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FLUX1.1 [pro] Black Forest Labs Z-Image Turbo Alibaba

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

FLUX1.1 [pro]

18.4 arena score

#50 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Z-Image Turbo

25.3 arena score

#12 of 62 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

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]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent photorealistic texture on the red book cover
  • + Very sharp and clean glass reflections
  • + High resolution background with natural light bokeh
  • The glass container is a tall rectangular prism rather than a cube
  • The blue sphere is quite large relative to the container
  • The sphere appears to be levitating which may look less natural

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Follows the 'cube' shape instruction more accurately
  • + The size of the blue sphere better matches the 'small' description
  • + Composition feels more grounded and natural
  • The plant is barely visible and very blurry in the background
  • The book edges and texture are slightly less detailed than the competitor
  • The glass edges are a bit simple and lack some of the refractive realism of Model A

Verdict: Both models followed the complex spatial instructions perfectly. FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a more striking, high-fidelity image with superior textures, but failed to make the container a 'cube'. Z-Image Turbo followed the 'cube' and 'small sphere' prompts more accurately, providing a more realistic spatial arrangement despite slightly lower texture detail.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent moody lighting and cinematic atmosphere
  • + Reflections on the wet pavement are very realistic
  • + Effective use of shallow depth of field and bokeh
  • The bicycle frame is physically impossible and broken in the middle
  • The man appears to be floating or sitting on a non-existent seat

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Natural skin texture on the man's arms and face
  • + The bicycle structure is coherent and realistic
  • + Better visibility of the light rain against the background
  • Lacks the requested 'motion blur' from passing cars
  • The background cars are too sharp for a shallow depth of field effect

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] captures the cinematic mood, lighting, and 'imperfect framing' requested in the prompt much better than the competitor, but it fails significantly on the structural integrity of the bicycle. Z-Image Turbo provides a more anatomically and mechanically correct image with great skin textures, but feels like a static snapshot rather than the atmospheric, motion-blurred street photo requested.

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]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Extremely lifelike eyes with realistic crystalline structures
  • + High-fidelity skin texture showing pores and fine grit
  • + Excellent framing for a 'close portrait' instruction
  • The hair beads requested are present but very subtle and hard to distinguish
  • The bokeh sparks appear a bit flat and overlaid rather than integrated into the scene

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Excellent adherence to all specific details including hair beads and cloth underlayers
  • + Beautiful rendering of ornate engraved plate armor
  • + Dynamic lighting from the visible torch adds character to the scene
  • The framing is more of a medium shot than the requested 'close portrait'
  • Facial skin texture is slightly smoother and less detailed compared to Model A

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] excels in raw photorealistic detail, particularly in the eyes and skin, but captures fewer of the specific prompt elements. Z-Image Turbo followed the prompt's descriptive details much more closely, including the beads, leather, cloth, and engravings, though it missed the 'close portrait' framing. Z-Image Turbo is the winner for its superior prompt adherence and composition.

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.”

FLUX1.1 [pro]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent professional layout resembling a multi-page physical menu.
  • + Clean white background with realistic silverware for context.
  • + Strong visual hierarchy with clearly defined headers and pricing.
  • Text becomes illegible and garbled in smaller sections.
  • The grid of food photos is somewhat small and cluttered compared to the overall design.

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Features a bold and clear food photo grid that matches the prompt well.
  • + The 'PIZZA MANS' (Mains) text is highly legible and follows the bold sans-serif requirement.
  • + Vibrant orange accents create a cohesive casual dining aesthetic.
  • The layout is slightly more cramped, feeling more like a flyer than a full menu.
  • Typo in the header ('PIZZA MANS' and 'SE IIION').

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] provides a more realistic and professional interpretation of a restaurant's physical menu, complete with sophisticated layout and props. However, Z-Image Turbo captures the 'grid of food photos' prompt more effectively with larger, clearer imagery and better bold font rendering, making it a stronger choice for a singular digital menu design.

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]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent photorealistic texture on the meat and bun.
  • + Clear application of the dark fiery background with glowing embers.
  • + Legible text for all required elements.
  • Failed the 'exploded' instruction as the burger is mostly assembled.
  • Included redundant text in a blue neon style that contradicts the 'fiery' prompt.
  • Missing the requested starburst for the price.

