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Settled by community votes across 12 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

HiDream I1 Full

15.2 arena score

#60 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Qwen Image

20.8 arena score

#38 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Shared challenges 12

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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.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Excellent depiction of light and shadow, with convincing soft window lighting.
  • + Beautiful texture on the wooden table and the red book cover.
  • + Realistically distorted refraction of the plant through the glass cube.
  • The blue sphere appears to be floating rather than sitting on the bottom surface.
  • Some ghosting artifacts are present within the glass refraction.

Qwen Image

  • + The blue sphere is firmly grounded within the cube.
  • + Clean, minimalist composition with sharp edges on the glass.
  • + Accurate placement of all elements requested in the prompt.
  • The lighting feels a bit more flat and artificial compared to Model A.
  • The plant visibility through the glass is slightly less realistic than in Model A.

Verdict: HiDream I1 Full produces a much more cinematic and atmospheric image with superior lighting and texture details. While Qwen Image provides a cleaner, more literal interpretation where the sphere is correctly grounded, it lacks the photographic realism and sophisticated light behavior (refractions and shadows) found in HiDream I1 Full.

Candid Street Photography

Text-to-Image

“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Excellent shallow depth of field and bokeh
  • + Subtle, realistic skin texture on the man's face
  • + Beautifully rendered wet pavement with clear mirror-like reflections
  • Failed the motion blur request as the passing cars appear frozen
  • Anatomical issues with the man's sitting position and the bicycle's proportions

Qwen Image

  • + Successfully incorporated motion blur on the background vehicle
  • + Achieved a more realistic 'imperfect' snapshot framing
  • + The act of repairing the bicycle looks more natural
  • Visible rain streaks look like a filter rather than a natural atmospheric effect
  • Missing the requested 'shallow depth of field' as the cars are sharp despite the motion blur
  • Generic skin texture compared to the detail in the other model

Verdict: HiDream I1 Full creates a more visually stunning and high-quality image with superior detail in the skin and reflections, fitting the 'cinematic' part of the prompt well. However, Qwen Image followed more specific technical instructions like 'motion blur' and 'imperfect framing', even though the overall rendering quality is lower. HiDream I1 Full is the likely winner for its photographic realism and coherent composition.

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.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Excellent symmetrical framing and intense facial expression
  • + Superior rendering of 'lifelike eyes' as requested
  • + Detailed and believable metallic textures with realistic aging
  • The braids at the top appear somewhat flat/unnatural in their integration
  • Lighting is a bit diffused rather than strong warm torchlight

Qwen Image

  • + Successfully included colorful beads in the hair braids
  • + Strong use of warm torchlight and visible bokeh sparks
  • + High quality texture on the leather straps and buckles
  • The sparks have a very artificial, 'stamp' like appearance
  • The facial scars look a bit like paint rather than biological tissue
  • The composition feels slightly cluttered on the right side

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt closely, but HiDream I1 Full produced a more professional and grounded portrait with superior facial realism. While Qwen Image captured specific details like the beads and the torch more literally, the overall image quality in HiDream I1 Full feels more cohesive and cinematic.

Modern Clean Menu

Text-to-Image

“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Excellent text legibility for main headings like 'RESTAURANT MENU' and 'MAINS'.
  • + Clear, high-resolution food photography that looks appetizing and realistic.
  • + Good use of bold sans-serif fonts which aligns well with the 'modern' part of the prompt.
  • The grid is a bit repetitive, using four very similar pizza images instead of a variety of foods.
  • The 'Appetizers / Pizza' section has no text-based menu items beneath it.

Qwen Image

  • + Perfectly captures the 'colorful grid' and 'vibrant accents' request with multi-colored backgrounds for food photos.
  • + More creative layout that feels like a complete professional menu design with a distinct sidebar for photos.
  • + Better variety of food shown, including salads and slices, not just whole pizzas.
  • The text is largely illegible 'lorem ipsum' style gibberish compared to Model A.
  • The word 'Pizzaurant' is a bit of an odd creative choice for a general restaurant menu request.

Verdict: HiDream I1 Full produces a very clean and legible menu, but it fails to provide the variety and vibrancy requested in the prompt, opting for four nearly identical pizza photos. Qwen Image provides a much more dynamic and professional design with a colorful grid and better composition, although its text rendering is significantly weaker than HiDream I1 Full. Overall, Qwen Image is the preferred winner because it follows the stylistic and layout instructions much more closely.

