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Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.2 [pro]
26.3
arena score
#8 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
18.5
arena score
#49 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
FLUX.2 [pro]
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FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
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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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent photorealistic texture on the red book and wooden table.
- + Accurate physics-based reflections on the glass and the table surface.
- + Perfect adherence to the lighting direction from the left.
- − The plant in the background is very blurred, making it less distinct through the glass.
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Very clean and sharp rendering of the glass edges.
- + Better visibility of the plant through the glass as requested.
- + High quality texture on the book spine and sphere.
- − The blue sphere appears to be floating unnaturally in the center of the cube.
- − The perspective of the glass base feels slightly detached from the table surface.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] produces a more grounded and realistic image where the sphere rests naturally on the bottom of the cube, and the lighting is beautifully handled. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra shows the background plant more clearly through the glass, it loses points on realism due to the floating sphere and less convincing shadows/reflections.
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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent shallow depth of field and bokeh realism.
- + Subtle and organic integration of light rain and ground ripples.
- + Stronger 'candid' feel with more natural-looking skin textures and clothing.
- − The 'motion blur from passing cars' is present but very subtle compared to Model B.
- − Structural issues with the bicycle frame near the chain stay.
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Great execution of motion blur from a passing car to signify movement.
- + Crisp details and high-contrast reflections on the road surface.
- + Anatomy of the bicycle is slightly more coherent than Model A.
- − The lighting on the man feels a bit too clean and studio-lit for a 'no stylization' candid photo.
- − Less shallow depth of field than requested, as background elements remain quite legible.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] captures the requested 'candid' and 'natural' aesthetic much better, providing a believable 50mm lens look with organic rain effects. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra does a better job with the motion blur aspect of the prompt, its overall composition feels more like a staged digital render and lacks the atmospheric grit of FLUX.2 [pro].
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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent adherence to all prompt details including braided hair with beads and ornate engraving.
- + Exceptional texture rendering on the leather straps and metal surfaces.
- + Dynamic lighting with realistic torchlight reflections and bokeh sparks.
- − The scars appear slightly superficial or 'painted on' rather than deep tissue damage.
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- − The model failed to generate a visible image, resulting in a solid black output.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed the complex prompt flawlessly, producing a high-quality cinematic portrait with rich textures and accurate lighting. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra failed to generate any content, providing only a black screen, making FLUX.2 [pro] the winner by default.
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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent adherence to the 'grid' requirement for food photos.
- + Clean, professional layout that feels like a real usable menu template.
- + Highly legible typography compared to the alternative.
- − Contains repetitive placeholder text (e.g., repeating Margherita Pizza).
- − Several spelling errors in headings like 'MINS' and 'MageFiza'.
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Stronger visual appeal with a vibrant orange background presentation.
- + Good use of bold sans-serif fonts for main headings.
- + Creative top-down photography integration.
- − Text consists entirely of illegible gibberish and weird character strings.
- − Fails the 'food photos in grid' instruction by overlapping images haphazardly.
- − Cluttered layout that feels less like a functional menu.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner for this task as it adheres much better to the layout requirements, specifically the grid structure and clean professional aesthetic. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has a punchier color palette, its text is completely nonsensical and the layout is too cramped for a functional 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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent typography with a realistic fiery/plasma effect on the main title.
- + Dynamics of the 'exploded' burger feel more natural with sauce droplets and crumbs in motion.
- + The starburst for the price is accurately rendered as requested.
- − The 'Limited Time Only' text is slightly thinner and less impactful than the main title.
- − The burger patties look a bit more standardized compared to the textured details in the other image.
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Highly detailed food photography with great texture on the lettuce and buns.
- + The background with glowing coals and flames creates a more literal fiery setting.
- − Failed to include the requested starburst for the price.
- − The burger composition is repetitive, essentially showing multiple whole burgers stacked rather than one 'exploded' burger.
- − Includes nonsensical AI-generated text at the bottom left and right.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt much more accurately, correctly integrating the starburst element and creating a more believable 'exploded' burger layout. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has impressive texture, it failed on key layout instructions and included unwanted garbled text at the bottom.
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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent text legibility and spelling accuracy.
- + The chalk texture is highly realistic with dust particles and smear effects.
- + Followed the handwriting and cursive requirements perfectly.
- − The slate board appears to be floating/hanging on a plain wall rather than a traditional wooden menu stand.
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Natural composition within a wooden frame.
- + Realistic chalk lighting and contrast.
- − Poor text rendering with several spelling errors and repetitive words.
- − Failed to provide the 'elegant cursive' requested for the title.
- − The layout of the menu items is disorganized and nonsensical.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed the complex text instructions perfectly, producing clear, correctly spelled, and aesthetically pleasing chalk handwriting. In contrast, FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra struggled significantly with the text content, resulting in garbled words and failed to adhere to the specific cursive handwriting style requested.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
FLUX.2 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent adherence to the 'horse on top' spatial instruction
- + Cinematic lighting with beautiful galaxy backgrounds
- + High level of anatomical detail on the horse
- − The transition where the horse's legs meet the astronaut's back is a bit clunky and surreal in a messy way
- − Duplication of the horse's lower body creates visual confusion
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Extremely high resolution and clarity
- + Clean, professional composition
- + Vibrant colors and realistic textures
- − Completely failed the negative constraint to have the horse on top
- − Interpretations is a standard 'astronaut on horse' cliché
- − Includes strange artifacts like a tiny orange figure on the jetpack
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed the difficult spatial instruction to place the horse on top of the astronaut, whereas FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a standard image of an astronaut riding a horse. Despite some anatomical confusion in its surreal interpretation, FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner for actually following the specific prompt logic.
