FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Black Forest Labs vs Qwen Image Alibaba

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent refraction and transparency effects through the glass cube.
• + High-resolution texture on the book cover and realistic lighting.
• + Accurate placement of the sphere floating inside the volume.

• − The sphere appears to be floating mid-air inside the cube, which might be a slightly surreal interpretation of 'inside'.
• − The plant's positioning feels a bit crowded against the glass.

Qwen Image

• + Natural composition with a clear view of the plant behind the cube.
• + Relatively realistic light scattering and reflection on the glass surfaces.
• + The sphere rests on the bottom surface, which feels grounded.

• − The glass cube has internal vertical seams that look like support struts rather than a single glass volume.
• − The red book appears significantly smaller than the cube, whereas a typical book would likely cover more area.
• − Lower overall sharpness and detail compared to the other image.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent execution of long-exposure motion blur on passing traffic.
• + High-fidelity textures on the man's clothing and the wet pavement.
• + Accurate reflections and realistic lighting interaction with the red bike.

• − The man's hands are not clearly engaged in 'repairing' the bike, more just holding it.
• − The bicycle's mechanical structure is slightly simplified/broken near the pedals.

Qwen Image

• + Stronger 'candid' feel with more natural, expressive posture for the elderly man.
• + The man is clearly interacting with the seat/bike for a repair task.
• + Good atmospheric rain effect.

• − Failed to generate the requested motion blur from passing cars (cars are static/slow).
• − The bicycle's front fork and wheel alignment are physically impossible/detached.
• − Lower image resolution and overall clarity compared to the competitor.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Exquisite texture on the skin and facial hair
• + Perfect adherence to 'faint scars and dirt' for a grounded look
• + Consistent and realistic engravings on various types of plate armor

• − Composition is a bit tighter than the requested close portrait, feels like a crop
• − Bokeh sparks are very subtle and almost meld into the darkness

Qwen Image

• + Dynamic lighting with a visible light source
• + Clear inclusion of all requested elements including beads and sparks
• + Strong contrast and vibrant colors

• − Scars look like heavy face paint or stage makeup rather than skin tissue
• − The sparks look like artificial vector star-shapes rather than photographic bokeh
• − Metal textures are slightly smoothed over compared to the other model

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent professional mock-up presentation with realistic paper fold effects.
• + Clean typography that follows the requested section headers closely.
• + Coherent and appetizing food photography that integrates well with the white space.

• − Includes some gibberish text in the descriptions and pricing.
• − The grid layout for the photos is a bit irregular compared to a standard grid.

Qwen Image

• + Perfectly aligned grid system with vibrant color-blocked backgrounds.
• + Large, bold sans-serif font that matches the modern minimalist aesthetic perfectly.
• + Clearly defined sections for Appetizers and Pizza/mains as requested.

• − Significant text artifacts and illegible characters in the menu items.
• − The 'Pizzaurant' heading is a bit cheesy compared to the minimalist request.
• − Food images are slightly repetitive (many similar salads).

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Exceptional photorealistic textures on the patties and buns
• + Perfectly centered and clean typography
• + High-quality rendering of fire and glowing embers at the base

• − Failed to include the starburst element for the price
• − Included some unintelligible watermark-like text at the bottom

Qwen Image

• + Fully adhered to the layout request including the starburst
• + Stronger sense of motion with flying ingredients like tomatoes and sauce
• + Vibrant and punchy color palette

• − Image quality is slightly more 'plastic' or illustrative than photorealistic
• − Composition feels a bit more cluttered compared to the clean layout of the rival

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + The chalk texture looks highly realistic with authentic smudging on the board edges.
• + The handwriting has natural variations in line weight and character height.

• − The text is highly garbled with many spelling errors and repetitions like 'mushroommm' and 'chocolate & Brown Chocolate'.
• − Failed to use cursive for the title as requested.

Qwen Image

• + The text is much more legible and follows the requested menu items accurately.
• + The title font has the requested cursive elements, even if not fully linked.
• + Composition is centered and balanced within a cozy café environment.

