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

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

22.1 arena score

#34 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Qwen Image 2512

22.9 arena score

#30 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

50.0%

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Ties

0.0%

Qwen Image 2512

50.0%

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50.0% 0.0% ties 50.0%
Shared challenges 13

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512
50% wins 0% ties 50% wins

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'soft window light from the left' instruction with realistic shadows.
  • + Very high visual quality with detailed textures on the book and table.
  • + Correct interpretation of the plant being behind the cube and visible through the glass.
  • The blue sphere is floating/hovering in the center rather than resting on the bottom of the cube.
  • The glass cube lacks a back wall, appearing more like an open frame or solid block.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + The glass cube is well-defined with distinct edges and corners.
  • + The blue sphere is naturally resting on the surface inside the cube.
  • + Good placement of the green plant behind the cube.
  • The lighting is flat and doesn't clearly convey the requested 'from the left' directionality.
  • The reflection of the sphere inside the glass is physically inconsistent and messy.

Verdict: Both models successfully included all requested elements. Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001 produced a more aesthetically pleasing image with superior lighting and crisp textures, though the sphere is floating. Qwen Image 2512 followed the physics of the scene better by placing the sphere on the floor of the cube, but the overall image quality and lighting are less impressive.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Excellent skin texture and hyper-realistic facial details
  • + Strong sense of action with the man actively working on the bike frame
  • + High level of detail on the wet pavement and lighting reflections
  • The bike's mechanical structure is slightly nonsensical around the pedals and chain
  • The white car in the background lacks convincing motion blur, appearing more like a still car with soft focus

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Superior handling of motion blur on the passing cars, creating a dynamic street feel
  • + Better cinematic composition with the 50mm shallow depth of field effect
  • + Subject is looking at the camera, leaning into the 'candid street photo' prompt
  • The man is posing with the bike rather than 'repairing' it as requested
  • Minor anatomical issues with the fingers on the man's right hand

Verdict: Both models captured the mood well, but Imagen 4.0 Ultra provided a much higher level of textural detail and followed the 'repairing' instruction more closely. Qwen Image 2512 excelled at the background environmental effects like motion blur and bokeh, but the subject felt more static and posed, missing the active narrative of the prompt.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Extremely sharp and clear engraving details on the plate armor
  • + Excellent use of warm torchlight highlights across the character and metal
  • + Clean and orderly hair braids that perfectly incorporate the requested beads
  • The facial features look slightly airbrushed or overly smooth compared to the 'battle-worn' descriptor
  • The torch in the background is a bit distracting and less out-of-focus than requested

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Superior 'battle-worn' aesthetic with realistic grime, skin texture, and raw scarring
  • + Very lifelike eyes with complex reflections and emotional depth
  • + Excellent implementation of shallow depth of field and bokeh sparks
  • The armor engraving is slightly less defined and more generic than in the other image
  • Some minor blending issues where the braids meet the shoulders

Verdict: While Imagen 4.0 Ultra produces a very clean and technically proficient image with incredible armor detail, Qwen Image 2512 captures the 'battle-worn' essence of the prompt much more effectively. Qwen's rendition of skin texture, lifelike eyes, and atmospheric depth of field creates a more convincing and cinematic portrait that feels grounded in the world described.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Excellent crisp and legible typography for section headers.
  • + Highly realistic and professional food photography with cohesive lighting.
  • + Clean, professional layout that feels like a real commercial menu.
  • Small descriptive text contains gibberish characters.
  • The grid structure becomes slightly uneven at the bottom.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Good use of a vertical grid to showcase multiple items.
  • + Clean white background with a clear 'Modern Restaurant' title.
  • + Contains price-like digits next to menu items, improving the menu feel.
  • Heavy gibberish text throughout all item names and descriptions.
  • Spelling error in the header 'APPETIMERS' and 'MEANS'.
  • Font choice is too condensed and tall, making it harder to read than Model A.

