GPT Image 1 Mini OpenAI vs Qwen Image Alibaba

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Excellent photographic texture on the book cover and paper edges.
• + Realistic lighting and soft shadows that feel natural.
• + Clean composition with a high level of photorealism.

• − The glass cube is missing a front face, appearing more like a frame or hollow box.
• − The plant is not clearly visible through the glass as requested.

Qwen Image

• + Successfully renders all faces of the glass cube including reflections.
• + Accurately places the plant behind the glass with visible refraction.
• + Better adherence to the spatial requirements of the prompt.

• − The reflections on the glass are a bit messy and inconsistent.
• − The blue sphere has a slightly artificial, CGI look compared to Model A.

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Excellent skin texture and realistic fine details in the face and hands
• + Strong adherence to the 'shallow depth of field' and '50mm lens' aesthetic
• + Realistic rain drops on the bicycle and clothing

• − The 'motion blur from passing cars' is minimal and looks more like static bokeh
• − The bicycle mechanics are slightly nonsensical where the hand meets the frame

Qwen Image

• + Better capture of the 'candid street' atmosphere with a wider framing
• + Successful implementation of reflections on the wet pavement
• + Good sense of the environment and weather conditions

• − Fails the 'shallow depth of field' request by keeping most of the scene relatively sharp
• − The man's feet are poorly rendered and floating slightly above the ground
• − The 'motion blur' on the car looks artificial and doesn't match the shutter speed of the rest of the image

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Naturalistic and lifelike eyes and skin texture.
• + Exquisite and consistent engraving details on the plate armor.
• + Superior warm torchlight lighting that feels integrated into the scene.

• − Missed the request for beads in the hair braids.
• − Very subtle scars that are less 'battle-worn' than requested.

Qwen Image

• + Explicitly included the beads in the braids as requested.
• + Strong adherence to the 'battle-worn' prompt with visible scars and blood.
• + Clear distinction of leather straps and cloth underlayers.

• − The sparks look like artificial icons rather than natural bokeh.
• − The lighting on the face feels somewhat flat and mismatched with the bright torch in the foreground.
• − Armor engravings look slightly more generic/repetitive compared to Model A.

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Perfect text legibility for the section headers and main title.
• + Clean and logical layout that aligns specific dishes with their category headers.
• + Extremely high-quality, realistic food photography in a consistent grid.

• − Lacks actual menu item text or prices, leaving large empty spaces.
• − The design leans slightly more toward a poster than a functional menu.

Qwen Image

• + Includes realistic menu elements like prices and item descriptions.
• + More creative use of color blocks and varied grid sizes for a 'modern' feel.
• + Captures the vibrant accents requested in the prompt.

• − Significant text artifacts and gibberish in the subtext and logo.
• − Redundant food photos that do not necessarily match the specific menu categories (many salads).

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Excellent typography with a consistent fiery, glowing effect on all text elements.
• + High-quality photorealistic texture on the bun and patty.
• + Clean composition that follows the 'starburst' and 'exploded' constraints accurately.

• − The 'exploded' effect is quite static and lacks the dynamic energy suggested by the prompt.
• − The tomato and sauce look slightly plastic compared to the realistic bread and meat.

Qwen Image

• + Features a very dynamic sense of motion with flying debris and ingredients.
• + The fiery background is more intense and visually engaging.
• + Accurately includes all requested text and the starburst element.

• − The 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' text is plain white rather than having the requested fiery, glowing effect.
• − The burger remains mostly assembled rather than having all main components suspended separately in mid-air.
• − The starburst looks like a flat graphic compared to the 3D-feeling burger.

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Perfectly follows the date requested: April 30, 2026.
• + Shows very realistic chalk texture with dusty, grainy edges.
• + Correctly renders all text requested in the prompt without errors.

• − The header is in print-style block capitals rather than the requested elegant cursive.
• − The layout is a bit tight against the bottom frame.

Qwen Image

• + Excellent handwriting style that looks more natural and less like a digital font.
• + Great environmental context showing the board inside a cozy café.
• + Creative interpretation of the request with better layout and spacing.

• − Major error in the date, rendering '20026' instead of '2026'.
• − Spelling error in 'Risotto' (spelled 'Risoto').
• − Contains nonsensical scribbled text at the bottom right.

