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FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Black Forest Labs Nano Banana Pro Google

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

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

17.9 arena score

#51 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Nano Banana Pro

28.1 arena score

#2 of 62 in Text-to-Image

Best Image Editing right now Top 2 in Text-to-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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Perfectly sharp geometry and realistic glass thickness.
  • + High-quality leather texture on the book.
  • + Excellent rendering of light refraction through the glass.
  • The sphere appears to be levitating instead of resting on the bottom surface.
  • The scale of the sphere is slightly large for the described 'small' ball.

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Very realistic film-like photography texture.
  • + The sphere is correctly grounded on the floor of the cube.
  • + The wooden table has a more natural, weathered texture.
  • The glass box construction looks slightly warped or inconsistent at the seams.
  • The lighting on the cube's front face is a bit flat compared to the table.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produces a cleaner, more professional studio-quality image with impressive detail on the book and glass, although it fails to ground the sphere physically. Nano Banana Pro offers a more believable, organic scene where the sphere rests naturally on the glass, but it lacks the crystalline clarity and geometric precision found in FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent execution of long-exposure motion blur on passing vehicles.
  • + High resolution and clear reflections on the wet pavement.
  • + Perfect color contrast with the vibrant red bicycle.
  • The man is bending awkwardly and not clearly 'repairing' the bike; he looks like he's just leaning on it.
  • The composition feels a bit too clean and 'AI-commercial' despite the request for imperfect framing.

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Highly authentic 'candid' feel with realistic imperfect framing and skin texture.
  • + The subject is properly engaged in the act of repairing the bicycle while crouching.
  • + Captures the gritty aesthetic of a Japanese city street perfectly with readable signage and atmospheric lighting.
  • Failed to include the requested motion blur from passing cars.
  • The bicycle's rear wheel and kickstand have minor structural inconsistencies.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a technically superior image with impressive motion blur and clean reflections, but it feels more like a staged advertisement than a candid street photo. Nano Banana Pro significantly better captured the requested mood, candid realism, and the specific action of repairing the bike, despite missing the motion blur requirement. Nano Banana Pro is preferred for its superior adherence to the 'no stylization' and 'candid' aspects of the prompt.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • The image is completely black and contains no visible content.

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Excellent adherence to the prompt with detailed engraving and realistic beads in the hair.
  • + Stellar skin texture showing dirt and scars with lifelike ocular rendering.
  • + Beautiful cinematic lighting and bokeh sparks that create a convincing atmosphere.
  • The torch in the foreground is slightly out of focus, though this fits the shallow depth of field request.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra failed to generate any visible output, resulting in a black image. Nano Banana Pro successfully interpreted the complex prompt, delivering a highly detailed and cinematic portrait with impressive textures on the armor and skin.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Attractive isometric mockup presentation
  • + Balanced white space usage
  • + High-quality food photography
  • Confusing layout where categories and images don't align well
  • Text contains significant spelling errors like 'Pizzzans'

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'grid' layout request
  • + Logical structure with clear headings for appetizers, pizza, and mains
  • + Readable bold sans-serif fonts
  • Slightly simpler graphic design compared to Model A
  • Text is still gibberish, though more structured

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro followed the prompt requirements much more effectively, creating a logical grid layout with specific sections for Appetizers, Pizza, and Mains. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a more stylish mockup, but the actual content organization was messy and failed to create a distinct section-based grid for the requested categories.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent typography with a professional glowing neon effect
  • + High resolution burger textures and intricate lighting on the floating debris
  • + Clean and balanced symmetric composition suitable for a high-end advertisement
  • Failed to place the price inside a starburst as requested
  • The burger layers are duplicated rather than shown as individual distinct components

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Perfect interpretation of the 'exploded' concept with dynamic, angled components
  • + Exactly followed the starburst requirement for the price tag
  • + Strong sense of motion with flying sparks and splashes of sauce
  • The text layout feels a bit crowded at the top
  • The lower bun and lettuce have slightly less realistic texture compared to the other model

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produces a more polished and high-fidelity image with superior lighting, but Nano Banana Pro captures the 'exploded' motion more accurately and follows every specific prompt instruction, including the starburst element. Nano Banana Pro is the winner for better prompt adherence and a more dynamic layout.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Very realistic, messy chalk handwriting texture
  • + Excellent framing of the chalkboard within a cafe setting
  • Significant spelling errors and repetitive lines (e.g., 'Truffle mushroomm', 'fresh fresh daily')
  • Title is print-style rather than the requested elegant cursive
  • Failed to complete the 'Brown But...' item accurately, adding nonsensical text instead

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Perfect adherence to the text content requirements including the third menu item
  • + Realistic chalk dust smudges on the board background
  • + Clear, legible handwriting that maintains a consistent style
  • The font looks a bit more like a digital chalk font than authentic human handwriting
  • The 'elegant cursive' for the title is more of a slanted print

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro followed the prompt instructions much more effectively, accurately completing the menu items and following the spelling requirements perfectly. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has a more convincing 'hand-drawn' organic feel to the individual letters, it suffers from heavy hallucination, repetitive text, and poor spelling.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

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

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent cinematic lighting and atmosphere
  • + High level of anatomical detail on the horse and spacesuit
  • + Great perspective and scale with the Earth in the background
  • Completely failed the semantic instruction for the horse to be on top
  • Interpretive direction is a standard 'astronaut riding horse' trope

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Successfully followed the difficult 'horse on top' spatial instruction
  • + Creative and surreal interpretation with the horse wearing a nebula cape
  • + Good use of space-themed background elements like galaxies and satellites
  • The astronaut's hands and the horse's hooves merge awkwardly
  • Slightly lower fidelity on the horse's textures compared to Model A

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produces a much more polished and cinematic image, but it entirely ignores the core instruction that the horse should be on top. Nano Banana Pro successfully interprets the surreal spatial request, placing the horse above the astronaut, which makes it the winner for actual prompt adherence despite having slightly less refined textures.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + High resolution and very clean visual quality.
  • + Excellent texture on the capybara fur and the jacket.
  • + The background bokeh is aesthetically pleasing.
  • Failed the spatial logic of the prompt by placing the woman in the front seat holding a second steering wheel.
  • The capybara's paws are not visible on the steering wheel as requested.

