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

Qwen Image 2.0

21.7 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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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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Excellent refraction and reflection physics within the glass cube.
  • + High-quality texture on the red book cover.
  • + Clean, clear glass edges.
  • The blue sphere is floating in the center of the cube, which might look physically impossible or magical rather than resting.
  • The lighting on the cube edges is a bit harsh.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Realistic placement of the sphere resting on the bottom surface.
  • + Softer, more natural integration of the plant behind the glass.
  • + Accurate interpretation of 'soft' window light.
  • The glass has a notable teal tint rather than being purely clear.
  • The reflection of the sphere on the bottom of the cube is slightly disconnected.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt perfectly. Qwen Image 2.0 (Image A) produced a more striking image with better glass reflections and book textures, though the sphere is floating. Qwen Image 2512 (Image B) is more grounded and realistic in its spatial arrangement, with the ball resting on the surface.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Excellent realism in skin texture and age spots
  • + Accurate fulfillment of 'imperfect framing' with a side-cut subject
  • + High level of detail on the mechanical parts of the bike chain
  • The bike anatomy is slightly warped near the pedal and rear wheel connection
  • Passing car in the background lacks the requested motion blur

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Better representation of light rain and atmospheric depth
  • + Superior composition with wet pavement reflections
  • + Follows the motion blur request for the background vehicles
  • The subject looks at the camera, losing the 'candid' feel requested
  • Skin texture is slightly smoother and less realistic than Model A
  • Anatomical issues with hands and the bike frame structure

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 captures a more realistic and truly candid moment with exceptional skin textures that feel un-stylized, though it fails to include motion blur. Qwen Image 2512 better handles the environmental requests like rain and motion blur but suffers from a more posed feel and significant structural errors in the hands and bicycle frame. Qwen Image 2.0 is the preferred winner for its superior realism and adherence to the 'no stylization' and 'candid' constraints.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Excellent depiction of ornate engraving on the plate armor
  • + Highly realistic skin texture including pores and fine wrinkles
  • + Strong depiction of the requested 'braids with beads'
  • The lighting feels like a large bonfire rather than the requested 'torchlight'
  • The hand placement and size relative to the face looks slightly unnatural

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Atmospheric torchlight with realistic warm reflections and bokeh sparks
  • + Excellent adherence to the 'battle-worn' descriptor with subtle scars and dirt
  • + Better composition for a 'close portrait' with clear shallow depth of field
  • The engravings on the armor are slightly less intricate than Model A's
  • The leather straps are a bit blurred due to the shallow depth of field

Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well on this complex prompt. Qwen Image 2.0 provides a more detailed look at the character's armor and hand, while Qwen Image 2512 better captures the specific atmospheric lighting and the cinematic 'close portrait' feel requested. Qwen Image 2512's interpretation of the lighting and scarred texture feels more grounded and aesthetically cohesive.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Excellent food photography with realistic textures and lighting.
  • + Clean, perfectly aligned grid layout that adheres strictly to the professional modern aesthetic.
  • + Clear section headers that are easy to read despite gibberish item names.
  • Text rendering for individual dish names is garbled.
  • Uniform pricing of '100' for almost every item is unrealistic.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Effective use of vibrant color accents and geometric icons.
  • + Visual hierarchy is well-established with primary and secondary headings.
  • + Presents a full-page menu mockup including a restaurant brand at the top.
  • Food images are cluttered and look less appetizing/realistic than Model A.
  • Text rendering is very poor with significant artifacts and gibberish.
  • The grid layout of images feels cramped at the top of the design.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 (Model A) is the clear winner due to its superior food photography and clean, professional layout that feels like a real digital menu design. While Qwen Image 2512 (Model B) attempts more complex branding and accent colors, the low quality of the food illustrations and more distorted text makes it less usable for a professional presentation.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Excellent photorealistic texture on the cheese and patty
  • + Captures a very liquid, dripping sauce effect
  • + Strong, vibrant starburst design for the price label
  • The burger is less 'exploded', with only the top bun clearly separated
  • Text rendering on 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' is slightly cramped

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Better 'exploded' effect with more distinct separation between all components
  • + Integrated text is very clear and well-aligned with the composition
  • + Includes more dynamic particles and flying ingredients
  • Failed to include the word 'TIME' in the secondary text
  • The meat texture appears slightly more processed/less natural than Model A

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt well, but Qwen Image 2.0 provided superior photorealism in the food textures and correctly included all requested text. While Qwen Image 2512 had a better 'exploded' layout, the omission of a word from the prompt requirements and slightly lower food detail makes it less effective as a professional ad.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Excellent chalk texture with realistic smudges and dust on the board.
  • + Spelling is 100% accurate for every word in the menu.
  • + Natural, believable handwriting style that feels authentic to a café setting.
  • The layout is slightly tight against the right edge of the frame.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Beautiful elegant cursive title as requested in the prompt.
  • + Center-aligned composition is very clean and aesthetically pleasing.
  • + Excellent legibility and font consistency throughout.
  • Contains a spelling error: 'Risitto' instead of 'Risotto'.
  • The text looks slightly more like a digital brush than physical chalk on a board.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 is the winner because it successfully followed all text instructions with perfect spelling and a much more realistic chalk texture. While Qwen Image 2512 has a beautiful calligraphic style, it failed on a key spelling word ('Risitto') and the text lacks the tactile, smudged authenticity of physical chalk.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

