FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Black Forest Labs Qwen Image 2.0 Pro Alibaba

Settled by community votes across 9 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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Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

22.5 arena score

#32 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Shared challenges 9

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

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

+ Excellent photorealistic texture on the book cover and wooden table.
+ Highly accurate rendering of glass physics, including refraction and dust particles.
+ Perfect adherence to all spatial requirements in the prompt.

− The sphere appears to be floating without a visible support, which feels slightly surreal given the realism of other elements.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Accurately depicts all requested elements including the blue sphere and green plant.
+ Good lighting consistency with the window source.

− The glass box has strange internal reflections and geometry that doesn't align correctly.
− The sphere has a very matte, flat lighting that feels disconnected from the environment.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a significantly more realistic image with superior textures and lighting. While both models followed the spatial prompt accurately, Qwen Image 2.0 Pro struggled with the internal geometry of the glass cube and the integration of the sphere, making FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra the clear winner for its clarity and convincing material rendering.

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

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

+ Superior photographic texture and lighting on food elements.
+ Integrated a highly creative and detailed fiery background with glowing coals.
+ All requested text is present and perfectly legible.

− Missed the 'starburst' requirement for the price tag.
− The burger structure feels a bit repetitive with triple patties rather than a standard exploded cross-section.
− Includes small hallucinated text/artifacts at the very bottom of the frame.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Accurately followed the 'starburst' instruction for the price graphic.
+ Excellent 'exploded' layout that clearly separates every individual component of the burger.
+ Text rendering for the main titles is highly stylized with realistic fire effects.

− The 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' text lacks the glowing/fiery effect requested in the prompt.
− The lighting on the bottom bun feels slightly flatter compared to the intense background.
− The starburst graphic looks like a flat 2D asset which clashes slightly with the 3D photorealism of the burger.

Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well on this complex prompt. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a more cinematic and high-end commercial aesthetic with better integration of the fire and food textures, though it missed the starburst design element. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the layout instructions more precisely, including the starburst, but the overall image feels slightly less cohesive due to the flat 2D graphic overlays.

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

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

+ Handles the framing and lighting of the café context naturally.
+ Good chalk texture on the individual letters.

− Significant spelling errors throughout the menu items including 'Truffle mushroomm' and 'friistratnisnios'.
− Repetitive text and incoherent pricing layout at the bottom.
− Failed to use elegant cursive for the title.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Excellent spelling accuracy across all requested menu items.
+ Captures the 'elegant cursive' style for the body text as requested.
+ Realistic chalk dust and smudging effects enhance the chalkboard aesthetic.

− The date is in a standard sans-serif style rather than elegant cursive.
− The perspective of the board is slightly angled, though still very legible.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it accurately rendered all the complex menu text requested in the prompt with perfect spelling. In contrast, FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra struggled significantly with text coherence, producing gibberish words and repetitive phrases.

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

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

+ High resolution with vibrant nighttime lighting
+ Clean, professional capybara design

− Failed the spatial layout significantly, placing the passenger in the driver seat with a steering wheel
− Incorrectly placed the capybara in the passenger seat based on the window angle

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Accurately followed the spatial prompt with the capybara driving and woman in the back seat
+ Included relevant localized details like the 'TLC Licensed' sticker
+ Realistic textures on the capybara's fur and the car's interior

− Minor spelling error on the interior sticker ('Licesed')
− The human's hands holding the phone are slightly distorted

Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has higher aesthetic clarity, it failed the fundamental logic of the prompt by giving both characters a steering wheel and swapping their positions. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro successfully executed the complex spatial arrangement, correctly placing the capybara at the wheel and the bored businesswoman in the rear, while maintaining a very high level of photorealism.

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

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

+ Excellent typography style that feels very gothic and professional.
+ Clean composition with a literal scroll parchment effect.
+ Accurate rendering of the date, time, and location details.

− Included redundant and misspelled text ('noickt') below the banner.
− The title text missed the word 'Party', saying only 'Halloween Invitation'.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Successfully included all requested text elements, including the full title.
+ Features high-quality, illustrative bat details and a unique green glow for the jack-o-lantern.
+ The thorny border with webs is very well executed and fits the vintage gothic vibe.