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Excellent cinematic lighting and atmosphere
• + High level of detail in the lunar surface and stars
• + Seamless integration of the subjects into the environment

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse

Qwen Image

• + Bright, clear colors and sharp details
• + Good anatomical representation of both horse and astronaut

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse
• − The harness/reins have floating artifacts near the horse's mouth

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Excellent cinematic lighting and photorealistic textures on the fur and coat.
• + Very narrow focus on the passengers correctly conveys the requested bored atmosphere.
• + The capybara's expression is very professional and human-like in its calm demeanor.

• − The steering wheel is positioned strangely low relative to the capybara's body.
• − The lighting is bit too dim to see much of the taxi interior.

Qwen Image

• + Bright, clear composition that shows more of the New York taxi environment.
• + Good adherence to the prompt with 'both front paws' clearly on the steering wheel.
• + Realistic inclusion of details like a seatbelt and a name tag for the driver.

• − The text on the taxi sign says 'YOXI' instead of anything recognizable.
• − The human passenger's hand holding the phone looks slightly distorted with extra or elongated fingers.
• − The lighting on the capybara is a bit flat compared to the background.

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Excellent text rendering with no spelling errors
• + Consistent vintage texture and cohesive color palette
• + Professional composition that feels like a polished invitation

• − The 'webs and thorns' border is very subtle compared to the request
• − The 'parchment' effect is less pronounced than a physical paper edge

Qwen Image

• + Great border design featuring clear webs and thorns
• + Stronger parchment aesthetic with torn paper edges
• + Atmospheric background depth and twisted tree detail

• − Severe spelling errors in the main title
• − The font choice for the date and location is too modern and clean for the theme
• − The text on the scroll banner is awkwardly split and slightly garbled

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Excellent typography and flag icon integration.
• + Higher quality textures and more realistic lighting.
• + Clean, professional 3D render look.

• − The larger base feels a bit simple compared to a 'miniature diorama' concept.

Qwen Image

• + Captures the 'miniature diorama' and 'small raised base' prompt elements better.
• + Includes extra details like the flag on the base and garnishes.
• + Good adheresence to the isometric perspective.

• − The text rendering is slightly less clean than Model A.
• − Lighting is a bit flat compared to the PBR request.
• − The flag icon next to the text is slightly distorted.

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Excellent sense of motion and action with multiple animals mid-jump.
• + Beautifully rendered backlighting and god rays filtering through the scene.
• + Strong anatomical accuracy for all four distinct animals.

• − The fox's front right paw is somewhat indistinct against its body.

Qwen Image

• + High level of detail on the butterflies and dew sparkles in the foreground.
• + Center-focused composition creates a clear focal point.
• + Soft, pleasing lighting that captures the 'wholesome' vibe.

• − The dog appears static and disconnected from the play occurring around it.
• − The fox's ears and head shape lean slightly towards a feline appearance.
• − The butterflies appear somewhat flat/pasted on compared to the environment.

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Excellent typography with correct spelling and accents
• + Solid vector-style layout that is easy to read
• + High contrast and sharp line work

• − Ignored the request for a light background
• − The gold/brown tones are a bit grainy

Qwen Image

• + Followed the color palette and background request perfectly
• + Good 'hand-drawn' vintage feel with nice texture
• + Strong banner design for the establishment date

• − Severe spelling and layout error with the name 'Florian'
• − The steam lines are slightly asymmetrical

GPT Image 1 Mini

• + Excellent text rendering with no spelling errors.
• + Consistent and clean vector illustration style across all icons.
• + Logical flow that follows all six requested steps in order.

• − The 'Translunar' icon is a bit abstract and messy compared to the others.
• − The layout is somewhat fragmented and lacks a cohesive title at the top.

Qwen Image

• + High visual appeal with a strong NASA-inspired dark background composition.
• + Great inclusion of the NASA logo and mission title for a poster feel.
• + Good use of the requested color palette.

• − Significant spelling errors including 'Tranar Orbit' and 'Aldin'.
• − Failed to include all 6 steps correctly, jumping numbers and mislabeling stages.
• − Includes a literal instruction '1 Stop at landing' as text in the image.