OpenAI's state-of-the-art image generation model with better instruction following and adherence to prompts
Settled by community votes across 9 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
GPT Image 1.5
#7 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
#32 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Where the votes landed
GPT Image 1.5
66.7%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
33.3%
win rate
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
GPT Image 1.5
- + Excellent adherence to the spatial requirements of the prompt.
- + Realistic light refraction and caustic reflections on the table.
- + Very high photographic quality and natural textures.
- − The blue sphere is quite large relative to the cube compared to the word 'small' in the prompt.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully includes all requested elements.
- + The blue sphere is appropriately 'small' as requested.
- − The sphere is floating unnaturally in the center of the air without support, which lacks physical realism.
- − The glass cube has some geometric inconsistencies where the panels meet.
- − The blue sphere lacks realistic surface reflections compared to the environment.
Verdict: GPT Image 1.5 is the clear winner as it provides a physically grounded and highly realistic image with superior lighting and materials. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the size instruction for the sphere more literally, it resulted in a sphere floating in mid-air, whereas GPT Image 1.5 correctly placed it on the base of the cube and rendered the glass and reflections much more convincingly.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
GPT Image 1.5
- + Excellent adherence to the 'fiery, glowing effect' on all text elements.
- + Superior sense of motion and 'exploded' dynamics with flying ingredients and embers.
- + Highly detailed food textures, particularly the seared patty and fresh-looking tomatoes.
- − The composition is very crowded, making some text slightly harder to read against the busy background.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Clean, professional layout that clearly separates the marketing text from the product.
- + Effective use of a starburst element for the price as requested.
- + Accurate text rendering and placement.
- − The burger feels static rather than 'exploded' with motion as requested.
- − Lower internal detail on the burger components compared to Model A.
- − The starburst and price lack the requested 'fiery, glowing effect', appearing as flat vector graphics.
Verdict: GPT Image 1.5 followed the prompt much more effectively, particularly in capturing the 'dynamic' and 'fiery' atmosphere requested. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro produced a clean layout, it failed to apply the glowing effect to the price tag and lacked the sense of motion and high-detail textures found in GPT Image 1.5.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
GPT Image 1.5
- + Excellent chalk texture with natural-looking smudges and dust.
- + Very consistent handwriting style across the whole board.
- + High fidelity to the requested text and date.
- − The handwriting appears slightly more like a digital brush than a physical person holding chalk.
- − The composition is a bit flat with no background context of the 'cozy café'.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Stronger sense of place with the cafe background and lighting.
- + The handwriting looks very authentic to a physical person writing with chalk, including natural variations in pressure.
- + Excellent composition with text wrapping that feels realistic for a small board.
- − The lettering is slightly less sharp and crisp compared to Image A.
- − There is a small amount of digital artifacting around some of the thinner lines.
Verdict: Both models followed the complex text prompt perfectly, including the specific date and menu items. GPT Image 1.5 excels in texture and clarity, providing a very clean professional aesthetic, while Qwen Image 2.0 Pro provides a more convincing 'hand-written' feel and better environmental context of a café. Qwen is the winner because its handwriting feels more organic and the overall composition is more engaging.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
GPT Image 1.5
- + Excellent photorealistic texture on the capybara's fur.
- + Stronger cinematic lighting and depth of field that makes the night scene feel authentic.
- + Perfectly captures the 'bored' expression of the passenger in the background.
- − The capybara's paws look slightly more like humanoid fingers than natural capybara feet.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully places both the driver and passenger in a clear, wide composition.
- + Accurately represents the requested yellow taxi driver cap and dark jacket.
- − The passenger appears to be in the front passenger seat rather than the back seat as requested.
- − The capybara's hand on the wheel has a greenish, sickly skin tone and odd anatomy.
- − Overall lighting feels a bit flat and less 'photorealistic' compared to the competition.
Verdict: GPT Image 1.5 is the clear winner as it masterfully handles the depth of field and texture, creating a truly cinematic and photorealistic result. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro captures the elements of the prompt, it fails the spatial requirement of putting the passenger in the back seat and suffers from jarring anatomical errors on the driver's hands.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
GPT Image 1.5
- + Excellent adherence to the 'vintage dark parchment' texture and sepia-toned gothic aesthetic.
- + Flawless text rendering for both the large title and the small event details.
- + Superior composition with a more natural integration of the thorny border and misty graveyard background.
- − The bats are somewhat simplified silhouettes compared to Model B.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Features detailed, characterful bats and a unique green internal glow for the pumpkin.