− The 'You are invited...' banner text is slightly thin and less readable than the title.
− The lighting on the pumpkin is a bit harsh compared to the rest of the moody scene.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner as it adhered much better to the specific text requirements, including the full title and scroll banner without adding gibberish or redundant text. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has a very clean layout, the inclusion of a misspelled line of text beneath the banner degrades its quality as a functional 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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

+ Excellent visual depth and high-quality PBR material rendering.
+ Sophisticated typography that integrates well with the artistic style.
+ Rich, miniature-world aesthetic with charming extra details.

− Includes some odd artifacts like a small red bug-like object and confusing steam.
− The text layout deviates slightly from the requested vertical top-center stack.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Perfect adherence to the requested text layout and font weight.
+ Very clean, minimal, and accurate isometric composition.
+ Accurate sushi modeling with clear textures.

− Lighting and materials feel slightly flat compared to the other model.
− The 'miniature diorama' feel is less pronounced than requested.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produces a more visually stunning image with beautiful lighting and textures that feel like a high-end 3D render. However, Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the specific formatting instructions for the text layout and the 'minimal' garnish prompt much more accurately, resulting in a cleaner but less artistically complex image. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra is the winner for its superior '3D cartoon' style and material quality.

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

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

+ Excellent soft lighting and consistent golden color palette.
+ Perfectly captures the 'big expressive eyes' and 'fluffy' aesthetic requested.
+ Clean, professional composition with beautiful bokeh.

− Lacks the 'tumbling' action requested, as pets are mostly sitting.
− The fox kit looks somewhat like a cat/dog hybrid rather than distinctively a fox.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Successfully captures the 'tumbling/chasing' movement and interaction.
+ Features distinct, realistic animal identification for all four species.
+ Visible 'god rays' and dew sparkles as specified in the prompt.

− The kitten's position is anatomically awkward, appearing to sprout from behind the rabbit.
− The butterflies have a slightly flat, 'pasted-on' look compared to the lighting of the scene.

Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produces a more aesthetically polished and 'cute' image, Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner for its superior prompt adherence regarding the animals' interaction and specific lighting effects like god rays. Qwen managed to depict the 'tumbling' action and accurately represented the fox and bunny as distinct species, whereas FLUX1.1 favored a more static, stylized group portrait.

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

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

+ Excellent vector emblem style with professional woodcut details.
+ Includes high-quality subtle texture as requested.
+ Very strong vintage aesthetic and balanced composition.

− Slight spelling error in the main name ('Framlian' instead of 'Florian').

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Follows the minimalism aspect of the prompt more closely.
+ Accurate brown and cream color palette.
+ Includes the steam element inside the silhouette.

− Spelling error in the main name ('Floriian' containing an extra 'i').
− The steam effect looks like it's printed ON the cloche rather than coming out of it.
− Lower professional polish compared to a true vector emblem.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produces a much more professional and authentic vintage emblem that perfectly captures the requested texture and style, despite a minor spelling error. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro provides a simpler design but fails on spatial logic (steam placement) and also suffers from a typo. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra is the clear winner for its superior artistic execution and adherence to the 'vintage emblem' aesthetic.

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

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

+ Excellent visual style with high-end vector aesthetic
+ Includes large, readable title text
+ Good adherence to the requested color palette

− Nonsensical, gibberish text throughout the entire image
− The logical flow of steps is disorganized and contradictory
− Icons do not accurately represent the mission phases (e.g., Saturn V in orbit ring)

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Perfect logical flow according to the requested 6 steps
+ Legible and accurate English text for all labels
+ Effective use of the NASA-inspired theme with clear iconography

− Stylistic inconsistency between the flat vector graphics and the more detailed Lunar Module icons
− Misses the specific 'Saturn V' icon for step 1, using a generic shuttle-like appearance

Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra creates a more visually sophisticated 'flat vector' art piece, it fails completely on an informational level with gibberish text and a confusing layout. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro successfully follows the requested 6-step structure with accurate, readable text and a logical flow that functions as a real infographic, making it the superior choice for this prompt.