FLUX.2 [pro] Black Forest Labs vs LongCat-Image Meituan

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent spatial logic and depth of field
• + Realistic glass refraction and sharp reflections on the wooden surface
• + Sophisticated texture on the red book cover

• − The glass cube looks more like an acrylic display case due to the thinness of the panels

LongCat-Image

• + Solid, heavy glass appearance with realistic bevelling
• + Vibrant blue sphere with beautiful internal translucency
• + Follows all prompt instructions including light direction and plant placement

• − The plant behind the glass shows some minor distortion/disconnection at the edges of the cube
• − Shadows on the table are slightly less detailed compared to Model A

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent shallow depth of field that accurately mimics a 50mm lens.
• + High realism in skin textures, fabric, and wet pavement reflections.
• + Accurate bike anatomy and believable 'candid' interaction.

• − The bike chain and gear assembly are slightly simplified and physically impossible upon close inspection.
• − The motion blur from passing cars is subtle rather than prominent.

LongCat-Image

• + Stronger depiction of falling rain and bright reflections.
• + Good cinematic atmosphere with vibrant color.

• − Serious anatomical issues with the bicycle, creating a nonsensical triple-wheeled or double-forked bike.
• − Lacks the requested shallow depth of field, with the background remaining relatively sharp.
• − The man's hand/finger positioning is distorted and less realistic.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Exceptional realism in facial skin texture and lifelike eyes
• + Perfect interpretation of the close portrait framing
• + Highly detailed engraving on the armor with authentic lighting reflections

• − The scars look slightly painted on rather than deep tissue injuries

LongCat-Image

• + Excellent detail on the chainmail and cloth underlayers
• + Solid depiction of the engraved plate armor and beads
• + Dynamic bokeh sparks in the background

• − The portrait is a medium shot rather than any requested 'close' portrait
• − The scar on the cheek has a messy, ink-like texture that lacks realism
• − Slightly less lifelike facial features compared to the competitor

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Clean, professional layout that genuinely looks like a usable restaurant menu.
• + Excellent text legibility and mostly coherent English spelling for headings.
• + Accurate high-quality food photography that fits the grid prompt.

• − Repeated items in the list sections (e.g., 'Margherita Pizza' listed three times).
• − Pricing is inconsistent and nonsensical (e.g., '$50' for garlic bread).

LongCat-Image

• + Vibrant color palette with energetic blue and yellow accents.
• + Dynamic composition with varied image sizes.

• − Text is mostly illegible gibberish.
• − The layout is cluttered and does not feel professional or minimalist.
• − Distorted artifacts in several of the food images.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent typography with a cohesive fiery texture and glow.
• + Realistic lighting and shadows on the suspended food elements.
• + Dynamics swirls of sauce and crumbs perfectly capture the 'exploded' motion.

• − The 'exploded' effect is slightly more vertical and less chaotic than it could be.

LongCat-Image

• + Strong contrast with the charcoal and fire at the bottom of the frame.
• + Clear, legible text inside a sharp starburst bubble.
• + Good color saturation and vibrance.

• − Failed the 'exploded burger' requirement; the burger is mostly assembled rather than suspended in components.
• − Graphic design feels a bit cluttered with the text overlapping significantly.
• − The burger textures look slightly more artificial/plastic compared to Model A.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent text legibility and spelling accuracy for all requested items.
• + Authentic chalk texture and cursive handwriting style that perfectly matches the 'handwritten' request.
• + Logical completion of the truncated 'Brown But...' prompt to create Chocolate Chip Cookies.

• − The board choice is more like a slate tile than a traditional large café chalkboard.
• − The composition is a bit tight on the sides of the board.

LongCat-Image

• + Atmospheric background with a clear sense of a café setting.
• + Good use of layout and spacing for a standing menu board.