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Successfully integrated the price into a fiery glowing starburst.
  • + Perfect adherence to text color and 'fiery' glow requirements.
  • + High-quality rendering of the burger with a strong sense of tilt/motion.
  • Failed the 'exploded burger' prompt, showing an almost completely assembled sandwich.
  • The background is more suggested than defined compared to the other model.

Verdict: Both models failed to create an 'exploded' burger with components suspended in mid-air, both opting for a floating but assembled burger. Z-Image Turbo is the clear winner for its superior adherence to the stylistic text requirements, specifically the fiery starburst and consistent glowing orange text, whereas FLUX1.1 [pro] introduced an unfitting blue neon element and lacked the starburst.

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]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent photographic quality and atmosphere in the background
  • + Captures a realistic cursive style for the main header
  • Major text hallucinations including splitting the octopus dish into two lines with incorrect prices ($228 and $98)
  • Spelling errors like 'Herbss', 'Chipkies', and 'giluten'
  • The handwriting looks more like a digital brush than physical chalk

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Perfect adherence to the requested prices and prompt items
  • + Highly realistic chalk texture with visible smudges and dust on the board
  • + Legible, consistent handwriting that varies naturally in size and slant
  • One minor spelling error: 'Mustroom' instead of 'Mushroom'
  • Composition is a bit tight with the text reaching very close to the edges of the board

Verdict: Z-Image Turbo is the clear winner because it correctly followed the instructions for the specific menu items and pricing, whereas FLUX1.1 [pro] significantly altered the menu content and introduced multiple spelling errors and illogical prices. Z-Image Turbo also achieved a much more convincing 'chalk' texture, including the dusty residue and smudging expected on a real chalkboard.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

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

FLUX1.1 [pro]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Exceptional cinematic lighting and atmospheric effects.
  • + Highly detailed texture on both the spacesuit and the horse's mane.
  • + Matches the 'highly detailed' and 'surreal' aesthetic descriptors perfectly.
  • Completely failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of vice versa.
  • The horse's anatomy is slightly warped where the astronaut sits.

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Clean, sharp image with realistic textures on the horse's coat.
  • + Good rendering of the astronaut's visor and suit patches.
  • Completely failed the specific positioning instruction; the astronaut is riding the horse.
  • The composition is a standard stock-photo style rather than 'surreal' or 'cinematic' as requested.
  • The environment lacks depth and looks flat compared to the other model.

Verdict: Both models failed the specific instruction to place the horse on top of the astronaut, defaulting to the common trope of an astronaut riding a horse. FLUX1.1 [pro] is the preferred image because it captured the 'surreal, cinematic' style much better than Z-Image Turbo, which produced a flatter, more literal interpretation of a horse in space.

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]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent cinematic lighting and bokeh, capturing the night city atmosphere.
  • + High level of fur detail and realistic textures on the capybara's face.
  • + Accurate rendering of text on the driver's cap.
  • The passenger is seated in the front or a confusing middle space rather than the back seat.
  • The capybara's paws are not visible on the steering wheel as requested.

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Perfectly adheres to the composition, showing the driver in front and passenger in the back.
  • + Strong adherence to the 'paws on the steering wheel' instruction.
  • + Good realistic rendering of a professional taxi driver's cap.
  • The hands/paws look more like primate hands than capybara paws.
  • The lighting is a bit flat compared to the requested 'night' aesthetic with blurred Manhattan lights.

Verdict: Z-Image Turbo followed the complex spatial instructions much better than FLUX1.1 [pro], correctly placing the capybara in the driver's seat with its paws on the wheel and the woman in the back seat. FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a more visually stunning and photorealistic image in terms of texture and lighting, but it failed the layout requirement by putting the passenger next to the driver.

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]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent cinematic lighting and atmospheric depth in the moonlit scene.
  • + High-quality intricate thorn border design.
  • + Good adherence to the square format layout.
  • Several text hallucinations including repeated lines for Date, Time, and Location.
  • The text 'You invivted to a n night of frights' contains significant spelling and grammar errors.
  • Missing the required 'parchment' texture for the background.

