Gemini 3.1 Flash with image generation capabilities. High-efficiency image generation model with support for text rendering, reference images, search grounding, and thinking mode. The efficient counterpart to Gemini 3 Pro Image.
Settled by community votes across 8 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Nano Banana 2
28.4
arena score
#1 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Best Text-to-Image right now
Top 2 in Image Editing
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Qwen Image Max
21.3
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#35 of 62 in Text-to-Image
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Nano Banana 2
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Qwen Image Max
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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.”
Nano Banana 2
Qwen Image Max
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana 2
- + Excellent photographic realism and natural textures on the wooden table and plant.
- + The red book includes relevant, readable text ('The Greenhouse Effect') that adds a creative touch.
- + Accurately places the plant behind the glass cube, showing it through the transparency.
- − The glass cube has an internal bottom surface that makes it look like a small tank rather than a solid or hollow cube.
Qwen Image Max
- + Clean, modern aesthetic with strong geometric forms.
- + Highly effective use of soft window light and shadows across the table surface.
- + Good rendering of the glass material and its reflections.
- − The blue sphere appears to be floating mid-air inside the cube without any physical support, which looks slightly unnatural.
- − The plant is almost entirely obscured by the pot and cube, losing the 'partially visible through glass' detail requested in the prompt.
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 followed the prompt more accurately by clearly showing the plant through the glass and providing a more grounded, realistic scene. Qwen Image Max had superior lighting and shadows but lacked the transparency details for the plant and featured a floating sphere that felt less physically cohesive.
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.”
Nano Banana 2
Qwen Image Max
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana 2
- + Excellent depiction of battle-worn status with realistic dirt and blood splatters.
- + Highly detailed engraved armor featuring coherent runes and heraldry.
- + Impressive material contrast between the metallic plate, leather straps, and textured cloth.
- − The sword hand has structural issues, specifically a missing thumb or unnatural finger placement.
Qwen Image Max
- + Outstanding facial detail and skin texture, including realistic scarring and weathering.
- + Sophisticated hair braiding with vibrant beads that stand out.
- + Beautiful composition with high-quality bokeh and atmospheric lighting.
- − The 'cloth underlayer' requested is visible but appears somewhat shredded rather than just textured.
- − The engraving on the armor is a bit more repetitive/pattern-based compared to the heraldic style of the other model.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but Qwen Image Max is the winner due to its superior anatomical correctness and incredible facial detail. While Nano Banana 2 provided better heraldic armor engravings, its failure to render the hand correctly detracts from the overall quality compared to the lifelike realism of Qwen Image Max.
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 2
Qwen Image Max
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AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana 2
- + Perfectly executes the 'exploded burger' concept with all layers clearly suspended.
- + Text rendering is very clean, bold, and adheres to all font and content requirements.
- + Dynamic lighting and splashes enhance the sense of motion and appetite appeal.
- − The placement of the starburst creates a slightly cluttered composition on the right side.
Qwen Image Max
- + High-quality texture on the beef patty and fresh-looking vegetables.
- + Strong central starburst graphic for the price point.
- + Good use of fire and embers for a dramatic atmosphere.
- − Fails the 'exploded burger' requirement; several ingredients are stacked rather than suspended.
- − The 'MAGIC BURGER' text is thinner and less impactful than Model A.
- − The €6.99 text has a slight rendering artifact on the number 9.
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 followed the prompt much more accurately by providing a true exploded-view burger where every layer is flying in mid-air. Qwen Image Max produced a high-quality image, but it failed to separate the bun, patty, and cheese, resulting in a mostly intact burger. Nano Banana 2 also had superior text rendering and better adherence to the overall ad layout instructions.
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 2
Qwen Image Max
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana 2
- + Excellent attention to detail with the inclusion of a 'Captain Cappy' taxi license and fare meter.
- + Superior composition that clearly shoes both the driver and the passenger as requested.
- + Very clean and realistic textures for the car interior and capybara fur.
- − The cap is black rather than the requested yellow color.
- − The perspective is slightly impossible, looking through the windshield from the outside while showing the interior.
Qwen Image Max
- + Followed the color prompt for a yellow hat perfectly.
- + Dynamic side profile shows the capybara in a more active driving pose.
- + Successfully captured the bored expression of the woman in the back.
- − The capybara's hands look more like human/monkey hands than capybara paws.
- − The car interior has some AI artifacts, such as the cracked texture on the ceiling and distorted rearview mirror.
