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Grok Imagine Image xAI Qwen Image 2.0 Pro Alibaba

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

Grok Imagine Image

23.4 arena score

#27 of 62 in Text-to-Image

Skill signature · Text-to-Image

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

22.8 arena score

#31 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Where the votes landed

Grok Imagine Image

100.0%

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Ties

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Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

0.0%

win rate

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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.”

Grok Imagine Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Grok Imagine Image

  • + Excellent refraction and optical realism in the glass cube.
  • + Highly detailed wood texture and realistic soft window lighting.
  • + Shows the plant pot clearly through the glass as requested.
  • The blue sphere appears to be floating mid-air without physical support.
  • The glass cube has rounded corners rather than the sharp edges usually associated with the term 'cube'.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Clean, sharp geometry for the glass cube.
  • + The green plant is visibly positioned behind and through the glass.
  • + Accurate colors and object placement relative to the prompt.
  • The blue sphere is floating without visible support, breaking physical realism.
  • The reflections on the inner glass surfaces are slightly confusing and look more like mirrors than clear glass.

Verdict: Both models followed the spatial instructions perfectly, but Grok Imagine Image edges out the win due to superior lighting and texture quality. While both models failed to provide a realistic way for the sphere to 'be inside' without floating, Grok Imagine Image's rendering of the wooden table and the refraction through the glass is much more photorealistic.

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.”

Grok Imagine Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Grok Imagine Image

  • + Excellent typography with a cohesive fiery texture and glowing effects.
  • + Dynamic composition with ingredients flying out, creating a true 'exploded' sense of motion.
  • + Vibrant lighting and high-quality textures on the fresh ingredients.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Clean, more grounded 'exploded' view that works well for a professional menu.
  • + Accurate text rendering and placement for all required elements.
  • + Good lighting on the burger patty and cheese.
  • The pricing starburst looks a bit like a flat clip-art sticker and lacks the requested fiery/glowing effect.
  • The lettuce and tomato are less 'exploded' than Model A, feeling more like a simple stack.
  • Less visual drama in the background compared to the prompt's fiery description.

Verdict: Grok Imagine Image creates a far more dynamic and visually exciting advertisement that perfectly captures the 'exploded' motion and 'fiery' atmosphere requested in the prompt. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro produces a very clean and professional layout, its pricing starburst feels disconnected from the image's style, whereas the effects in Grok Imagine Image are integrated across all text and the background elements.

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.”

Grok Imagine Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
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AI Judge Analysis

Grok Imagine Image

  • + Excellent text rendering with perfect spelling across all lines.
  • + Highly realistic chalkboard texture with authentic chalk dust and smudging.
  • + Cozy atmosphere accentuated by lighting and background depth.
  • The 'elegant cursive' for the title is more of a print-style sans-serif compared to the other text.
  • The handwriting looks slightly too uniform, almost like a digital chalk font.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Successfully captured the 'natural variations in letter size' and slanted handwriting styles.
  • + Excellent spatial layout with the text feeling very organic and hand-drawn.
  • + Accurate rendering of the menu items and pricing as requested.
  • Minor spelling error in the third item where 'Butter' is missing the second 't' (rendered as 'Buter').
  • The chalkboard surface is slightly less detailed than Model A’s.

Verdict: Both models followed the complex prompt with high accuracy, but Grok Imagine (Image A) is the winner due to its flawless spelling and superior background rendering. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro (Image B) captured the natural 'handwritten' irregularities better, it failed on the specific spelling of 'Butter', making Grok Imagine the more reliable choice for text-intensive tasks.

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.”

Grok Imagine Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Grok Imagine Image

  • + Excellent photorealism and cinematic lighting.
  • + Perfectly captures the 'bored' expression of the passenger as requested.
  • + Consistent texture on the capybara's fur and clothing.
  • The passenger is sitting in the front seat instead of the back seat.
  • The capybara's paws look more like bird talons or sharp claws than a capybara's actual feet.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Greater attention to the 'back seat' positioning for the passenger.
  • + Interesting use of motion blur in the background lights to suggest movement.
  • + The capybara taxi cap is more detailed and authentic to a driver's uniform.
  • The image quality is significantly lower with noticeable grain and less realistic skin/fur textures.
  • The woman is holding her phone in a slightly awkward, distorted way.
  • The capybara's hands look more like human hands than paws.

Verdict: Grok Imagine Image wins on sheer visual quality and atmosphere, despite failing to place the passenger in the back seat. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the spatial instructions more accurately but suffered from lower resolution, muddy textures, and a less convincing 'photorealistic' appearance.

