Nano Banana Pro Google Qwen Image 2.0 Pro Alibaba

Settled by community votes across 9 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

Nano Banana Pro

28.2 arena score

#2 of 62 in Text-to-Image

Best Image Editing right now Top 2 in Text-to-Image

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Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

22.5 arena score

#32 of 62 in Text-to-Image

Vote tally

Where the votes landed

Nano Banana Pro

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 Pro

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Nano Banana Pro

+ Excellent photographic realism with natural textures on the book and table.
+ The glass cube physics, including the reflections and the sphere resting on the bottom, are highly convincing.
+ Dynamic and realistic lighting with soft shadows casting across the table.

− The glass tank is slightly rectangular rather than a perfect cube.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Clean, minimalist composition that clearly follows all object placement instructions.
+ The color of the sphere is very vibrant and catches the eye.

− The blue sphere is levitating inside the cube, which feels physically unnatural vs the prompt's implied realism.
− The internal reflections in the glass are confusing and do not align correctly with the background surroundings.
− The plant visibility through the glass is less clear than Nano Banana Pro.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro produces a much more realistic and aesthetically pleasing image with convincing textures and lighting. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro follows the prompt's spatial layout, it suffers from a levitating sphere and distorted glass reflections that break the sense of reality.

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 Pro

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Nano Banana Pro

+ Excellent typography integrated into the scene with a consistent neon-glow effect.
+ Dynamic composition with a strong sense of motion and flying ingredients.
+ Texture on the patty and bun is highly photorealistic and appetizing.

− The background embers are somewhat simplified into straight lines rather than organic sparks.
− The price starburst is a bit large, slightly distracting from the burger itself.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ The 'MAGIC BURGER' text has a superior fiery texture that matches the prompt perfectly.
+ Crisp resolution with very clear ingredient separation.
+ Clean layout with a classic 'exploded' advertising aesthetic.

− The starburst element is a flat graphic that clashes with the 3D scene.
− The composition is rigid and lacks the requested 'dynamic' sense of motion compared to the other model.
− The price tag lacks the glowing/fiery effect requested in the prompt.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro is the winner because it successfully integrates all requested text elements into the fiery aesthetic of the scene, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 Pro uses flat, non-glowing graphics for the price tag. Nano Banana Pro also captures a much better sense of 'motion' and 'explosion' in the burger's composition, looking like a high-end dynamic advertisement.

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 Pro

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Nano Banana Pro

+ Excellent chalk texture on both the board surface and the lettering
+ Correctly identifies and completes the 'Brown Butter' item prompt
+ Superior composition with a realistic cafe background and depth of field

− The font looks slightly more like a digital brush than hand-lettering in some areas

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Stronger 'handwritten' feel with varying character sizes and baseline shifts
+ Accurate chalk dust and smudging effects around the text

− The composition is a tight crop with no environmental context of the cafe
− Text alignment becomes messy on the bottom lines

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro provides a much better overall image by completing the 'Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies' item and placing it in a realistic café setting. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro captures the 'messy' nature of real chalk handwriting slightly better, its lack of background and slightly less polished layout make it the weaker choice for this prompt.

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 Pro

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Nano Banana Pro

+ Excellent photorealism with realistic bokeh and interior taxi textures.
+ Perfect adherence to the 'bored' expression for the passenger and 'professional' look for the capybara.
+ High level of detail in the taxi meter and the wet windshield reflections.

− The capybara's paws look more like human hands or primate hands than capybara paws.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Good color saturation and vibrance in the city lights.
+ Accurately places the passenger in the back seat with a focused expression on the phone.

− Perspective issues make the passenger look like she is sitting next to the driver rather than in the back seat.
− The capybara's hand on the steering wheel has anatomy errors.
− Visible seam/glitch on the roof lining above the capybara's head.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro is the winner due to its superior photorealistic quality and professional-grade composition. It correctly handles the spatial depth between the driver and the passenger, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 Pro struggles with the interior perspective, making the taxi look cluttered and anatomically incorrect.

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 Pro

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

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AI Judge Analysis

Nano Banana Pro

+ Excellent typography with a cohesive glowing effect.
+ Highly atmospheric cinematic lighting and composition.
+ The vintage parchment texture is very well-executed and matches the prompt's aesthetic.

− Minimal bats compared to the other model's more prominent ones.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Strong adherence to the border requirement of webs and thorns.
+ Detailed bat illustrations and a unique green glow for the pumpkin.

