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Settled by community votes across 8 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

18.5 arena score

#49 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Qwen Image Max

21.3 arena score

#35 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Shared challenges 8

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + The glass transparency is incredibly realistic with subtle dust and reflections.
  • + Excellent adherence to the 'soft window light from the left' instruction, reflected in the cube and on the table.
  • + Higher factual detail in the book texture and the plant visibility through the glass.
  • The blue sphere is levitating without a clear physical support, though this could be interpreted as artistic.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Strong color saturation on the blue sphere which makes it pop.
  • + Good composition and clear following of the layout requirements.
  • The glass cube walls have inconsistent thickness and some strange internal reflections.
  • The plant pot is merged oddly with the background and the glass reflections are slightly muddy.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a more photorealistic image with superior rendering of glass and light. While both models followed the prompt perfectly, FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra's attention to detail in the textures of the book and the subtle refraction of the plant through the glass makes it the more polished output.

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
Qwen Image Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • The image failed to load or is a solid black block.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Excellent adherence to all prompt details including braided hair with beads, scars, and ornate engraving.
  • + Exceptional texture rendering on the leather straps and weathered skin.
  • + Beautiful lighting with glowing bokeh sparks and realistic torchlight reflections.
  • The bokeh sparks appear slightly disconnected from any specific light source in the foreground.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra failed to generate a visible image, resulting in a black frame. Qwen Image Max successfully produced a high-quality, professional-grade portrait that captured every intricate detail of the prompt with impressive realism and cinematic lighting.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent text legibility and clean graphic design.
  • + High-quality, photorealistic food textures throughout.
  • + Good implementation of the 'exploded' concept with vertical suspension.
  • Missed the 'starburst' requirement for the price tag.
  • Includes nonsensical AI-generated filler text at the bottom corners.
  • The burger layers appear somewhat repetitive rather than a single 'exploded' burger.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Accurately included the starburst for the '€6.99' text.
  • + Strong sense of motion and dynamic energy with embers and sparks.
  • + The fiery font for the title better matches the requested aesthetic.
  • The burger is not fully 'exploded'; the top bun and patty are still touching.
  • The logo and text have some slight aliasing/jitter on the edges.

Verdict: Qwen Image Max followed the specific layout instructions better by including the starburst and applying a more cohesive 'fiery' theme to all text elements. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has cleaner food photography and sharper textures, its failure to use a starburst and the inclusion of messy footer text makes it less effective as a ready-to-use advertisement.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Features a more modern and sleek photographic style
  • + The capybara's texture and clothing are well-rendered
  • + Atmospheric bokeh in the background creates a strong cinematic feel
  • The passenger is sitting in the front seat instead of the back seat as requested
  • The woman is looking at her phone but her position and the steering wheel overlap incorrectly
  • The car layout is ambiguous and doesn't clearly show a back seat or partition

Qwen Image Max

  • + Accurately places the passenger in the back seat as per the prompt
  • + Captures the bored, normal expression of the businesswoman very well
  • + Better adherence to the 'two front paws on the steering wheel' instruction with realistic grip
  • The capybara's paws look more like primate hands, which is anatomically incorrect
  • The interior of the taxi appears quite aged and worn, which may not be the intended aesthetic
  • Lighting on the capybara's face is a bit flat compared to the city light spill in Model A

Verdict: Qwen Image Max followed the spatial instructions much better than FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra by correctly placing the businesswoman in the back seat and depicting a standard taxi layout. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra has a more polished and cinematic visual quality, its failure to follow the composition requirements of the prompt makes it less successful for this specific task.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent typography rendering for the main title and address.
  • + Very intricate scroll and thorny border detail.
  • + Clear and polished cinematic lighting.
  • Included a significant text hallucination below the scroll ('noickt or').
  • Missing the word 'Party' in the primary title text.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Followed all text instructions perfectly, including 'Party' in the title.
  • + Better integration of the jack-o-lantern within the spooky landscape.
  • + Effective use of the requested moody night sky and crescent moon.
  • The thorn border is a bit repetitive compared to the organic feel of model A.
  • The scroll banner text is slightly uneven in its curve.

Verdict: Qwen Image Max is the winner as it accurately followed every text instruction without the hallucinations found in FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra. While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra had superior border detail, the inclusion of a repeated, misspelled sentence below the scroll significantly detracts from its utility as an 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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent layout that uses the square format effectively.
  • + Sophisticated soft lighting and 3D diorama aesthetic.
  • + Clean, integrated typography that follows the curvature of the design.
  • The text 'JAPAN' is slightly transparent and less bold than requested.
  • Includes some odd miniature elements like a small bug on the base.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Text is very bold, clear, and follows the hierarchy requested.
  • + Realistic material textures on the salmon and tamago sushi.
  • + Perfectly centered and simple composition.
  • The glass base has some slight perspective distortion on the left edge.
  • The shadows under the text are a bit heavy compared to the soft lighting of the scene.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produces a more aesthetically pleasing 'designer' look with a beautiful isometric diorama feel, though the text is a bit light. Qwen Image Max delivers stronger text adherence and very realistic food textures, but the overall composition feels slightly more generic. FLUX1.1 is the winner for its superior artistic execution of the miniature 3D cartoon style requested.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Captures the 'big expressive eyes' and soft lighting requested in the prompt perfectly.
  • + Consistent, high-quality fur rendering across all animals.
  • + Excellent color harmony and beautiful bokeh effects.
  • The animals are sitting still rather than 'playfully chasing and tumbling'.
  • The animals look more like stylized plush toys than 'hyper-photorealistic' creatures.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Successfully depicts the 'tumbling' and 'chasing' action requested in the prompt.
  • + Features more realistic lighting with clear god rays and dew-like sparkles.
  • + Better variety in butterfly colors and environment textures.
  • Missing the baby bunny requested in the prompt.
  • Anatomical issues with the animals, notably the puppy on the bottom having an oddly placed and shaped paw.
  • The kitten's stripes are a bit harsh/unnatural.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a much more aesthetically pleasing and polished image with better lighting and fur texture, though it failed to capture the requested action. Qwen Image Max captured the dynamic 'tumbling' action very well but ultimately failed on prompt adherence by omitting the bunny and suffered from significant anatomical defects in the animals' paws.

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 Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  • + Excellent vector emblem layout with clean circular composition.
  • + Professional typography and high visual crispness.
  • + Accurate color palette according to the prompt.
  • Misspelled the primary brand name as 'Caffè Framlian'.
  • Minimalist style is slightly lost in the busy circular details.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Perfect adherence to the brand name 'Caffè Florian'.
  • + Charming retro steam illustration.
  • + Consistent vintage texture on the background.
  • The 'Est. 1720' text is placed on a banner but is not an emblem style.
  • The parchment background is a bit clichéd compared to a clean vector style.

Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra produced a more professional-looking vector emblem, it failed the core task of spelling the name correctly, rendering it as 'Caffè Framlian'. Qwen Image Max followed all text instructions perfectly and delivered a high-quality, charming logo that fits the vintage restaurant aesthetic, making it the superior choice.

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The Max series of Tongyi Qwen’s image generation model excels across a wide range of generation tasks. Compared with the Plus series, it significantly reduces the “AI-like” feel in generated images, enhancing their realism. It delivers more lifelike material textures for human subjects, finer and more detailed natural textures, and more visually appealing text rendering.