Black Forest Labs' ultra-high resolution image generation model, an enhanced version of FLUX1.1 [pro] optimized for premium quality output
Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
#51 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Grok Imagine Image Pro
#16 of 62 in Text-to-Image
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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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Excellent photorealistic rendering of glass and light reflections
- + Sharp focus and high-quality textures on the red book and table
- + Precise alignment of the glass cube edges
- − The blue sphere is levitating inside the cube, which might look unnatural
- − The book on top is slightly larger than the cube, creating a minor overhang
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Includes a clever, meta title on the book: 'Reflections in Glass'
- + Realistic placement of the sphere resting on the bottom of the cube
- + Captures the rustic wooden table texture exceptionally well
- − Internal reflections and refraction on the glass walls are slightly physics-defying
- − The plant pot is visible through the cube but has a double-image/ghosting effect on the right side
Verdict: Both models followed the spatial instructions perfectly. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produces a cleaner, more modern photographic look with superior lighting, though the sphere is floating. Grok Imagine Image Pro added a creative touch with the book title and a more grounded composition, but the transparency of the glass cube contains some visual glitches.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Excellent motion blur on the passing vehicle
- + High-quality reflections on the wet asphalt
- + Strong adherence to the framing and cinematic lighting request
- − The subject is standing and leaning rather than 'repairing' the bike
- − The red frame of the bicycle is missing a down tube, showing structural incoherence
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Very accurate interpretation of 'repairing' with a tool and crouching pose
- + Highly realistic skin textures and apparel
- + Consistent bicycle anatomy with weathered texture
- − Missing the 'motion blur from passing cars' requested in the prompt
- − Slightly less 'cinematic' lighting compared to Model A
Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra captures the cinematic atmosphere and movement of the street much better, but fails on the basic anatomy of the bicycle. Grok Imagine Image Pro follows the primary action of 'repairing' more accurately and provides a more realistic subject, though it ignores the specific instruction for motion blur on the vehicles. Grok is the preferred choice for its grounded realism and adherence to the central activity.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- − Failed to generate any visible image content.
- − Output is a solid black frame.
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Excellent adherence to all prompt details including braided hair with beads, scars, and dirt.
- + Highly detailed textures on the engraved armor and leather straps.
- + Perfect atmospheric lighting with orange bokeh sparks and warm highlights.
- − The latin text 'Lux in in tenebris' contains a repetition error ('in in').
Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra failed to produce an image, resulting in a black frame. Grok Imagine Image Pro successfully captured the detailed, battle-worn aesthetic requested, showcasing extreme clarity in skin textures and armor engravings.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Excellent professional flyer-style composition with a realistic paper fold effect.
- + Clear and modern branding aesthetics with a cohesive color palette.
- − Text contains several spelling errors (e.g., 'Pizzzans', 'Appet Love').
- − The grid layout feels slightly cluttered with overlapping elements.
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Perfect adherence to the grid-based request with a highly organized layout.
- + Impressive food photography detail and consistency across all nine images.
- + Text is highly legible and follows the requested sections for Appetizers, Pizza, and Mains.
- − The font choice for the descriptions is a bit stylized rather than a standard clean 'modern sans-serif'.
- − Slight repetition in descriptions (the 'Prosciutto Arugula' text is used for multiple items).
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt well, but Grok Imagine Image Pro is the winner because it adhered more strictly to the requested grid format and categorized the food items into the specified sections perfectly. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has a more realistic mock-up presentation, its text spelling was poorer and the layout lacked the specific 'grid of food photos' clarity seen in the competitor.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Excellent typography rendering with zero spelling errors.
- + High visual clarity and photorealistic texture on the burger components.
- + Clean, professional layout that feels like a finished marketing asset.
- − Missed the 'starburst' request for the price point.
- − The burger stack feels a bit static and vertically aligned rather than 'exploded'.
- − Contains some hallucinated fine print text at the bottom.
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Successfully included the starburst element for the price.