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 Ultra produces a much more professional and aesthetically pleasing result with high-quality food photography and superior header typography. While Qwen Image 2512 includes more items in its grid, it suffers from significant spelling errors and less legible font choices. Imagen 4.0 Ultra feels like a finished design product, whereas Qwen Image 2512 feels like a rougher mockup.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Excellent text integration with accurate spelling of all requested phrases.
  • + Clean, professional composition that emphasizes the 'exploded' view perfectly.
  • + High-quality photorealistic textures on the burger components and bun.
  • The 'fiery' effect on the background is a bit more abstract/swirly rather than literal flames.
  • The starburst element is slightly simple in design.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Strong sense of dynamic motion with debris and sauce droplets splashing.
  • + Excellent fiery text effect on the 'Magic Burger' title.
  • + Highly dramatic lighting and background atmosphere.
  • Failed to include the word 'TIME' in the secondary 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' message.
  • The starburst for the price is slightly messy with overlapping spikes.
  • The top bun and patty are fused in a way that feels less 'exploded' than Model A.

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 Ultra is the winner because it followed all text instructions perfectly, whereas Qwen Image 2512 omitted a word in the secondary subtitle. While Qwen produced a more aggressive and dynamic 'action' shot, Imagen 4.0 Ultra's clarity, perfect spelling, and clean presentation make it a superior finished advertisement.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Excellent text accuracy with no spelling errors.
  • + Realistic chalkboard smudges and lighting effects.
  • + Consistent handwriting style across all lines.
  • The handwriting looks a bit too clean and uniform, bordering on a digital font look.
  • Does not use the requested elegant cursive for the title.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Successfully used elegant cursive for the title and menu items as requested.
  • + Authentic chalk texture with varying thickness and pressure.
  • + Better adherence to the 'cozy café' atmosphere with the blurred background.
  • Contains a spelling error in the word 'Risitto' (should be Risotto).
  • Text alignment is slightly uneven compared to the first image.

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 Ultra produces technically perfect text with zero spelling errors and a very clean layout, though the handwriting lacks the requested cursive flair. Qwen Image 2512 captures the 'handwritten chalk' aesthetic much better with beautiful cursive and realistic stroke variations, but it suffers from a spelling mistake on the first menu item. Qwen is preferred for its superior artistic interpretation and adherence to the stylistic requests, provided one can overlook the minor typo.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

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

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Excellent world-building with asteroids, nebulas, and a crescent moon.
  • + Creative attention to detail by giving the horse a matching space visor and glowing hoof-ware.
  • + Superior cinematic lighting and composition.
  • The horse legs appear slightly stiff or awkwardly positioned relative to the asteroid.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Clear facial detail inside the astronaut helmet.
  • + High anatomical accuracy of the horse's musculature and dynamic pose.
  • Failed to add protective space gear for the horse, making the 'surreal' aspect feel more like an error than a choice.
  • Composition is a bit cramped with the horse's tail and ears cut off.

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 Ultra follows the prompt more effectively by creating a fully realized surreal environment where the horse is equipped for space travel, matching the cinematic request. Qwen Image 2512 provides a high-quality render of an astronaut on a normal horse, but it lacks the creative flair and environmental depth seen in the first image.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur
  • + High clarity and cinematic lighting
  • + Accurate rendering of the 'TAXI' text on the cap
  • The paws are rendered with sharp, bird-like claws that are anatomically incorrect for a capybara
  • The passenger appears to be in the front-middle rather than the back seat
  • The viewpoint makes it look more like a studio shot than a candid street scene

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Correct composition with the passenger clearly in the back seat
  • + More realistic 'bored' expression on the businesswoman
  • + The front-on angle through the windshield creates a more immersive scene
  • The 'paws' look more like human hands wearing leather gloves
  • The capybara's face is slightly less detailed than in Model A
  • The interior ceiling of the car has some muddy textures

Verdict: Qwen Image 2512 wins this comparison because it correctly places the passenger in the back seat as requested, whereas Imagen 4.0 Ultra places her right next to the driver. Qwen also captures the 'bored' expression more effectively and creates a more convincing sense of a street environment, despite some oddness in the rendering of the creature's paws.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Perfect text accuracy for all requested fields
  • + Clean, balanced layout with a clear frame and central focus
  • Illustration style feels a bit modern and 'clip-art' rather than vintage gothic
  • The parchment texture is very subtle and looks more like a gradient background

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Strong moody atmosphere with twisted trees and cinematic lighting
  • + Excellent vintage parchment texture and more intricate border details
  • Spelling error in the main title: 'Hallowern'
  • The composition of the scroll banner overlaps slightly awkwardly with the pumpkin

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 Ultra successfully rendered all text exactly as requested, providing a polished and usable invitation. While Qwen Image 2512 captured the 'vintage gothic' and cinematic aesthetic much better, it failed on a basic spelling task in the main heading, making Imagen 4.0 Ultra the superior choice for a functional invitation.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512
60% wins 0% ties 40% wins

