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Settled by community votes across 9 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Nano Banana
23.9
arena score
#21 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
22.5
arena score
#32 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
Nano Banana
100.0%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
0.0%
win rate
100.0%
0.0% ties
0.0%
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.”
Nano Banana
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana
- + Excellent lighting and atmospheric quality with soft shadows.
- + High-quality texture on the book and table.
- + Great glass rendering with internal reflections and refraction.
- − The cube appears to be solid glass rather than hollow, though this is a minor interpretation difference.
- − The blue sphere is quite small relative to the space.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect adherence to all spatial relationships requested.
- + Clean, sharp details on the wooden table and book.
- + Realistic rendering of the plant visible through the glass panels.
- − The glass construction looks slightly like mirrors on some faces due to high reflectivity.
- − The lighting is a bit flatter and more clinical than Model A.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions perfectly, including the placement of the sphere, book, and background plant. Nano Banana produces a more cinematic and artistically pleasing image with beautiful soft lighting, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 Pro creates a very clear, literal interpretation that looks more like a standard photograph. Nano Banana is slightly preferred for its superior lighting and material aesthetics.
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.”
Nano Banana
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana
- + Excellent typography with a glowing, fiery outline that perfectly matches the prompt.
- + Dynamic and scattered composition of ingredients that truly conveys an 'exploded' look.
- + The '€6.99' starburst is creatively integrated with the fiery theme.
- − The lava floor was not explicitly requested, though it fits the theme well.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + High resolution with very detailed food textures.
- + Bold, legible text with a strong fiery effect on the main title.
- − The starburst is a flat graphic that lacks the 'fiery, glowing effect' requested.
- − The burger components are mostly stacked rather than truly 'exploded' and suspended in a dynamic way.
Verdict: Nano Banana followed the prompt more closely, particularly regarding the 'exploded' nature of the burger and the specific styling of the price starburst. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro has high visual fidelity, its starburst element looks like clipart and the burger composition is too static compared to the dynamic suspension seen in Nano Banana.
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.”
Nano Banana
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
100% wins
0% ties
0% wins
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana
- + Excellent text rendering with no spelling errors.
- + Beautiful composition and lighting within the cafe setting.
- + Realistic chalk texture and weight variations.
- − The title is in a clean print style rather than the requested 'elegant cursive'.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + The text has a more authentic 'hand-drawn' feel with varied spacing.
- + Realistic chalk dust and smudging on the board surface.
- + Correctly followed the truncated item 'Brown But...' by completing it as 'Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies'.
- − Includes a minor character error in the 'o' of 'Risotto' where it looks slightly like a 'u'.
- − The overall image is slightly more cropped compared to the environmental view of Model A.
Verdict: Both models followed the complex prompt exceptionally well, rendering all text accurately and in a realistic chalk style. Nano Banana produced a more visually polished scene with perfect spelling, while Qwen Image 2.0 Pro captured the texture and organic imperfections of real chalk handwriting more effectively. Nano Banana is the likely winner for its superior composition and slightly cleaner execution of the text layout.
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.”
Nano Banana
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
100% wins
0% ties
0% wins
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana
- + Excellent photographic lighting and skin texture for both the capybara and the human.
- + The human's expression perfectly captures the 'bored' requirement.
- + Natural side-profile composition that feels like a cinematic still.
- − The human appears to be in the front passenger seat rather than the back seat.
- − Only one paw is clearly visible and it has slightly human-like fingers.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully places the businesswoman in the back seat as requested.
- + Features both paws on the steering wheel.
- + Includes authentic taxi-specific details like the 'TLC Licensed' sticker and meter.
- − The perspective is a bit distorted, making the capybara look giant compared to the seat.
- − The hands/paws are quite muddy and poorly defined.
- − The woman's positioning in the back seat looks a bit cramped and less photographic.
Verdict: Nano Banana produces a much higher quality, photorealistic image with cinematic lighting, though it fails the spatial requirement of putting the passenger in the back seat. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro follows the prompt layout more accurately by placing the woman in the rear, but suffers from lower visual fidelity and awkward character proportions. Nano Banana is the winner for its superior realism and texture, despite the seating error.
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.”