- + Dynamic movement and 'exploded' arrangement closer to the prompt's intent.
- + Stronger creative use of 'fiery' glow effects on the text.
- − Slightly lower fidelity on textures compared to model A.
- − The 'starburst' shape has a somewhat clip-art aesthetic that clashes with the realism.
Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a cleaner, more professional advertisement with perfect text rendering, though it missed the starburst requirement. Grok Imagine Image Pro captured the dynamic, exploded motion of the burger much better and followed all prompt elements including the starburst, making it the better interpretation of the creative brief despite lower image refinement.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Excellent texture on the chalkboard frame and surroundings.
- + Natural chalk smudge effects on the edges of the board.
- − Major text hallucinations and spelling errors like 'Truffle mushroommm' and 'friistratnisnios'.
- − Inconsistent handwriting style that looks more like a digital marker than chalk in various places.
- − Frequent repetition of phrases at the bottom of the board.
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Perfect text rendering with zero spelling errors across the entire menu.
- + Highly realistic chalk texture with consistent strokes and pressure variations.
- + Great adherence to the request for cursive flourishes and layout.
- − The lighting in the background is a bit generic and flat compared to Model A.
Verdict: Grok Imagine Image Pro significantly outperforms FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra by providing perfectly legible, accurately spelled text that follows every instruction in the prompt. While FLUX1.1 suffered from severe text hallucinations and repetitive phrases, Grok maintained high visual quality and perfect composition of the menu items.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + High resolution and realistic textures on the horse and suit
- + Cinematic composition with a realistic planet Earth background
- + Excellent handling of light and shadows
- − Failed the spatial prompt regarding 'horse on top'
- − The astronaut is riding the horse in the traditional way
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Successfully followed the difficult spatial instruction of having the horse on top of the astronaut
- + Vibrant colors and a sense of surrealism in the nebula background
- + Good anatomical proportions for both horse and astronaut
- − The transition area where the horse is 'riding' the astronaut is slightly vague and lacks physical contact points
- − Slightly less cinematic and more illustrative compared to the competitor
Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a much more photorealistic and cinematic image, it completely ignored the specific negative constraint that requested the horse be on top of the astronaut. Grok Imagine Image Pro successfully interpreted the complex surrealist request, placing the horse above the floating astronaut, making it the superior choice for prompt adherence.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur and the coat fabric.
- + Warm, cinematic lighting that blends the character and background well.
- + Creative use of depth through the side profile shot.
- − The passenger is seated in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat as requested.
- − The capybara's paws are not placed on the steering wheel correctly; the woman is holding it instead.
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Perfect adherence to character placement with the passenger in the back seat.
- + Accurate text rendering on the taxi driver's cap (NYC TLC Medallion).
- + Correct implementation of the capybara's paws on the steering wheel.
- − The capybara's face is slightly less photorealistic compared to Model A.
- − Lighting on the passenger's face is a bit harsh and less atmospheric than the cab interior.
Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produces a more aesthetically pleasing and high-resolution texture, it failed significantly on the spatial prompts by placing the passenger in the front and having her hold the wheel. Grok Imagine Image Pro followed every specific instruction in the prompt, including the 'bored' expression, the back seat placement, and the capybara's grip on the steering wheel, making it the superior choice for prompt adherence.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Excellent typography rendering with zero spelling errors in the date and location details
- + Clean, organized layout with sophisticated border detailing
- − Repeated the sub-title text with a misspelling ('noickt') directly below the banner
- − Missing the word 'Party' in the main title
- − The illustration style is a bit flat compared to the requested 'cinematic' lighting
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Perfect adherence to all text requirements including the full title and scroll banner text
- + Superior atmospheric lighting and depth creating a truly cinematic, spooky mood
- + Very creative and faithful interpretation of the gothic border with webs and thorns
- − Placement of the date and time on one line makes the bottom look slightly crowded
- − The spiderweb patterns in the corners are a bit repetitive
Verdict: Grok Imagine Image Pro is the clear winner as it followed every textual instruction perfectly and delivered a much more atmospheric, cinematic, and cohesive piece of art. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra suffered from significant text repetition errors and missed a word in the primary title.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Excellent adherence to the 'diorama base' request with a square isometric platform.
