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FLUX1.1 [pro] Black Forest Labs Nano Banana 2 Lite Google

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

FLUX1.1 [pro]

9.9 arena score

#46 of 48 in Text-to-Image

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Nano Banana 2 Lite

22.3 arena score

#27 of 48 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

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent photorealism and smooth textures
  • + Crisp lighting and reflections on the glass and sphere
  • + Solid glass geometry and alignment
  • The glass container is more of a tall rectangular prism than a cube
  • The sphere is quite large relative to the container

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Perfect adherence to the 'cube' shape
  • + Impressive text rendering on the book spine
  • + Naturalistic wood texture and lighting
  • The glass refractive logic is slightly messy behind the sphere
  • The sphere appears somewhat dull/matte compared to the environment

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions perfectly. FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a more striking, high-gloss image, but Nano Banana 2 Lite followed the geometric instruction of a 'cube' more accurately and included highly impressive text on the book spine that related to the prompt. Nano Banana 2 Lite is chosen as the winner for its better proportions and thematic coherence.

Candid Street Photography

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent handling of wet pavement reflections and bokeh
  • + Very realistic skin texture and lighting
  • + Captures the cinematic 'candid' feel with imperfect framing
  • Major anatomical errors in the bicycle structure (missing rear wheel/frame segments)
  • The man is leaning on the bike rather than actively repairing it

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Successfully depicts the 'repairing' action with tools
  • + Authentic setting with Japanese signage and umbrellas
  • + Better bicycle anatomy compared to Model A
  • Missed the 'motion blur from passing cars' requirement
  • Skin texture and lighting look slightly more digital/artificial than Model A

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a more visually stunning and photorealistic image with superior lighting and texture, though it failed significantly on the mechanical logic of the bicycle. Nano Banana 2 Lite followed the specific action of 'repairing' much better and included more culturally relevant background details, but it lacked the requested motion blur and cinematic depth seen in the competing image.

Fantasy Warrior

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Extremely high-fidelity skin textures and lifelike iris details.
  • + Excellent use of shallow depth of field and warm bokeh lighting.
  • + Strong sense of cinematic intensity and photorealism.
  • Missed the request for hair braided with beads.
  • The armor is partially cropped out by the very close framing, making the engravings less visible.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Captured all prompt elements including braids with beads, leather straps, and ornate engravings.
  • + Excellent lighting that clearly communicates the 'warm torchlight' atmosphere.
  • + The armor detail and texture on the leather straps are exceptionally clear.
  • The composition includes white vertical bars on the sides (aspect ratio error).
  • Skin texture is slightly less detailed and more 'rendered' compared to Model A.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] produces a more photorealistic and intense close-up, but it failed to follow the specific instructions regarding hair beads. Nano Banana 2 Lite adhered much better to the prompt's descriptive details like the beads and leather straps, and although it suffered from a formatting error with the image borders, it feels more like the requested character.

Modern Clean Menu

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Features a clean, three-dimensional mockup presentation with utensils
  • + Includes a distinct grid of food photos as requested
  • + Professional use of white space and minimalist layout
  • Text consists of illegible gibberish characters
  • Photos within the grid are somewhat repetitive (mostly pizza)
  • Vibrant accents are very subtle and limited to small icons

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Excellent text rendering with legible, realistic menu items and descriptions
  • + Clear and organized grid layout that strictly follows the requested sections
  • + Stronger adherence to 'vibrant accents' with consistent teal branding
  • Composition feels more like a flat flyer than a professional restaurant menu mockup
  • Slightly less 'minimalist' due to the density of information

Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner for its superior text rendering and strict adherence to the requested menu sections (Appetizers, Pizza, Mains). While FLUX1.1 [pro] offers a more sophisticated aesthetic mockup, its failure to generate any legible text or clear section dividers for the mains makes it less functional as a design piece.

Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Clean, professional commercial layout with high-quality text rendering.
  • + Very high photorealistic detail on the textures of the meat and bun.
  • + Excellent lighting and depth of field in the background components.
  • Failed the 'exploded' instruction as the burger is mostly assembled.
  • Missing the glowing/fiery effect on the text and the requested starburst for the price.
  • Duplicated the 'Magic Burger' text in two different styles unnecessarily.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Perfect adherence to the 'exploded' instruction with all components visible and suspended.
  • + Successfully integrated all requested text elements, including the fiery effect and starburst.
  • + Strong sense of motion and dynamic composition that fits the fiery theme.
  • Slightly lower resolution/clarity in the burger textures compared to Model A.
  • The sauce droplets look slightly cartoonish in some areas.

Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a more polished, high-resolution commercial image, it failed significantly on the specific prompt instructions regarding an 'exploded' burger and the specific fiery effects for the text. Nano Banana 2 Lite followed every instruction perfectly, delivering a dynamic, exploded view with all text elements and styles correctly applied, making it the superior response for this specific prompt.

Chalkboard Menu

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent visual clarity of the board and surrounding cafe environment.
  • + Legible cursive title at the top.
  • Failed to render the menu items correctly, repeating the octopus dish with typos and incorrect pricing.
  • Text looks more like a digital brush font than realistic, dusty chalk.
  • Spelling errors at the bottom such as 'giluten' and 'Chipkies'.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Perfect adherence to the prompt text, completing all menu items including the cut-off 'Brown Butter' item correctly.
  • + Authentic chalk texture with realistic smudging and dust effects.
  • + Consistent handwriting style across the entire board.
  • The font style is slightly more 'display' than 'handwritten cursive', though it maintains natural variation.
  • The very bottom line of text transitions into a more digital-looking font.

Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner as it accurately rendered all specific menu items and prices requested, including completing the text that was cut off in the prompt. FLUX1.1 [pro] struggled significantly with the text content, creating repetitive lines with hallucinated prices and numerous spelling errors.

The Reversed Rodeo

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

FLUX1.1 [pro]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent cinematic lighting and texture on the space suit
  • + High level of detail in the horse's anatomy and movement
  • Fails the spatial reasoning requirement by placing the astronaut on top of the horse

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Correctly interprets the complex instruction to have the horse on top of the astronaut
  • + Highly creative and surreal composition including a hover-seat for the astronaut
  • + Rich celestial backdrop with a vibrant galaxy
  • Slightly lower realism in the horse's textures compared to Model A
  • The astronaut's face through the visor looks a bit flat

Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a much more realistic and cinematic image, it completely failed the specific prompt constraint of having the horse on top of the astronaut. Nano Banana 2 Lite successfully followed this difficult logical instruction, creating a surreal and balanced composition where the horse is layered above the astronaut.

The Capybara Taxi Driver

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent photographic lighting and cinematic bokeh.
  • + High-quality fur texture and capybara facial expression.
  • + Clean and aesthetically pleasing composition.
  • Failed the spatial layout; the passenger is sitting next to the driver instead of in the back seat.
  • The capybara is not holding the steering wheel as requested.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Accurately followed the spatial prompt with the passenger in the back seat.
  • + Successfully depicted the capybara holding the steering wheel with front paws.
  • + Detailed taxi interior including a fare meter and GPS.
  • The driver's cap is a police/security style rather than the requested yellow taxi cap.
  • The passenger's face and hands are slightly less sharp than Model A.

Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a more beautiful, high-fidelity image, it failed significantly on the composition, placing the passenger in the front seat. Nano Banana 2 Lite followed every detail of the complex prompt correctly, including the seating arrangement and the specific action of paws on the steering wheel, making it the better choice for this challenge.

The Halloween Invitation

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Features a very clean and glowing jack-o-lantern.
  • + Includes a complex thorny border effectively.
  • The text is repetitive and contains typos like 'You invivted to a n night'.
  • Composition feels sparse and lacks the requested scroll for the tagline.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Excellent text rendering with no spelling errors and elegant gothic fonts.
  • + Rich, detailed composition that perfectly hits all prompt elements including scroll, webs, and thorns.
  • + Superior vintage parchment aesthetic and cinematic lighting.
  • The border is very crowded, though it remains coherent.

Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner as it followed all instructions perfectly, including complex text rendering with zero spelling errors. FLUX1.1 [pro] struggled with the specific text requirements, resulting in repetitive lines and typos, and failed to incorporate the parchment texture and scroll banner effectively.

Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'cartoon scene' and 'soft refined textures' prompt parts.
  • + Very clean typography and high-clarity rendering of the miniature scene.
  • + Captures the 45° isometric perspective perfectly.
  • Failed to include the requested small flag icon.
  • The garnish includes odd choices like cherry tomatoes which are not typical for sushi.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Successfully included all prompt elements including the small flag icon.
  • + Realistic PBR materials are well-executed on the sushi fish and rice.
  • + Good composition with the addition of chopsticks and soy sauce dishes.
  • The 'JAPAN' text is slightly off-center and the layout is less balanced than Model A.
  • The miniature base has a very large rounded radius that makes the isometric angle feel slightly less 'miniature'.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a more aesthetically pleasing, cohesive cartoon diorama with superior lighting and centered typography, though it missed the flag icon. Nano Banana 2 Lite followed the prompt instructions more literally by including the flag and more realistic textures, but its layout feels slightly more cluttered and less 'perfectly centered' compared to FLUX1.1 [pro].

Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent soft lighting and backlighting effect on the fur.
  • + Very high clarity and pleasing aesthetic composition.
  • Failed to include the red fox kit completely.
  • The animals are sitting rather than playfully chasing and tumbling.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Successfully included all four requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox kit.
  • + Captures the 'playfully chasing' and 'tumbling' action mentioned in the prompt.
  • + Excellent inclusion of god rays, dew sparkles, and diverse wildflowers.
  • Some minor anatomy issues where the animals overlap.
  • The butterflies look slightly pasted on in some areas compared to the scene lighting.

Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite followed the prompt much more accurately by including all four specific animals and capturing the requested action of them tumbling and chasing butterflies. While FLUX1.1 [pro] has a softer, more professional photographic look, it failed the core requirement of the prompt by missing the fox and the dynamic movement.

Vintage Cafe Logo

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent hand-drawn artistic style with sophisticated woodcut-style shading.
  • + Perfect adherence to the warm brown and cream color scheme with a textured background.
  • + Beautiful border details that enhance the vintage aesthetic.
  • Failed the spelling task significantly, outputting 'Cafeé FRATILIAN' instead of 'Caffè Florian'.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Perfect text rendering for both the name 'Caffè Florian' and the establishment date.
  • + Captures the minimalist vector logo style requested in the prompt accurately.
  • + Clean, balanced circular composition suitable for a modern-retro brand.
  • The steam curls feel slightly a bit generic and less 'vintage' compared to the artistic lines in the other model.
  • The cloche is very simplified, leaning more towards modern icon design than classic vintage.

Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner because it correctly spelled the specific name 'Caffè Florian' and placed all elements, including the banner and establishment date, exactly as requested. While FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a much more beautiful and detailed illustration, its failure to render the primary subject's name correctly makes it unusable as a logo.

Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

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“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]
Nano Banana 2 Lite

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Captures the navy blue space aesthetic well.
  • + Creative use of a central lunar graphic.
  • Failed significantly with text legibility and spelling.
  • The step sequence is cluttered and does not follow a clear logical flow.
  • The Saturn V rocket is replaced by a generic cartoon rocket ship.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

  • + Excellent adherence to all 6 specific steps of the mission.
  • + High-quality text rendering and professional vector layout.
  • + Accurate NASA-inspired color palette and iconography.
  • The Saturn V's third stage is depicted as the entire rocket during landing maneuvers which is technically inaccurate.
  • Slightly more traditional layout compared to the more abstract Model A.

Verdict: Nano Banana 2 Lite is the clear winner as it followed every instructional step of the prompt, including the specific iconography and text labels. FLUX1.1 [pro] struggled with the logical flow of the infographic and produced garbled text that made the information unreadable.

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