• − Failed the date prompt, writing '20026' instead of '2026'.
• − The chalk texture is very clean and uniform, bordering on looking like a digital font rather than natural chalk.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent adherence to the 'cinematic' and 'highly detailed' descriptors
• + Superior background depth with satellites and a distant curving planet
• + Beautifully rendered textures on the horse's mane and the space suit

• − The orange object on the astronaut's backpack is a slightly strange artifact
• − The bridle physics look a bit loose

Qwen Image

• + Natural, clean lighting on the subjects
• + Good anatomical proportions for both the horse and the astronaut

• − The background is less detailed and lacks the 'cinematic' scale of the competitor
• − The horse's back right leg has a strange white marking that looks like a detached sock/hoof
• − Lower overall resolution and sharpness compared to the other image

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent fur texture on the capybara.
• + High image resolution and clarity.

• − The woman is placed in the passenger seat instead of the back seat.
• − The woman is holding the steering wheel despite the capybara being in the driver's seat.
• − The capybara's head to body ratio is anatomically confusing in this perspective.

Qwen Image

• + Correctly places the businesswoman in the back seat as requested.
• + The capybara is correctly positioned with its paws on the steering wheel.
• + The lighting and composition accurately reflect a taxi interior at night.

• − The hands of the capybara look more like primate hands than rodent paws.
• − Text on the car roof sign is nonsensical.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent typography rendering for the primary details
• + Superior composition with a parchment scroll effect
• + Highly detailed thorns and dark, atmospheric lighting

• − Included a redundant line of text with a typo ('noickt')
• − Missed the word 'Party' in the main title
• − Jack-o-lantern is placed behind the text rather than centrally as the focal point

Qwen Image

• + Atmospheric cinematic lighting with a foggy background
• + Includes all core visual elements like webs, thorns, and twisted trees
• + Focal point is well-centered and balanced

• − Major typos in the main title ('Halle Party Invitation')
• − Gothic font is slightly cluttered and harder to read
• − The 'parchment' effect is limited to a small outer border rather than the main poster area

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent typography with a creative arched 'JAPAN' text.
• + Higher resolution details on the sushi rice and salmon texture.
• + Polished, professional 3D render feel with soft global illumination.

• − Includes some confusing elements like a steaming dish and a ladybug-like artifact.
• − Diorama base is less distinct from the scene floor.

Qwen Image

• + Stronger adherence to the 'miniature diorama' concept with a clear layered base.
• + Bold, high-contrast text that is very easy to read.
• + Cleaner and simpler composition that matches the 'cartoon' instruction well.

• − Texture on the salmon looks slightly unnatural or stiff.
• − The flag icon next to the text is slightly distorted.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent soft lighting and atmosphere
• + Cute, stylized character designs that fit a wholesome vibe
• + High-quality fur texture and butterfly rendering

• − Anatomical fusion: the kitten and fox look very similar in style
• − Does not look hyper-photorealistic as requested, appearing more like a digital painting
• − The pets are mostly stationary rather than 'tumbling together'

Qwen Image

• + Better adherence to 'hyper-photorealistic' with distinct animal features
• + Captures the 'tumbling' and 'chasing' action much better than Model A
• + Clear distinction between the tabby kitten and the red fox kit

• − Individual animals are at different scales that look physically impossible together
• − The puppy's face looks slightly flat compared to the lighting on the other animals
• − The kitten's front paw has some anatomical artifacts

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent professional vector emblem execution
• + Accurate date and business type rendering
• + Strong adherence to color palette and texture prompts

• − Spelling error in the main brand name ('Framlian' instead of 'Florian')

Qwen Image

• + Simpler minimalist interpretation of the cloche
• + Correct date rendering on the banner

• − Severe typography issues with overlapping and jumbled letters
• − Less polished 'vector emblem' feel compared to the competitor

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent professional vector aesthetic with a sophisticated layout.
• + Strong adherence to the requested NASA-inspired color palette.
• + High-quality graphic design elements like the lunar surface and stars.

• − Text consists of heavy gibberish and 'lorem ipsum' style content.
• − Logically confusing layout that doesn't follow a clear 1-6 chronological sequence.

Qwen Image

• + Directly follows the 6-step chronological sequence requested.
• + Legible English text for major headings and name labels.
• + Accurate representation of the requested icons like the Lunar Module.

• − Composition feels cluttered and less like a professional 'poster'.
• − The inclusion of the prompt instruction 'Stop at landing' as a header is a common AI error.
• − The Saturn V illustration is generic and less detailed compared to other elements.