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.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Successfully rendered the correct date (April 30, 2026)
  • + Excellent chalk texture and realistic wood grain on the frame
  • + Correctly interpreted an elegant cursive style for the title
  • Completely failed to render the specific menu items requested, generating gibberish text instead
  • Text looks more like a digital font than natural handwriting with variations
  • Included an unnecessary illustration of a cup

Qwen Image

  • + Successfully rendered the specific requested menu items with much higher accuracy
  • + Captures a better 'handwritten' feel with variations in letter height and spacing
  • + Composition fits the cozy café prompt well
  • Major error in the year, rendering '20026' instead of '2026'
  • Spelling error in 'Risoto' (missing one 's')
  • The chalk texture is slightly too smooth and looks a bit like a digital marker

Verdict: Qwen Image is the clear winner for prompt adherence as it successfully attempted and largely executed the specific menu items requested, whereas HiDream I1 Full generated a board full of nonsensical gibberish. Although Qwen Image made a significant typo in the year (20026), its ability to follow the complex instructions regarding the menu content makes it the more useful output.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Excellent sense of motion and dynamic composition.
  • + Highly detailed textures on both the space suit and the horse's coat.
  • + Strong cinematic lighting with vibrant reflections on the helmet.
  • The horse's front legs have slightly awkward anatomy at the joints.
  • Failed the specific negative constraint to have the 'horse on top' of the astronaut.

Qwen Image

  • + Natural and balanced composition with a clear view of the planet.
  • + Clean rendering of the astronaut's gear and harness details.
  • + Good color contrast between the brown horse and the blue Earth.
  • Failed the specific negative constraint to have the 'horse on top' of the astronaut.
  • The perspective of the planet in the background feels slightly flat compared to the foreground.

Verdict: Both models completely failed to follow the surreal instruction for a 'horse on top' of an astronaut, instead providing the standard astronaut-on-horse image. HiDream I1 Full is the winner due to its superior cinematic lighting and dynamic sense of movement, whereas Qwen Image feels more static and conventional.

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.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Excellent text rendering on the hat.
  • + Better composition with a more dynamic close-up angle.
  • + The lighting and skin tones of the passenger look more realistic.
  • The paws on the steering wheel look somewhat distorted and less animal-like.
  • Perspective on the steering wheel pillar is slightly off.

Qwen Image

  • + Successfully rendered paws that look like actual animal hands gripping the wheel.
  • + Includes a taxi sign on the roof which adds to the requested realism.
  • + The driver's cap style is more authentic to a formal chauffeur/taxi driver uniform.
  • The text on the roof sign is garbled ('YOXI').
  • The passenger's facial features and eyes look slightly less refined compared to Model A.
  • The steering wheel placement feels slightly disconnected from the driver.

Verdict: HiDream I1 Full is the likely winner due to its superior image clarity, lighting, and legible text on the driver's cap. While Qwen Image handled the anatomy of the capybara's paws more realistically, it suffered from artifacting in the text and a slightly flatter overall composition.

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.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Excellent graphic design layout with a clear focal point
  • + Successful rendering of the scroll banner requested in the prompt
  • + High clarity and contrast in the illustration elements
  • Fails significantly on text accuracy for the event details
  • Omits the word 'Invitation' from the main title
  • The location and specific date are completely hallucinated as gibberish

Qwen Image

  • + Near-perfect adherence to specific event text (Date, Time, Location)
  • + Great atmosphere with cinematic lighting and twisted trees
  • + Includes both the thorn and spiderweb border elements as requested
  • Main title text 'Halloween' is slightly malformed
  • The scroll banner has a visual glitch where text is split awkwardly
  • The thorny border looks a bit repetitive and digital

Verdict: HiDream I1 Full produces a cleaner graphic illustration but fails to follow the text instructions, resulting in nonsensical event details. Qwen Image follows the prompt much more accurately, correctly including the specific date, time, and location, while also capturing the atmospheric 'cinematic' mood better. Despite some minor character artifacts in the title, Qwen Image is the clear winner for its superior prompt adherence.

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.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Excellent text rendering with clean, bold typography.
  • + High-quality textures on the fish and roe that give a premium 3D look.
  • + Clearer resolution and sharper details on the sushi components.
  • Missed the small flag icon requested in the prompt.
  • The background contains some slight digital noise or texture instead of being a perfectly solid fill.

