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Imagen 4.0 Generate 001 Google Wan 2.5 (Preview) Alibaba

Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

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Shared challenges 13

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The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.

Geometric Composition

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Features very realistic texture on the book cover and paper edges.
  • + Correctly implements all spatial instructions, including the plant being visible through the glass.
  • The glass cube appears more like mirrored or solid acrylic due to the lack of clear transparency in the center.
  • The blue sphere appears to be floating without a contact point.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Excellent depiction of transparency and light refraction through the glass cube.
  • + Strong atmospheric lighting with realistic dust motes and soft shadows.
  • + Naturalistic interaction between the sphere and the bottom of the cube.
  • The plant is mostly positioned beside/behind the cube rather than being clearly visible 'through' the glass as requested.
  • The top edge of the glass cube where it meets the book is slightly distorted.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt closely, but Wan 2.5 (Preview) produced a more photorealistic scene with superior light transmittancy and refraction through the glass. While Imagen 4.0 handled the 'plant through the glass' instruction slightly better, it failed to make the cube look convincingly like hollow glass, resulting in a more synthetic appearance.

Candid Street Photography

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent skin texture and hyper-realistic facial details
  • + Strong atmosphere with convincing wet surfaces and rain droplets on the clothing
  • + Dynamic bokeh and lighting from the passing vehicle in the background
  • The bicycle frame and mechanics are somewhat distorted and confusing upon close inspection
  • Lacks obvious motion blur on the passing vehicle as requested

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Natural, candid posture of the man and believable placement of tools on the ground
  • + Great reflection accuracy on the wet pavement
  • + The red bicycle design is more coherent and recognizable
  • The man's hands appear slightly mangled or anatomically incorrect
  • A bit too clean and lacks the gritty, imperfect framing requested in the prompt

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 provides a much more convincing textures, particularly regarding the man's skin and the wet fabric of his jacket, which fits the 'no stylization' request perfectly. Wan 2.5 has a better overall composition and bicycle anatomy, but the distorted hands and slightly smoother skin make it feel more generated than its competitor.

Fantasy Warrior

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Exquisite engraving detail on the plate armor
  • + Highly realistic leather texture and buckle rendering
  • + Accurate depiction of hair beads and warm lighting
  • Lighting feels a bit clean for a battle-worn scene
  • The hair beads look more like mechanical clips

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Excellent 'battle-worn' aesthetic with convincing dirt and facial scars
  • + Realistic cloth fraying and chainmail underlayer detail
  • + Dynamic lighting with a clear bokeh background
  • The braiding pattern is slightly anatomically awkward
  • Armor engravings are a bit more repetitive compared to Imagen

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt excellently, but Wan 2.5 (Preview) captured the 'battle-worn' and 'dilapidated' atmosphere more effectively through realistic facial grime and frayed clothing. While Imagen 4.0 provided superior detail on the metallic engravings and leather, it looked slightly too polished for a character who has been in combat.

Modern Clean Menu

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent grid layout that separates text and imagery cleanly
  • + Uses bold sans-serif fonts effectively for visual hierarchy
  • + High-quality food photography with varied textures and professional plating
  • Text is largely gibberish instead of English placeholder text
  • Abstract geometric accents are a bit distracting from the minimalist theme

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Strong categorization of dishes within specific sections
  • + Food photography is consistent in style and lighting
  • + Captures the casual dining vibe well with color-coded headers
  • Very low text legibility and significant spelling errors in headers
  • The repetitive food photos (e.g., three very similar appetizers) lack variety
  • Layout feels a bit more cluttered compared to a truly minimalist design

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 Generate 001 provides a much cleaner and more professional layout that adheres better to the 'modern minimalist' prompt through its use of white space and strong typography. While Wan 2.5 (Preview) does a good job of organizing the menu by section, its text rendering and repetitive imagery make it feel less polished than the crisp execution of Imagen 4.0.

Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent text legibility and alignment.
  • + High levels of photorealistic detail on the textures of the meat and bun.
  • + Clean, professional advertisement layout that follows all prompt instructions.
  • The 'exploded' effect feels more like a vertical stack than a dynamic motion burst.
  • The glowing effect on the main text is a bit subtle compared to the prompt's request.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Superb dynamic composition with sauce droplets and smoke adding a sense of motion.
  • + Captures the 'fiery, glowing effect' perfectly with the dripping lava-style text.
  • + Very creative interpretation of the starburst and embers.
  • The 'MAGIC BURGER' text is slightly warped at the top.
  • Lower realism in the lettuce and some of the smaller vegetable fragments.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions well, including specific text elements and price. Imagen 4.0 Pro produced a cleaner, more realistic product shot that would work well for traditional print, while Wan 2.5 delivered a much more energetic and visually striking composition with superior special effects. Wan 2.5 is the winner for its creative interpretation of the fiery atmosphere and the dynamic sense of motion requested in the prompt.

Chalkboard Menu

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent text legibility and spelling for most items
  • + Captures the brown butter cookie price correctly based on common sense logic despite text cutoff
  • Includes meta-text from the prompt like 'Tittle Menu' and 'Footer' instead of following the creative intent
  • The handwriting looks more like a digital marker font than authentic chalk texture
  • Spelling errors in the small descriptive text like 'Berbs' instead of 'Herbs'

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + High artistic quality with realistic chalk smudges and dusty texture
  • + Good composition with a depth-of-field background that fits the 'cozy café' request
  • + The handwriting is stylish and consistent across all items
  • Small error in the second menu item using '& $28' instead of 'Herbs - $28'
  • Repetition of the price on the final item
  • The perspective makes the bottom text slightly harder to read

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 provides much clearer and more accurate spelling, but it fails the logic test by including prompt instructions (like 'Title' and 'Footer') directly as text on the board. Wan 2.5 produces a much more realistic and aesthetically pleasing image of a chalkboard in a café, despite minor errors in the secondary text items.

The Reversed Rodeo

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

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'surreal' instruction with nebula patterns on the horse's coat.
  • + Great lighting and cinematic flair with those prism-like light streaks.
  • + Very high detail in the horse's mane and the textures of the spacesuit.
  • The horse's front left leg has an anatomically awkward bend at the joint.
  • The reflection in the helmet is a bit abstract and doesn't quite match the environment.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Dynamic sense of motion with the horse's gallop and flowing mane.
  • + High-quality rendering of the spacesuit and life-support pack.
  • + Clear, vibrant composition with an interesting background galaxy.
  • Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is on top of the horse instead of the 'horse on top' as requested.
  • The horse's muscular structure looks slightly exaggerated and stiff in the chest area.

Verdict: Both models failed the specific spatial instruction for the horse to be 'on top' of the astronaut, instead defaulting to the common trope of an astronaut riding a horse. However, Imagen 4.0 captures the 'surreal' and 'cinematic' aspects of the prompt much more effectively through its use of lighting and cosmic textures on the horse, whereas Wan 2.5 feels like a more standard, literal interpretation.

The Capybara Taxi Driver

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'professional expression' and 'both front paws on the steering wheel' instructions.
  • + Very clean, sharp details in the car interior and on the human face.
  • + Accurate text rendering on the taxi sign and hat.
  • The perspective from the dashboard makes the car interior feel slightly synthetic or like a studio set.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Atmospheric lighting and realistic rain droplets on the car exterior.
  • + The capybara's fur and jacket texture appear highly detailed and natural.
  • + Captures the busy, blurred Manhattan background with greater depth.
  • The text on the taxi sign is garbled and nonsensical.
  • The capybara's paws are not placed as naturally on the steering wheel as in Model A.
  • The businesswoman in the back is slightly out of focus and has less distinct features.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt well, but Imagen 4.0 provided a much cleaner and more accurate interpretation of the specific character poses and text. While Wan 2.5 (Preview) excelled at creating a moody, cinematic atmosphere with realistic environmental effects like rain, its failure to generate legible text and the slightly awkward paw placement makes Imagen 4.0 the overall winner.