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 is the winner due to its incredible world-building and adherence to the 'professional' vibe requested, specifically with the clever addition of the 'Captain Cappy' hack license. While Qwen Image Max followed the color prompt for the yellow hat more accurately, its rendering of the capybara's hands was anatomically unsettling and the overall scene was less creative than Nano Banana 2's cluttered, realistic taxi interior.
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 2
Qwen Image Max
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana 2
- + Excellent typography with glowing accents that feel integrated into the scene
- + High level of detail including skulls, candles, and a gothic cathedral
- + Rich cinematic lighting and a more cohesive vintage parchment texture
- − The layout is slightly crowded at the top
- − The date, time, and location are stylized to the point of being a little harder to read at a glance
Qwen Image Max
- + Very clean and legible event details at the bottom
- + Excellent border work specifically featuring the thorns requested in the prompt
- + Good use of negative space around the jack-o-lantern
- − The text 'Halloween Party Invitation' has slight kerning issues
- − The background scene is less detailed than Model A, lacking the 'Arches' or extra spooky elements
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions very well, including all requested text and visual elements. Nano Banana 2 is the winner due to its superior artistic detailing and more integrated cinematic lighting, which creates a more professional and immersive poster. While Qwen Image Max has better thorn details and legibility, it feels a bit more like a basic template compared to the rich illustration of Nano Banana 2.
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 2
Qwen Image Max
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana 2
- + Excellent variety and rendering of different sushi types
- + Sophisticated text layout with the flag integrated cleanly
- + Highly detailed environment including moss and wood grain textures
- − The composition feels slightly crowded with the amount of sushi included
- − Less of a 'cartoon' feel compared to the prompt's request for 3D cartoon style
Qwen Image Max
- + Stronger adherence to the '3D cartoon' aesthetic with cleaner, softer lines
- + Excellent interpretation of the diorama base using a clear glass-like material
- + Clearer text legibility with a nice drop shadow
- − The layout of the flag and text is slightly stacked less elegantly than Model A
- − The salmon nigiri texture appears slightly repetitive/plasticky
Verdict: Both models followed the instructions very well, but Qwen Image Max better captured the '3D cartoon' and 'miniature diorama' aesthetic requested in the prompt. Nano Banana 2 produced a much more realistic and detailed food render, which is visually impressive but slightly deviates from the stylistic request for a cartoon-like scene.
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 2
Qwen Image Max
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana 2
- + Excellent adherence to the list of specific animals including the baby bunny.
- + Beautifully soft, diffused lighting with realistic 'god rays' and dew effects.
- + Dynamic and balanced composition showing motion and playful chasing.
- − The fox kit has a slightly distorted front paw.
- − Some butterflies appear a bit flat compared to the surrounding 3D environment.
Qwen Image Max
- + Successfully captures the 'tumbling together' part of the prompt with animals physically interacting.
- + High level of detail in the fur texture and expressive facial features.
- + Vibrant color palette in the meadow flowers.
- − Failed to include the baby bunny as requested in the prompt.
- − Duplicates the golden retriever puppy, which was not requested.
- − The butterfly on the fox's paw has a confusing scale and placement.
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 is the clear winner because it correctly included all the requested animals, including the baby bunny which Qwen Image Max omitted. While Qwen Image Max captured the physical tumbling interaction well, its failure to follow the character list and the accidental duplication of the puppy make it less successful in prompt adherence.
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 2
Qwen Image Max
AI Judge Analysis
Nano Banana 2
- + Excellent typography including the grave accent in 'Caffè'.
- + Clean vector emblem composition within a circular frame.
- + Accurate adherence to all prompt elements including the banner placement.
- − The steam lines are a bit simplistic and lacks the 'vintage' flow found in the other model.
Qwen Image Max
- + Beautifully stylized steam and line-art shading on the cloche.
- + Strong color palette with a nicely weathered background texture.
- + Clear and legible typography.
- − The banner is very small and lacks the classic 'ribbon' flourish usually associated with vintage emblems.
- − The alignment of the text elements feels slightly cramped compared to the emblem in Model A.
Verdict: Nano Banana 2 produced a superior logo design that perfectly captures the 'vector emblem' style, providing a cohesive circular badge that feels like a real restaurant logo. While Qwen Image Max has excellent illustrative details on the cloche and steam, Nano Banana 2's typography and banner integration are much more professional and balanced.
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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.