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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent photorealism with realistic texture on the capybara's fur and the leather jacket
- + Strong adherence to prompt layout with the capybara in the driver's seat and the woman in the back
- + Highly detailed taxi interior including the dashboard, radio unit, and taxi meter
- − The capybara's front paws look a bit like human hands in gloves rather than animal paws
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Sharp lighting and clean bokeh effect on the city lights behind the vehicle
- + Correct rendering of the capybara's head shape and fur
- − The woman is placed in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat as requested
- − The steering wheel appears to be located between the two characters or in front of the passenger
- − The capybara is on the left side of the frame but the steering wheel is on the right, which is illogical for a driver
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed the spatial instructions of the prompt perfectly, placing the capybara in the driver's seat and the businesswoman in the back, while maintaining a high level of photorealistic detail. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra failed on the composition, placing both characters in the front and confusing the placement of the steering wheel.
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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent typography with perfect spelling in all fields
- + Highly cinematic lighting and atmospheric depth in the background
- + Sophisticated integration of the spider web and thorn border elements
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Strong composition with a prominent scroll banner effect
- + Clear gothic-style font for the primary title
- + Distinct and detailed thorny border
- − Major text repetition and spelling errors in the secondary banner section
- − Missing the word 'Party' from the main title
- − Slightly less 'cinematic' lighting compared to Model A
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt more accurately, particularly regarding the text content where it included the word 'Party' in the title and maintained perfect spelling throughout. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra suffered from significant text hallucinations, repeating the invitation phrase with errors like 'noickt', making it less functional as a real 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.2 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent typography rendering with bold, clean fonts
- + Perfect adherence to the isometric perspective and composition
- + High-quality 'toy' aesthetic with distinct PBR-like textures
- − The sushi rice grains look a bit like uniform bubbles rather than realistic rice
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Beautiful soft lighting and color palette
- + Highly detailed and appetizing food textures
- + Charming miniature objects like the plant and small accessories
- − Did not follow the text instructions well, using a lighter font and curved layout for 'JAPAN'
- − Failed the 'minimal garnish' constraint by adding numerous extra items
- − The inclusion of a beetle-like bug on the board is an odd and potentially unappealing choice
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed all prompt instructions perfectly, particularly the layout of the text and the clean, isometric diorama aesthetic. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra created a more artistic and visually soft scene, it failed on the specific typography requirements and introduced unwanted elements like a bug and excessive garnish.
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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent anatomical realism for all four animals.
- + Beautiful lighting with tangible dew sparkles on the grass.
- + Superior fur texture and lifelike eye details.
- − The composition is a bit crowded with the animals huddled in the center.
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Stronger adherence to the 'playfully chasing' aspect of the prompt.
- + Bright, warm golden sunrise light with clear god rays.
- + Whimsical and dreamlike atmosphere.
- − The animals look more like stylized plush toys than 'hyper-photorealistic' creatures.
- − Anatomical issues, particularly the fox-kitten hybrid appearance of the animal on the right.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] wins due to its significantly higher level of realism and anatomical accuracy, perfectly capturing the different fur types and facial structures of the four species. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has a lovely whimsical atmosphere and better lighting effects, its subjects appear too cartoonish and artificial for a 'hyper-photorealistic' prompt.
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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Perfect text accuracy including the required accent on 'Caffè'.
- + Clean vector aesthetic with sophisticated vintage cross-hatching.
- + Excellent use of the background texture as requested.
- − The circular border is slightly disconnected and breaks the emblem flow.
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Strong composition with a bold, integrated banner style.
- + Dynamic steam illustration above the cloche.
- + Rich use of warm brown tones for a more impactful brand presence.
- − Significant spelling error, rendering it as 'Caffé Framilian'.
- − The design is a bit crowded compared to the requested 'minimalist' style.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt more effectively, delivering perfect typography and a clean minimalist aesthetic that matches the 'vector emblem' request. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra created a visually striking design but failed on the primary text content, misspelling the restaurant name.
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 [pro]
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent adherence to the logical flow of the requested steps.
- + Very clean and professional flat-vector design that feels like a coherent poster.
- + Accurate and legible titles for each phase of the mission.
- − The rocket in the launch icon looks slightly more like a generic shuttle than a Saturn V.
- − Filler text is used for the descriptions instead of meaningful mission data.
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Successfully uses the requested NASA-inspired muted color palette.
- + Crisp vector graphics with a very modern, minimalist aesthetic.
- − Failed to provide a logical step order, with numbers jumping from 2 to 5 and repeating.
- − The layout is cluttered and confusing, with text boxes that don't clearly align with the icons.
- − Included random planet icons (like a ringed planet) that are not relevant to the Apollo 11 mission.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt's structural requirements much better, creating an easy-to-read chronological flow from launch to landing. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a stylish aesthetic but failed significantly on the informational logic, misnumbering the steps and including irrelevant astronomical illustrations like Saturn.
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