• − Significant spelling errors and illegible text throughout the board (e.g., 'ToayS StayS').
• − The handwriting style appears more like digital paint than realistic chalk.
• − Failed to correctly interpret the 'Brown But...' item, instead mixing up the and pricing and item names.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent adherence to the 'horse on top' spatial instruction
• + High visual quality with realistic lighting and cinematic detail
• + Strong composition that conveys a dreamy, surreal atmosphere

• − Anatomical fusion where the horse's legs merge oddly with the astronaut's pack

LongCat-Image

• + Sharp focus and clean rendering of individual elements
• + Vibrant colors and a classic sci-fi aesthetic

• − Failed the primary prompt instruction by placing the astronaut on top of the horse
• − Lower realism with a composited look between the foreground and background
• − Disorganized composition with several stray flying objects

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent photorealism with cinematic lighting and a shallow depth of field.
• + Consistent interior perspective that feels immersive within the car.
• + The capybara's hands are rendered as paws with fur, maintaining anatomical consistency.

LongCat-Image

• + Features a more prominent exterior view of the iconic yellow taxi body.
• + Good facial expressions on the passengers that match the requested 'bored' look.

• − The capybara's hand is rendered as a human-like hand with dark skin and claws, which is anatomically confusing.
• − Presence of two women in the back seat despite the prompt requesting one businesswoman.
• − The taxi's roof sign is floating slightly and has gibberish text.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Perfect text rendering for all requested details including the small scroll.
• + Atmospheric cinematic lighting and coherent background scene.
• + Professional layout that feels like a real invitation.

• − The 'webs and thorns' border is a bit dark and blends into the corners.

LongCat-Image

• + Bold, distinctive thorn and spiderweb border.
• + Bright and legible central parchment area.

• − Significant text errors in the event details section ('The Armiees', '3uulie').
• − The background scene is visible through a strange cut-out in the parchment rather than being integrated.
• − The thorn border looks a bit repetitive and synthetic.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent typography with clean, bold execution.
• + Perfectly captures the isometric 45-degree perspective on a diorama base.
• + High-quality 3D renders with distinct PBR material feel.

• − The rice texture is slightly stylized/bumpy, bordering on toy-like rather than realistic rice.

LongCat-Image

• + Beautiful vibrant colors and soft cartoonish textures.
• + Includes a waving flag icon as requested.
• + Good lighting and shadows on the wooden tray.

• − Text rendering is slightly inconsistent in weight and alignment.
• − The perspective is more of a standard low-angle shot rather than true 45-degree isometric.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent anatomical accuracy across all four requested species
• + High-quality fur texture and realistic environmental lighting
• + Subtle and professional integration of god rays and field depth

• − The animals are somewhat static rather than 'tumbling' as requested

LongCat-Image

• + Strong adherence to the 'god rays' and 'joyful' vibe of the prompt
• + Captures a sense of movement and playfulness in the puppy's pose

• − Severe anatomical errors including a cat with bunny ears and a missing fourth animal
• − The butterfly and dewdrop elements look poorly composited and artificial
• − Overall quality leans toward a cartoonish rather than photorealistic aesthetic

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent typography with correct accent usage on 'Caffè'.
• + Clean vector-style execution with professional minimalism.
• + Perfect adherence to all prompt elements including the banner and steam.

• − The circular border is slightly interrupted by the main text.

LongCat-Image

• + Strong vintage woodcut aesthetic.
• + Good use of the 'Est. 1720' banner.

• − Repetitive text with 'Caffè' appearing twice in the center.
• − Clattered composition that lacks the requested minimalism.
• − Text rendering on 'Caffè' is messy and overlaps with the steam.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent layout following the step-by-step narrative requested.
• + Beautiful modern vector style with a clear NASA-inspired color palette.
• + Legible titles and well-designed icons for each phase of the mission.

• − The placeholder text for descriptions is gibberish.
• − The Saturn V rocket icon looks more like a shuttle or a generic rocket than a Saturn V.

LongCat-Image

• + Strong thematic use of navy and red colors.
• + The iconography for the lunar module and flags is stylized and attractive.

• − Completely fails the step-by-step instruction, including only one or two clear steps.
• − Text rendering is poor and illegible throughout the design.
• − Layout feels cluttered and does not follow an infographic logic.