− The font choice for 'Invitation' and the banner is slightly less cohesive than Model A.
− The background feel is less 'vintage parchment' and more of a digital illustration style.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro produces a more polished and professional-looking invitation with superior typography and a beautiful vintage parchment texture that feels authentically gothic. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro does a great job with the specific border details and clear text rendering, Nano Banana Pro's composition and cinematic lighting create a more compelling mood.

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 Pro

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Nano Banana Pro

+ Excellent text rendering and layout integration.
+ High level of detail in the textures and miniature diorama elements like moss and flowers.
+ Beautiful PBR material simulation, especially on the fish and ikura.

− The flag icon is slightly stylized and not perfectly rectangular.
− The composition is visually complex, perhaps slightly exceeding 'minimal' garnish.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Perfect adherence to the 45-degree isometric projection.
+ Clean and minimalist arrangement that follows the prompt's simplicity.
+ Accurate flag icon and bold typography.

− The text stacking (JAPAN, then flag, then SUSHI) deviates from the requested 'JAPAN then SUSHI below it' order.
− Materials look a bit flat and plastic-like compared to the requested realistic PBR textures.
− The sushi rice looks somewhat repetitive and less realistic.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro produced a much more visually appealing and professional-looking 3D render with superior textures and lighting, perfectly capturing the 'miniature' aesthetic. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the isometric layout accurately, its materials felt simplistic and the text arrangement was slightly off. Nano Banana Pro is the winner for its high-quality detailing and impressive interpretation of a miniature diorama.

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 Pro

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Nano Banana Pro

+ Excellent depiction of dynamic movement with the animals running and jumping.
+ Strong vibrant colors and clear, dramatic god rays that match the requested 'joyful vibe'.
+ Consistently high detail on the fur and expressive, sparkling eyes across all four animals.

− The lighting feels slightly artificial and more like a high-end illustration than a true photograph.
− The butterfly scale is a bit large compared to the animals.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Successfully captures the 'tumbling together' part of the prompt with animals interacting on the ground.
+ Achieves a more realistic, photorealistic lighting and depth of field that feels like a real wildlife photograph.
+ Excellent inclusion of multiple butterflies and realistic wildflower varieties.

− The fox kit has an unusually long, thin tail that looks slightly anatomically incorrect.
− The puppy's facial features and eyes are somewhat less expressive and distinct compared to the other animals'.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro produces a very vibrant, energetic, and clean image that feels like a 'masterpiece' illustration, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 Pro achieves a much more convincing hyper-photorealistic look with natural lighting and complex interactions. While Nano Banana Pro followed the character descriptions perfectly, Qwen Image 2.0 Pro captured the specific 'tumbling' behavior better and felt more like a real-world scene.

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 Pro

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Nano Banana Pro

+ Excellent typography with correct spelling and accents
+ Detailed woodcut/etching style that fits the vintage theme
+ Balanced and professional logo composition

− The steam is more stylized/swirly than realistic, though it fits the art style

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Clean vector-style coloring
+ Adheres to the requested color palette well

− Spelling error in 'Floriian' with an extra 'i'
− The steam appearing on top of the dome surface is physically illogical
− Less sophisticated typography and layout

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro is the clear winner as it correctly spelled the text and applied a sophisticated vintage etching style that perfectly matches the 'Caffè Florian' brand identity. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro failed on basic text rendering and has a confusing layout where the steam appears to be on the outside of the cloche.

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 Pro

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Nano Banana Pro

+ Excellent typography and legible text rendering across all labels and bullet points.
+ Accurate and logical flow of information following the numbered steps.
+ Clean, professional flat-vector aesthetic that perfectly matches the 'modern infographic' request.

− The transition between Earth and Moon orbits feels slightly disconnected spatially.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Features a cohesive vertical timeline layout with a clear visual path.
+ Good application of the requested NASA-inspired color palette.

− Text is somewhat blurred and less legible than the competing model.
− Iconography for the descent and landing steps is inconsistent and slightly messy.
− Lacks the sophisticated graphic design elements like the header and detailed labels found in Nano Banana Pro.

Verdict: Nano Banana Pro successfully creates a high-quality, professional infographic with perfect text rendering and a clear logical flow of the mission steps. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro follows the prompt but lacks the polish, clarity, and graphic design sophistication necessary for a poster-style output.