GPT Image 1.5 OpenAI vs Qwen Image Max Alibaba

GPT Image 1.5

• + Excellent adherence to lighting instructions with a clear source from the left.
• + Realistic glass refraction and reflections on the sphere and table.
• + The placement of the plant behind the glass creates a natural sense of depth.

• − The sphere is quite large relative to the cube, making the 'small' descriptor in the prompt a bit loose.

Qwen Image Max

• + Sophisticated photographic quality with realistic wood grain and soft shadows.
• + Captures the book and sphere textures very well.

• − The sphere appears to be floating mid-air inside the cube with no support, which looks physically impossible.
• − The glass cube has internal mirror-like reflections that don't match the environment properly.
• − The plant is placed to the side rather than clearly 'behind' the cube as requested.

GPT Image 1.5

• + Exceptional metallic textures with realistic light diffusion and dirt accumulation.
• + Incredible facial detail and lifelike eyes that appear moist and reflective.
• + Perfect adherence to the 'shallow depth of field' and 'bokeh sparks' request.

• − The braiding is somewhat loose compared to the more distinct braids in Model B.

Qwen Image Max

• + Distinct and intricate braiding with colorful beads as requested.
• + Strong character expression that conveys the 'battle-worn' theme through deep wrinkles and scars.
• + Clear engraving patterns on the plate armor.

• − The lighting on the armor looks a bit matte and lacks the realism of polished metal reflecting fire.
• − Some minor anatomical issues around the lips and asymmetrical eye rendering.

GPT Image 1.5

• + Excellent adherence to the 'exploded' request with clear vertical separation of all ingredients.
• + High-quality, photorealistic textures on the patty and vegetables.
• + Superior integration of the starburst element with the fiery background.

• − The 'MAGIC BURGER' text is slightly cut off at the top corners.
• − The lighting is very intense, which makes some areas look slightly over-sharpened.

Qwen Image Max

• + Clean, professional layout with well-balanced text elements.
• + Effective fiery effect on the typography that feels very integrated.
• + Good sense of motion and dynamic energy in the splash effect.

• − Failed the 'exploded' prompt as the bun is still resting on the patty.
• − The burger components are mostly bunched together rather than suspended in mid-air.
• − The starburst is more of a light flare than a traditional ad starburst shape.

GPT Image 1.5

• + Excellent photorealistic texture on the capybara's fur
• + Accurate depiction of a classic taxi driver cap with text
• + Superior cinematic lighting and focus depth

• − The paws on the steering wheel look slightly anthropomorphized/distorted

Qwen Image Max

• + Clear composition showing both the driver and the passenger effectively
• + Great city background detail with recognizable street lights
• + Consistent clothing textures

• − The capybara's hands look very human-like and unsettling
• − Visible AI artifacts like the cracked ceiling texture in the car
• − The yellow cap is a generic baseball hat rather than a driver's cap

GPT Image 1.5

• + Excellent color grading with a warm, vintage sepia tone
• + Great texture on the parchment and jack-o-lantern
• + Clean, professional typography that integrates well into the scene

• − The thorn border is a bit messy and indistinct in the corners

Qwen Image Max

• + Strong, defined gothic borders with clear thorn and web motifs
• + Perfect text accuracy for all requested fields
• + Good contrast between the central image and the parchment background

• − The lighting feels a bit disconnected between the cool background and warm pumpkin
• − The scroll banner is slightly warped on the right side

GPT Image 1.5

• + Excellent 3D miniature diorama feel with detailed base layers.
• + High textural realism for materials like wood, ceramics, and rice.
• + Clean and professional typography layout with a centered flag icon.

• − Includes extra items like a teapot and soy sauce that contrast with the 'minimal garnish' request.

Qwen Image Max

• + Perfect adherence to the 45-degree isometric perspective.
• + Stronger '3D cartoon' aesthetic with cleaner, smoother surfaces.
• + More accurate execution of the 'minimal' request for the diorama base and scene contents.

• − The glass base has some minor perspective clipping on the bottom corner.
• − Typography and flag placement feel a bit crowded at the top.

GPT Image 1.5

• + Successfully includes all four requested animals (dog, cat, bunny, fox).
• + Excellent rendering of soft fur textures and expressive eyes.
• + Dynamic 'tumbling' composition matches the playful vibe of the prompt.

• − Anatomy of the kitten's paws is slightly distorted with extra toes.
• − The fox's eyes appear a bit more doll-like than realistic.

Qwen Image Max

• + High clarity and excellent use of 'god rays' lighting.
• + Colorful and diverse floral environment.
• + Strong sense of interaction between the animals.

• − Failed to include the 'baby bunny' requested in the prompt.
• − Included two golden retrievers instead of the specified animals.
• − The fox has an unusually long, thin tail that looks slightly unnatural.

GPT Image 1.5

• + Excellent typography with a mix of elegant script and serif styles.
• + Correct inclusion of all requested text elements.
• + Clean, professional-looking illustration of the cloche dome.

• − Ignored the request for a light background, providing a black one instead.
• − The steam element is very simple and lacks the detail seen in the other model.

Qwen Image Max

• + Perfect adherence to the background and texture prompt with a realistic parchment effect.
• + Highly detailed and artistic steam trailing from the cloche dome.
• + Very clean vector-style lines and excellent spacing.

• − Slightly generic typography compared to the more stylistically distinct text in the other model.