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Successfully incorporated the 'dark parchment' and scroll banner elements requested.
  • + Accurate text rendering for the title and date/time details.
  • + Followed all elements of the prompt including webs, thorns, and twisted trees.
  • Minor typo in location ('The Archves' instead of 'The Arches').
  • The scroll ends for the title banner are floating and not well-integrated.
  • The lighting is less cinematic and more flat compared to the competition.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] created a more visually stunning and atmospheric image with beautiful lighting, but failed significantly on the text-heavy requirements, producing multiple repeated lines and typos. Z-Image Turbo followed the layout instructions much better, correctly using parchment and scroll elements and maintaining legibility for the invitation details. Z-Image Turbo is the winner for better overall prompt adherence and usable text.

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]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent variety of sushi types presented on the diorama.
  • + Superior lighting and texture quality with a professional PBR feel.
  • + Cleaner typography and better-proportioned layout.
  • Failed to include the requested flag icon.

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Includes the requested flag icon.
  • + Strong, bold typography for both 'JAPAN' and 'SUSHI'.
  • + Clean isometric representation of the rice grains.
  • Displayed the flag of China instead of Japan.
  • Only shows a single piece of sushi, making the scene feel empty.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a much richer and more visually appealing scene with a variety of textures and sushi types, though it missed the flag icon. Z-Image Turbo followed the flag prompt but catastrophically failed the thematic context by showing the Chinese flag for a Japanese dish. FLUX1.1 [pro] is the clear winner for overall aesthetic and logical consistency.

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]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Excellent use of backlighting and golden hour atmosphere
  • + Strong creative interpretation of 'dew sparkles' through bokeh effects
  • Failed to include the red fox kit from the prompt
  • Only included three animals instead of the requested four

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Followed the prompt perfectly by including all four animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox kit
  • + Better depiction of the 'playfully chasing' and 'tumbling' motion requested
  • + Higher level of realism in the butterfly details and dew droplets on the grass
  • The kitten has a slightly distorted, overly wide mouth
  • The 'god rays' are less pronounced than in Model A

Verdict: Z-Image Turbo is the clear winner as it successfully included all four specific animals requested, whereas FLUX1.1 [pro] omitted the fox kit and reduced the kitten and bunny to generic orange-toned shapes. Z-Image Turbo also captured the dynamic 'playful' interaction more effectively, while FLUX1.1 [pro] produced a more static, stylized composition.

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]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Ornate and authentic copperplate lithography style
  • + Intricate detail on the cloche and vintage border
  • + Excellent use of texture and subtle distressing
  • Significant spelling errors in the main brand name
  • Text layout is somewhat cluttered and busy

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Perfect spelling and typography of 'Caffè Florian'
  • + Clean, minimalist vector design that follows the 'minimalist' prompt instruction
  • + Accurate representation of a cloche dome
  • Lacks the requested 'banner' for the establishment date
  • Simpler composition compared to the first model

Verdict: While FLUX1.1 [pro] creates a stunningly detailed vintage illustration, it fails on the most critical aspect of a logo: the brand name. Z-Image Turbo captures the minimalist vector style perfectly and provides accurate text, though it missed the specific request for a banner.

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]
Z-Image Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX1.1 [pro]

  • + Stronger adherence to the 'infographic poster' composition with a clear central visual and side list.
  • + Highly sophisticated color palette that feels professional and NASA-inspired.
  • + Crisp vector aesthetic with excellent layout of points 1 through 6.
  • Text is highly garbled and unreadable, particularly in the smaller annotations.
  • The central graphic of the moon is overly large, dominating the space intended for the step-by-step process.

Z-Image Turbo

  • + Text is much more legible, accurately spelling out 'APOLLO' and specific mission phases.
  • + Individual icons like the Lunar Module and Saturn V are distinct and well-rendered.
  • Fails the 'infographic' layout request, appearing more like a collection of clipart rather than a structured poster.
  • Includes yellow/orange colors that deviate slightly from the requested palette and include severe spelling errors like 'Descenty'.

Verdict: FLUX1.1 [pro] better understands the requested composition, creating a cohesive infographic with a professional design language, though it fails significantly on text legibility. Z-Image Turbo has clearer text and individual icons but fails to organize them into a logical, sequential poster, resulting in a cluttered and segmented look. FLUX1.1 [pro] is preferred for its superior adherence to the artistic style and layout requirements of an infographic.

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