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Followed the prompt instructions perfectly, placing the woman in the back seat and the capybara in the driver's seat.
  • + Accurately rendered the capybara's paws on the steering wheel.
  • + The taxi interior is more realistic with the inclusion of a meter and dash details.
  • The image is slightly noisier and has a lower-resolution look compared to Image A.
  • The 'TAXI' sign on top of the car is partly visible through the roof, causing a minor clipping error.

Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a much sharper and cleaner image, it failed significantly on the prompt's composition by putting the passenger in the front seat with her own steering wheel. Nano Banana Pro followed all instructions, including the specific seating arrangement and the capybara's hand placement, making it the better adherence to the text.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent typography rendering with zero spelling errors in the date and location fields.
  • + Crisp and clear illustration style with a high-quality scroll texture.
  • Includes a repetitive, misspelled duplicate text block below the banner ('noickt').
  • Missing the word 'Party' in the main title text.

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Perfectly follows all text instructions without spelling errors or duplicates.
  • + Superior atmospheric composition with the twisted trees framing the glowing jack-o-lantern and moon.
  • + The lighting effects and parchment texture feel more 'vintage' and cinematic.
  • The spiders in the border are a small addition not specifically requested, though they fit the theme.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro is the winner as it followed every instruction, including the exact title wording and banner text, without the bizarre text repetition found in FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has very sharp rendering, its failure to include the word 'Party' and the inclusion of a misspelled duplicate sentence makes it less usable as a final product.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent typography with a stylistic curve.
  • + Clean, professional soft lighting and PBR material rendering.
  • + Great interpretation of the 3D cartoon aesthetic.
  • Includes random elements like a ladybug and large plant not specified in the prompt.
  • The 'SUSHI' text is somewhat small compared to the 'JAPAN' text.

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Features a much higher variety of accurately rendered sushi types.
  • + Strong, bold, and clear text rendering that follows the prompt exactly.
  • + Better adherence to the 'diorama base' concept with the wooden block and moss.
  • The flag icon is slightly distorted compared to the clean circle in Model A.
  • Lighting is a bit flatter than the soft ambient occlusion seen in Model A.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro is the winner for its superior variety of sushi and exact adherence to the textual layout and diorama concept. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has slightly more refined lighting and material shaders, it introduced unwanted elements like a ladybug and a large plant that distracted from the core subject.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent soft lighting and atmosphere
  • + Includes a large number of butterflies as requested
  • + Consistent artistic style across all four animals
  • Has a more 'painterly' or CGI look than 'photorealistic'
  • The animals are mostly static rather than 'playfully chasing and tumbling'
  • The fox and kitten look very similar in facial structure

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Successfully captures the action of 'chasing and tumbling'
  • + Stronger adherence to the 'photorealistic' requirement
  • + Distinct and accurate textures for different fur types
  • Includes only one prominent butterfly
  • The kitten's facial expression is slightly distorted/uncanny
  • The god rays are a bit over-processed

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro better captures the dynamic action of animals 'chasing and tumbling' described in the prompt, along with a more realistic photographic texture. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra creates a more aesthetically dreamlike scene with beautiful lighting, but it feels more like a static illustration than a photorealistic action shot.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Strong vector emblem aesthetic with a balanced circular composition.
  • + Clean, professional line work suitable for a high-end restaurant logo.
  • + Accurate adherence to the requested color palette and texture.
  • Failed to spell the main brand name correctly, rendering it as 'Caffé Framilian'.
  • The design is slightly more complex than 'minimalist'.

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Perfectly spelled the brand name 'Caffè Florian'.
  • + Excellent 'Est. 1720' banner placement as requested.
  • + Captures the minimalist, vintage feel with elegant hand-drawn steam details.
  • The 'Est. 1720' text is slightly off-center within the banner.
  • The canvas has a bit more empty space compared to the emblem style of Model A.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro is the clear winner because it correctly spelled 'Caffè Florian', whereas FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra created a significant typo ('Framilian'). While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a more polished vector emblem, the spelling error makes it unusable, while Nano Banana Pro successfully captured all prompt elements with high accuracy.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
Nano Banana Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent NASA-inspired color palette.
  • + High-quality vector aesthetic with clean lines.
  • Nonsensical text and labels throughout the image.
  • Confusing layout that does not clearly follow the 1-6 numerical sequence requested.
  • Incorrect icons for several steps (e.g., Saturn V icon is for Saturn Vicin).

Nano Banana Pro

  • + Follows the requested 6-step sequence with logical flow and matching icons.
  • + Outstanding text rendering and legible, relevant labels.
  • + Strong adherence to the 'flat-vector' style and iconography requirements.
  • Perspective of the Saturn V at launch is slightly skewed.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro is the clear winner as it successfully follows the logical sequence of the Apollo 11 mission with accurate labels and icons for all 6 steps. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has a visually pleasing color palette, its text is gibberish and the infographic structure fails to communicate the requested information effectively.

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