior environmental atmosphere with subtle god rays and morning dew
- + Consistent anatomy across all four requested animals
- − The fox kit's size is slightly less distinctive compared to the kitten than in real life
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Beautifully vibrant flowers and strong 'god rays' lighting effect
- + Great physical interaction between the animals conveying the 'tumbling' prompt
- + High detail in the kitten's tabby fur patterns
- − Anatomical issues with the rabbit's neck and body connection
- − The fox has an abnormally long, thin tail that looks slightly artificial
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt well, including all four specific animals and the morning atmosphere. FLUX.2 [max] is the winner because it managed to capture the sense of motion and playfulness with much cleaner anatomy and more realistic lighting, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 Pro had several structural issues with the rabbit and fox's bodies.
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 [max]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent typography with perfect spelling and accent marks.
- + Clean vector emblem composition that feels professional.
- + Subtle paper texture effectively adds a vintage feel.
- − The cloche is a bit small within the overall frame compared to the text.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Stronger focus on the cloche dome as a central design element.
- + Good use of the warm brown and cream color palette.
- − Contains a spelling error in the name ('Floriian' instead of 'Florian').
- − The composition feels slightly crowded with overlapping elements.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] produced a superior, professional-grade logo with perfect typography and a balanced vector layout that aligns well with the 'vintage minimalist' request. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro failed on the text rendering, doubling the 'i' in Florian, and the layout feels less cohesive as a restaurant emblem.
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 [max]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Includes relevant names and portraits of the crew for added context.
- + Excellent adherence to the color palette and typography style.
- + Crisp, clean vector-style icons with professional spacing.
- − Logical flow is confusing, with 'Earth Orbit' repeated three times and missing step numbers.
- − The rocket icon looks like a generic Space Shuttle/modern rocket rather than the Saturn V.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Follows the logical flow of information significantly better with numbered steps.
- + The icons are highly accurate to the actual Apollo hardware (Saturn V and Lunar Module).
- + Great use of vertical space to create a narrative path from Earth to Moon.
- − The character icons at the bottom are inconsistent in style compared to the rest of the poster.
- − Text size is a bit small for an infographic poster layout.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner for following the requested logical structure and accurately depicting the mission's specific hardware (Saturn V and LM). While FLUX.2 [max] has a slightly cleaner vector aesthetic, its failure to number the steps and the repetition of the 'Earth Orbit' label makes the infographic factually confusing and less useful.
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