- + Dynamic and sophisticated composition with varied textures and soft lighting.
- + Highly aesthetic text integration that fits naturally into the cartoon scene style.
- − Includes some confusing small details, like an object that looks like a bug on the wooden board.
- − The plant in the background was not specifically requested and adds visual clutter.
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Very clean and literal interpretation of the sushi pieces themselves with clear PBR-style highlights.
- + Bold, clear text and icon placement that is highly readable.
- + Follows the 'minimal garnish' instruction strictly.
- − The 'diorama base' is just a simple circular board, lacking the isometric diorama feel of Model A.
- − The textures on the rice look a bit more repetitive and plastic compared to Model A.
- − The layout is more static and less creative than the competitor.
Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra created a much more compelling 'isometric diorama' scene that captures the miniature aesthetic requested, whereas Grok Imagine Image Pro produced a simpler product-style shot. While Grok Imagine Image Pro handled the sushi details very cleanly, FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra's artistic composition and superior lighting make it the more visually impressive result.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Excellent soft lighting with beautiful bokeh and god rays
- + Cohesive artistic style and adorable, expressive animal features
- + Consistent fur textures and high level of detail in the faces
- − The style leans more toward 3D digital art/animation than 'hyper-photorealistic'
- − The animals are mostly sitting rather than 'tumbling' as requested
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Better adherence to the 'tumbling' and 'playfully chasing' action described in the prompt
- + More realistic animal proportions and anatomy compared to Image A
- + Includes visible dew sparkles and more distinct butterfly species
- − Lighting feels flatter and less integrated than in Image A
- − The shadows on the grass do not perfectly match the low sun position
Verdict: Grok Imagine Image Pro followed the action requirements of the prompt much better, capturing the tumbling and playfulness that FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra missed. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a more aesthetically 'cute' and polished image, it looks more like a Pixar still than the hyper-photorealistic scene requested.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Ornate and sophisticated vector style
- + Excellent use of warm brown tones and paper texture
- + Clear and stylish rendering of the cloche dome
- − Spelling error in the main brand name ('Framilian' instead of 'Florian')
- − The 'Est. 1720' is not on a traditional ribbon banner as requested
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Perfect spelling of 'Caffè Florian'
- + Accurately represents all prompt elements including the 'Est. 1720' banner
- + Clean, minimalist vector aesthetic
- − Typography for 'Florian' feels slightly unbalanced or generic compared to 'Caffè'
- − The steam effect is a bit simplified
Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produces a more visually rich and professional-looking emblem, it fails on the most critical aspect of a logo: correct spelling. Grok Imagine Image Pro successfully follows all prompt instructions, including proper spelling and the specific placement of elements like the banner, making it the more functional output.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra
- + Features a more visually interesting and complex layout.
- + Strong adherence to the NASA-inspired color palette and flat vector style.
- + Higher artistic complexity in the moon and star field rendering.
- − Text is largely illegible gibberish except for the main header.
- − The logic and numbering of the steps are confused and non-sequential.
- − Iconography is inconsistent with the specific steps requested.
Grok Imagine Image Pro
- + Excellent text rendering and total adherence to the requested 6-step timeline.
- + Clean, professional vertical infographic layout that is easy to follow.
- + Icons perfectly match the specific descriptions provided in the prompt.
- − Composition is somewhat basic and has significant unused empty space.
- − Red accent color is used sparingly compared to the core palette elements.
Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has a more stylistically ambitious 'poster' feel, it fails significantly on the informational aspects of the prompt, with scrambled text and illogical sequencing. Grok Imagine Image Pro successfully follows every instruction, providing a clear, legible 6-step timeline with accurate icons and correct crew information.
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