The Halloween Invitation

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent typography rendering with consistent gothic styling
  • + Clear layout with high contrast for readability
  • + Perfect adherence to all specific text details and dates
  • Lacks the 'vintage parchment' texture requested, opting for a clean digital look
  • Illustrative style is a bit flat and less cinematic

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Beautiful parchment texture and cinematic lighting effects
  • + More artistic and detailed jack-o-lantern illustration
  • + Successful capture of the 'vintage' and 'moody' aesthetic
  • Text rendering is slightly inconsistent, with a slight typo ('You are invited to a night of friqhts')
  • Layout is a bit cramped with text overlapping the border and background elements

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 delivers a very clean and professional graphic design with perfect text accuracy, though it feels more like a modern digital illustration. Wan 2.5 (Preview) captures the 'vintage gothic' mood and cinematic lighting much better, despite a small typo in the script and slightly messy text layering. Overall, Wan 2.5 is preferred for its artistic fidelity to the prompt's atmosphere.

Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent photorealistic textures and PBR materials.
  • + Detailed and accurate sushi varieties (nigiri, gunkan, maki).
  • + Good use of the diorama base requested.
  • Failed to include the requested text ('JAPAN', 'SUSHI').
  • Missed the light blue background requirement.
  • Missed the flag icon requirement.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Perfect adherence to text and icon requirements.
  • + Captures the requested '3D cartoon' style and 'solid light blue background' perfectly.
  • + Clean, centered composition with an isometric feel.
  • The sushi model is very simplified compared to the complex dish variety requested.
  • Slightly less 'isometric' than requested, leaning toward a standard low-angle 3D view.

Verdict: Wan 2.5 (Preview) followed almost all instructions, including the specific text and flag icons that Imagen 4.0 completely ignored. While Imagen 4.0 produced much more realistic textures, it failed on the core background and typographic requirements of the prompt.

Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent depiction of dew sparkles on the grass and flowers
  • + Dynamic interactions with animals physically touching/tumbling
  • + Highly detailed floral variety and texture
  • Has a more illustrated or digital painting feel rather than hyper-photorealistic
  • The fox's anatomy is slightly stiff in the mid-air pose

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Stronger sense of photorealism in the fur and lighting
  • + Captures the 'playfully chasing' aspect with forward motion and joyful expressions
  • + Beautiful golden hour lighting with realistic bokeh effects
  • Floating water droplets appear disconnected from the environment
  • The fox has slightly unnatural, glowing blue eyes that deviate from reality

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, including all four requested animals. Wan 2.5 (Preview) produced a more photorealistic result with a higher sense of joyful movement, whereas Imagen 4.0 felt slightly more like a high-end digital illustration. Wan 2.5 is the winner for capturing the energy and realistic fur textures requested.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent typography and spelling accuracy for both the main name and the date.
  • + Clean, modern minimalist execution of the cloche icon.
  • + High clarity with a smooth color palette.
  • Missed the 'banner' requirement for the date by using a simple flag shape instead.
  • The steam element feels a bit disconnected from the cloche.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Stronger vintage aesthetic with textured background and ornate border.
  • + Good use of the requested banner element to house the text.
  • + Cloche illustration has better lighting and dimension.
  • The alignment of the banner is slightly asymmetrical.
  • Slightly less crisp vector-style line work compared to the other model.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt well, but Imagen 4.0 delivers a more professional and clean graphic design with better-executed typography. Wan 2.5 captures the 'vintage' and 'banner' aspects of the prompt more literally, but Imagen 4.0's overall balance and clarity make it a superior logo design.

Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

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“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.”

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Generate 001

  • + Excellent flat-vector illustrative style with clean, crisp lines.
  • + High-quality text rendering for primary headers.
  • + Follows the NASA-inspired color palette perfectly.
  • Failed to include steps 5 (Descent) and 6 (Landing).
  • The sequence logic of the icons is confusing and non-linear.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Includes all 6 requested steps of the mission.
  • + Features excellent iconography for the Lunar Module and crew portraits.
  • + Strong layout composition that manages to fit complex information clearly.
  • The 'Descent' and 'Landing' text labels lack their associated icons.
  • Labels are slightly misaligned with their corresponding graphics.

Verdict: While Imagen 4.0 produces more polished vector artwork, Wan 2.5 is much more successful at following the instructional prompt. Wan 2.5 included the crew and more of the requested steps, whereas Imagen 4.0 stopped halfway through the list and had logical errors in its trajectory visualization.

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