Nano Banana
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana
- + Excellent text legibility and font choice
- + Complex and detailed thorn border with integrated webs
- + Strong cinematic lighting with a clear focal point
- − The parchment texture is only visible on the outer edges
- − The bats are very small and simple silhouettes
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Highly detailed bat illustrations with character
- + Creative green glow inside the jack-o-lantern
- + Good use of the parchment texture across the whole image
- − The 'Invitation' text is slightly warped
- − The thorn border is less dense and intricate than Model A's
- − The pumpkin's lighting feels a bit disconnected from the background
Verdict: Nano Banana (Model A) delivers a more polished and professional-looking invitation with superior typography and a cohesive, moody atmosphere. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro (Model B) features more detailed bats and an interesting green lighting effect, but falls short on the elegance and clarity of the text layout. Nano Banana is preferred for its balanced composition and high-quality border rendering.
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.”
Nano Banana
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana
- + Excellent 3D miniature diorama feel with a detailed base
- + High-quality textures for the rice and fish
- + Accurate text rendering and placement
- − The flag icon is placed to the left of the text rather than at the top-center as requested
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect text and icon alignment in the top-center
- + Clean, minimalist composition that adheres to the solid background request
- + Soft, gentle lighting that matches the 'cartoon 3D' aesthetic
- − The sushi looks a bit more plasticky compared to the PBR textures in Model A
- − The diorama base is very simple compared to Model A
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt successfully, including specific text elements. Nano Banana (Model A) produced a more visually interesting and complex miniature diorama with superior textures, while Qwen Image 2.0 Pro (Model B) followed the layout and flag placement instructions more precisely.
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.”
Nano Banana
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana
- + Excellent adherence to the 'big expressive eyes' and 'ultra-detailed' fur description
- + Artistic lighting with center-focused god rays and consistent dew sparkles
- + Perfect character inclusion with all four animals clearly visible and distinct
- − The fox's tail anatomy looks slightly disconnected from its body
- − The style leans more toward digital illustration than true photorealism
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Achieves a much higher level of photorealism in the environment and textures
- + Naturalistic interactions between animals with more dynamic 'tumbling' poses
- + Includes a diverse range of wildflower species and realistic lighting
- − The rabbit's anatomy is slightly warped near its hind area
- − The butterfly on the left is missing its body, appearing as just wings
Verdict: Nano Banana produces a highly stylized, charming, and symmetrical image that feels like a professional digital composite, excelling in character cuteness. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro provides a more authentic photorealistic look with better environmental depth and natural animal behavior, despite a few minor anatomical glitches. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner for better capturing the requested 'hyper-photorealistic' quality over an illustrative style.
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.”
Nano Banana
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana
- + Excellent typography with correct spellings and elegant script
- + High-quality vector look with intricate, well-balanced ornaments
- + Precise rendering of the 'Est. 1720' banner
- − The 'steam' element is represented by abstract flourishes rather than distinct steam
- − The cloche is a bit flat compared to the decorative border
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + More literal interpretation of the steam over the cloche
- + Clean, high-contrast vector style that is very legible
- − Spelling error in the main text ('Floriian' instead of 'Florian')
- − The 'Est. 1720' is not on a banner as requested
- − Loss of the 'vintage minimalist' feel due to thick, modern-looking cartoonish outlines
Verdict: Nano Banana followed the layout instructions much more closely, providing the banner and the correct typography as requested. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro failed on typography spelling and omitted the banner detail, resulting in a less professional-looking logo.
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.”
Nano Banana
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana
- + Excellent adherence to the 'flat-vector' and 'iconography' requests.
- + Very clean typography and professional layout composition.
- + Accurate NASA-inspired color palette usage.
- − Missed Step 5 (Descent) entirely, jumping from step 4 to 6.
- − Minor spelling error in 'ARMSRONG'.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully included all 6 requested steps in the sequence.
- + Dynamic vertical layout creates a sense of journey.
- + Good detail on the lunar module and rocket assets.
- − Illustrations use shadows and 3D-like effects rather than the requested flat-vector style.
- − Inconsistent character design for the astronaut icons.
- − The background contains some blurry atmospheric effects that clash with the crisp infographic request.
Verdict: Nano Banana captures the requested 'clean flat-vector' aesthetic much better, creating a piece that looks like a professional modern infographic, though it failed to count correctly and skipped a step. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the sequential instructions perfectly including all six steps, but the visual style is more of a traditional illustration than the specified flat-icon vector graphic style.
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