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Clean, professional typography that perfectly follows positioning instructions.
  • + Excellent adherence to the 'miniature 3D cartoon' style with soft, rounded textures.
  • + Very clean diorama base and solid background as requested.
  • The 45-degree angle is slightly flatter than a true isometric perspective.
  • The ginger is a bit oversized compared to the sushi pieces.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Strong isometric perspective and composition.
  • + Good rendering of the sushi materials and textures.
  • + Includes more detailed garnish like the bamboo leaf and small plants.
  • The text has an unnecessary black outline and 'cartoonish' fill not explicitly requested.
  • The diorama base has slight warping on the edges and inconsistent corners.
  • The flag icon is less clean than the one in Model A.

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 Ultra is the winner because it delivered a significantly cleaner and more professional graphic. It perfectly followed the instructions for a solid light blue background and top-center text placement, whereas Qwen Image 2512 included a slightly messy diorama base and stylised text that didn't match the ultra-clean aesthetic requested.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512
0% wins 0% ties 100% wins

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Excellent action and dynamic posing, showing animals reaching for butterflies.
  • + Great adherence to the 'god rays' and 'dew sparkles' part of the prompt.
  • + Clear separation of all four requested animals with distinct interactions.
  • The style leans more toward a polished 3D illustration than 'hyper-photorealistic'.
  • Butterflies appear a bit flat and illustrative compared to the animals.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Higher degree of photorealism in the fur and facial features.
  • + Captures the 'tumbling together' aspect well with the animals physically touching and huddled.
  • + Beautiful lighting and bokeh effect in the background.
  • The animals are static and posing for a camera rather than 'playfully chasing butterflies'.
  • The rabbit's placement is a bit cramped, making its body proportions hard to distinguish.

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 Ultra captured the energy and action of the prompt much better, showing the animals actively engaging with the butterflies in a dynamic scene. While Qwen Image 2512 achieved a more convincingly 'photorealistic' texture for the fur, it resulted in a static group portrait that ignored the requested chasing and tumbling behaviors. Imagen 4.0 Ultra is preferred for its superior composition and prompt adherence.

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 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Perfect adherence to the 'minimalist' and 'vector emblem' style requirements.
  • + Excellent typography with correct spelling and accent marks.
  • + Clean, balanced composition suitable for actual logo use.
  • The steam is very abstracted, bordering on simple lines.
  • The 'Est. 1720' text is slightly off-center within the banner.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Impressive illustrative detail and shading on the cloche dome.
  • + Dynamic and artistic representation of steam.
  • + Rich vintage texture on the background.
  • Ignored the 'minimalist' part of the prompt, creating a complex illustration instead.
  • The script font for 'Caffè' is slightly cluttered and harder to read compared to Model A.
  • The 'Est. 1720' text is bumpy and lacks the clean vector finish requested.

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 Ultra follows the prompt's structural and stylistic requirements much more accurately, delivering a clean, minimalist vector-style logo with perfect spelling. Qwen Image 2512 produces a beautiful vintage illustration, but it fails the 'minimalist' and 'vector' constraints, making it less suitable for a functional logo.

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.”

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'flat-vector' style and iconography constraints.
  • + Professional layout with a very clean and consistent NASA-inspired color palette.
  • + Includes a well-rendered NASA-style logo and consistent visual language.
  • Text consists entirely of gibberish and placeholder characters.
  • The logical flow of the specific steps requested is difficult to follow based on the visuals.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Successfully attempts to label the specific steps requested in the prompt.
  • + Contains legible English text and correctly identifies the 3 crew members.
  • + Strong central illustrations of the Saturn V and Lunar Module.
  • Confused numbering and spelling errors (e.g., 'TranslauraJ', 'Desceeint').
  • Includes non-standard colors like gold/bronze that deviate from the requested palette.
  • The layout is more cluttered and lacks the professional vector infographic aesthetic requested.

Verdict: Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate 001 provides a much better stylistic match to the 'clean flat-vector' and 'NASA palette' constraints, looking like a professional design, though its text is illegible. Qwen Image 2512 follows the specific informational structure and labeling better, but suffers from numerous spelling errors, confusing numbering, and a less cohesive visual style. Imagen 4.0 Ultra is the preferred choice for a design-focused task where the aesthetic is paramount.

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