- + Clear typography and includes all requested text elements correctly.
- − The digital art style feels more modern and clean than the requested 'vintage' and 'dark parchment' aesthetic.
- − The scroll banner looks slightly overlaid and less integrated into the environment.
Verdict: GPT Image 1.5 followed the stylistic cues of the prompt much more effectively, producing a cohesive 'vintage gothic' piece with beautiful textures and a gloomy atmosphere. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro handled all text perfectly and had more detailed animal figures, it felt too polished and digital, lacking the cinematic grit found in GPT Image 1.5.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
GPT Image 1.5
- + Excellent PBR material rendering with realistic wood, ceramic, and food textures.
- + Detailed and visually rich scene including extra props like a teapot and soy sauce.
- + Strong 3D isometric perspective on a well-defined diorama base.
- − Included significantly more items than the 'minimal garnish' requested.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Adhered strictly to the 'minimal garnish' and simple diorama base instructions.
- + Text is clear and the flag icon is correctly placed.
- + Soft, clean cartoonish aesthetic that fits the 'miniature 3D cartoon' prompt.
- − The textures are very basic and lack the 'realistic PBR' quality requested.
- − Composition is a bit sparse and lacks the visual appeal of a miniature scene.
- − Layout of text is slightly awkwardly spaced compared to the graphic design in the other image.
Verdict: GPT Image 1.5 is the superior image due to its high-quality PBR materials and intricate detailing that makes it look like a high-end 3D render. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the instruction for 'minimal' accessories more literally, it failed to deliver the requested realism in textures, resulting in a flat and less professional appearance.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
GPT Image 1.5
- + Expertly captures the 'big expressive eyes' and 'tumbling together' aspects of the prompt.
- + Superior lighting with beautiful god rays and sparkling dew effects.
- + High-level rendering of fur textures and paw pad details.
- − The fox kit's anatomy is slightly merged with the other animals in the huddle.
- − The composition is very tightly cropped, losing some of the 'meadow' environment.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Excellent full-body composition that shows all four animals clearly in the meadow.
- + Realistic anatomical proportions for the fox and rabbit.
- + Captures the interaction and playful chasing vibe well.
- − The kitten has strange, slightly distorted facial features.
- − The lighting and 'sparkle' effects are more muted and less 'hyper-photorealistic' than the other version.
Verdict: GPT Image 1.5 wins on pure visual impact and rendering quality, delivering on the '8K masterpiece' and 'expressive eyes' requirements with incredible detail. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro offers a better full-body composition and clearer animal separation, its facial rendering for the kitten is awkward and it lacks the magical, high-contrast lighting found in the first image.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
GPT Image 1.5
- + Excellent typography with correct spelling and accent mark.
- + Professional vintage look with sophisticated shading and texture.
- + Strong composition that follows a classic vector emblem hierarchy.
- − Failed to provide a light background as requested, using black instead.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully used a light background with subtle texture.
- + Clean, minimalist vector aesthetic that matches the prompt style.
- − Spelling error in the main text ('Floriian' instead of 'Florian').
- − The cloche handle and steam design are somewhat generic compared to Model A.
Verdict: GPT Image 1.5 produced a superior logo in terms of typography and artistic quality, perfectly capturing the vintage feel, though it ignored the light background instruction. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the background requirements but failed on the most critical aspect of a logo: correct spelling. GPT Image 1.5 is the clear winner for its professional finish and accuracy.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
GPT Image 1.5
- + Excellent typography and spelling of all stages.
- + Clean, professional panel-based layout that is easy to read.
- + Accurate representation of the astronauts' names and icons.
- − The 'Translunar' icon is slightly confusing as it shows a tiny moon next to a giant lunar orbit icon.
- − The Saturn V rocket in the launch panel is stylized to the point of looking a bit squashed.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Elegant vertical flow that better represents the physical journey from Earth to Moon.
- + Includes an actual poster border, making it feel more like a finished piece of graphic design.
- + Accurate and detailed icons for the Lunar Module.
- − Small text under the astronaut icons is blurry and less legible.
- − The S-curve for the 'Translunar' trajectory is a bit abstract compared to a direct arc.
- − Includes a random astronaut face in the icon row that breaks consistency with the silhouettes.
Verdict: GPT Image 1.5 is the winner because it provides superior text legibility and a clearer infographic structure that perfectly follows the requested steps. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro has a beautiful vertical composition, GPT Image 1.5's professional layout and near-perfect spelling of all terms make it more suitable for an actual infographic poster.
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