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.”

Grok Imagine Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Grok Imagine Image

  • + Excellent text integration and legibility
  • + Highly cohesive composition with beautiful thorny-spiderweb borders
  • + Authentic vintage parchment texture and moody lighting
  • The jack-o-lantern is a bit standard compared to the gothic aesthetic

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Creative use of green inner-lighting for the jack-o-lantern
  • + Detailed bats and tree textures
  • + Accurate rendering of requested text elements
  • The thorny border looks a bit artificial and thin
  • The scroll banner overlapping the jack-o-lantern stem is slightly cluttered

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, including all requested text and specific design elements. Grok Imagine Image edges out the competition with a more professional and cohesive composition that feels like a real vintage invitation, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 Pro has slightly busier layering that affects the overall polish.

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.”

Grok Imagine Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Grok Imagine Image

  • + Excellent 3D miniature aesthetic with soft, high-quality lighting and shadows.
  • + Perfect text rendering and clean alignment of the flag icon.
  • + Higher level of detail in the textures of the fish and wooden base.
  • The diorama base is a simple wooden block rather than a stylized platform.
  • One piece of sushi appears slightly fused with the wood.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Strong adherence to the 'small raised diorama base' request with a clean rounded platform.
  • + Clearly defined isometric perspective and layout.
  • + Clean, bold typography that is easy to read.
  • Lighting is a bit flat compared to the other model.
  • The textures feel slightly more like 'plastic' rather than 'refined PBR materials'.
  • The text layering is slightly tight between the flag and the words.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but Grok Imagine produced a more visually pleasing image with superior lighting and materials that truly feel like a high-end 3D render. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro handled the diorama base request more literally, but the overall artistic finish of Grok Imagine is more vibrant and professional.

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.”

Grok Imagine Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Grok Imagine Image

  • + Dynamic sense of movement and energy
  • + Warm, vibrant color palette
  • + Cleverly includes all requested animals clearly
  • Stylized, 'AI-look' rather than hyper-photorealistic
  • Missing the butterflies requested in the prompt
  • Anatomical distortions, especially the floating rabbit

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Achieves true hyper-photorealism with natural textures
  • + Includes all requested elements including butterflies and god rays
  • + Coherent interactions and grounding of the animals in the grass
  • The fox kit has a slightly elongated, stiff tail
  • The kitten's gaze is a bit vacant compared to the others

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully follows the 'hyper-photorealistic' instruction, whereas Grok Imagine Image produced a highly stylized, illustrative image. Qwen also followed the prompt more comprehensively by including the butterflies and more realistic atmospheric lighting effects.

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.”

Grok Imagine Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Grok Imagine Image

  • + Excellent typography with perfect spelling and correct accent marks.
  • + Clean vector-style emblem with professional balance.
  • + Accurately represents the requested warm brown tones and subtle texture.
  • Includes a redundant repetition of 'Est. 1720'.
  • An abstract spoon and handle shape extend awkwardly from the cloche.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Stronger 'vintage' feel through a unified banner design.
  • + Subtle, realistic steam rendering.
  • + Good color palette adherence.
  • Misspelled name as 'Floriian' with a double 'i'.
  • The steam appears as if it is in front of the cloche rather than coming from it.
  • Lower contrast makes the 'Est. 1720' text harder to read.

Verdict: Grok Imagine is the clear winner primarily due to its perfect handling of the text and typography, which is essential for a logo. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro has a nice vintage arrangement, the spelling error 'Floriian' and the confusing placement of the steam make it less effective as a professional emblem.

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.”

Grok Imagine Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Grok Imagine Image

  • + Excellent text legibility for main headers and names
  • + Perfect adherence to the requested NASA-inspired color palette
  • + Consistent 'flat-vector' style with crisp icons
  • Several spelling errors in smaller text labels like '3rajcoory' and 'Moom'
  • The Moon icon erroneously has rings like Saturn

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Superior vertical composition that guides the eye through the mission phases
  • + Clean, professional typography without spelling errors in major labels
  • + Accurate depiction of the Lunar Module icons
  • The translunar trajectory icon is a bit muddy and lacks the 'crisp lines' requested
  • Icons for the crew are inconsistent, with one wearing a helmet and the others not

Verdict: Grok Imagine Image follows the 'flat vector' color and style requirements more accurately, but suffers from significant spelling errors and a bizarre choice to add rings to the moon. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro provides a much more logical infographic layout that better visualizes a journey, though its icons are slightly less uniform than Model A's. Qwen wins slightly for better composition and more accurate mission-specific details like the lunar module design.

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