Qwen Image

  • + Successfully included the small flag icon as requested.
  • + Features more detailed props like chopsticks and a physical flag pole that enhance the diorama feel.
  • + Better adherence to the 'small raised diorama' aspect of the prompt.
  • Lower image clarity with softer, almost blurry edges compared to Model A.
  • The rice grains look like large uniform spheres, which feels slightly less refined than Model A's texture.

Verdict: HiDream I1 Full produces a much sharper, high-fidelity image with superior textures on the food, though it fails to include the requested flag icon. Qwen Image adheres more closely to the prompt instructions by including the flag and extra diorama elements, but the overall image quality is significantly softer and less detailed. HiDream I1 Full is the likely winner for its professional-grade visual clarity and polished 3D aesthetic.

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.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Excellent fur texture on the fox and golden retriever.
  • + Strong adherence to the 'god rays' and 'golden sunrise light' prompt.
  • + Vibrant and saturated color palette that feels very joyful.
  • Completely missed the 'baby bunny' requirement, providing a second kitten instead.
  • The style is more illustrative and stylized than 'hyper-photorealistic'.
  • The puppy's eyes look a bit artificial and cartoonish.

Qwen Image

  • + Successfully included all four requested animals (dog, cat, bunny, and fox).
  • + Achieved a much more photorealistic look with believable eye reflections.
  • + Better captures the active 'chasing' and 'tumbling' motion described in the prompt.
  • The kitten has five paws/limbs visible, representing a significant anatomical error.
  • The puppy's head is slightly large and floating-looking relative to its body.

Verdict: Qwen Image is the winner because it successfully followed the complex instruction to include four specific types of animals, whereas HiDream I1 Full omitted the bunny in favor of a second kitten. Despite the anatomical artifact with the kitten's paws in the Qwen image, its overall composition, realism, and adherence to the specific characters requested make it the more accurate response.

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.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Clean vector aesthetic that matches the minimalist prompt.
  • + Text in the banner is perfectly legible and centered.
  • + Accurate interpretation of the 'Est. 1720' requirement.
  • Completely missed the primary text 'Caffè Florian'.
  • The coffee cup inside the cloche causes a confusing visual overlap with the cloche's handle.

Qwen Image

  • + Includes all requested text elements including 'Caffè Florian'.
  • + Good use of subtle paper texture on the background.
  • + More dynamic cloche design with steam coming out of the top.
  • The main text 'Florian' has severe kerning and overlapping issues, making it messy.
  • The banner proportions are a bit chunky compared to the elegant vintage prompt.

Verdict: HiDream I1 Full produces a much cleaner and professional-looking vector emblem, but it fails to include the brand name requested in the prompt. Qwen Image attempts all text elements but suffers from poor typography execution where the letters overlap incoherently. HiDream I1 Full is the likely winner for its superior visual quality and 'minimalist' adherence, despite the missing text.

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.”

HiDream I1 Full
Qwen Image

AI Judge Analysis

HiDream I1 Full

  • + Strong aesthetic appeal with a professional vector illustrative style.
  • + Excellent adherence to the NASA-inspired color palette.
  • + Crisp text for the main header.
  • Fails to include all 6 requested steps, stopping after 3-4 loosely defined sections.
  • Text content for the sub-steps is nonsensical and includes prompt keywords like 'ICON'.
  • Included a space shuttle silhouette and a Saturn-like planet which are historically inaccurate for Apollo 11.

Qwen Image

  • + Follows the logical flow of the requested 6 steps much more accurately.
  • + Successfully visualizes the lunar module landing component requested.
  • + Includes a reasonable representation of the mission crew with recognizable names.
  • The 'Descent' and 'Landing' icons are swapped or incorrectly numbered.
  • Visual style is slightly less 'clean' and lacks the balance of professional infographic design.
  • Minor spelling errors in labels like 'Tranar' and 'Aldin'.

Verdict: Qwen Image is the clear winner for prompt adherence, as it actually attempts to visualize the specific six-step mission sequence requested, whereas HiDream I1 Full only creates a generic space-themed poster with half the steps missing. Although HiDream I1 Full has a more polished aesthetic, its failure to follow the instructional content of the prompt makes it less useful as an infographic.

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