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

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Features a more surreal artistic style with shimmering scales on the horse.
  • + The background contains interesting details like floating water droplets.
  • + Excellent composition with a wider, more epic celestial view.
  • Failed the negative constraint; the horse is being ridden by the astronaut, not on top.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + High realism in the textures of the horse's coat and the astronaut's suit.
  • + Clear facial detail visible through the helmet visor.
  • + Strong cinematic lighting consistent with an orbital environment.
  • Failed the specific positional constraint; the horse is beneath the astronaut.
  • The horse's tail is cut off by the frame edge.

Verdict: Both models failed the specific instruction to place the 'horse on top' of the astronaut, providing a standard 'astronaut riding horse' image instead. Qwen Image 2.0 is the preferred choice as it leans more into the 'surreal' aspect of the prompt with its scaly white horse and floating droplets, whereas Qwen Image 2512 is more literal but suffers from poor framing on the horse's tail.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Excellent fur texture and lighting on the capybara.
  • + Natural skin tones and realistic hair on the passenger.
  • + The side-view composition feels dynamic and shows more of the city environment.
  • The passenger is technically sitting in the front passenger seat rather than the back seat as requested.
  • The capybara's paws look slightly distorted and small for the steering wheel.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Correctly places the businesswoman in the back seat.
  • + Captures a very clear 'bored' expression on the passenger as requested.
  • + Symmetric front-on lighting creates a clear focus on the subject.
  • The capybara's front paws look more like human hands/fingers with long nails, which is unsettling.
  • The interior of the car feels slightly more generic and lacks some of the material depth seen in the other version.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2512 followed the spatial prompt instructions more accurately by placing the passenger in the back seat, and it perfectly captured the requested bored expression. However, Qwen Image 2.0 produced a much more photorealistic image with better lighting and textures, despite the minor failure of placing the human in the front passenger seat.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Perfect text accuracy for all requested fields
  • + Consistent and clean parchment texture across the entire design
  • + Elegant and legible gothic font choices
  • The lighting in the background sky is a bit flat compared to the foreground pumpkin
  • Composition feels slightly more top-heavy with the large title

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Atmospheric cinematic lighting with a moody teal-toned sky
  • + High level of detail on the twisted trees and pumpkin texture
  • + Well-integrated border and scroll elements
  • Spelling error in the main title: 'Hallowern' instead of 'Halloween'
  • The text choice for the scroll banner is less stylized than Model A

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 is the clear winner because it followed the text instructions perfectly, which is critical for an invitation design. While Qwen Image 2512 offers a more atmospheric and visually lush background, the misspelling of 'Halloween' in the primary title makes it unusable for its intended purpose.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Excellent text legibility and graphic design.
  • + High photographic realism for the textures and food items.
  • + Precise adherence to the light blue background request.
  • Missed the 'isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene' and 'diorama' style.
  • The wooden board is flattened to a perspective that doesn't feel like a miniature base.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Perfectly captures the 'miniature 3D cartoon scene' and 'diorama' aesthetic.
  • + Accurate 45-degree isometric perspective.
  • + Creative use of 3D stylized text that matches the scene's art style.
  • The small flag icon is placed inside the text block rather than as a separate icon.
  • The text 'SUSHI' is slightly stylized in a way that is less formal than Model A.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2512 is the clear winner as it perfectly captured the 'isometric miniature diorama' and '3D cartoon' style requested in the prompt, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 produced a more standard food photograph with text on top. Qwen Image 2512 also successfully integrated the PBR material feel into a stylized 3D environment, making for a much more cohesive interpretation of the specific creative direction.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Excellent action and interaction between the animals
  • + Accurate depiction of god rays and sunrise lighting
  • + Very high detail in the fur texture and meadow flora
  • The fox kit's face is slightly obscured and looks somewhat distorted in its pose

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Clear, expressive faces for all four requested animals
  • + Well-composed 'family portrait' style layout
  • + Clean and vibrant colors
  • Fails the 'tumbling together' part of the prompt in favor of a static pose
  • The scale of the fox and rabbit compared to the kitten is slightly off

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 captures the dynamic motion and playful 'tumbling' requested in the prompt, creating a more natural and engaging scene. While Qwen Image 2512 produces high-quality portraits, it ignores the action-oriented parts of the prompt, resulting in a static and staged appearance.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Excellent typography rendering with the correct accent mark.
  • + Clean, vector-like aesthetic that fits the logo prompt.
  • The 'steam' looks more like a flame icon.
  • The layout of the name inside the cloche is slightly cramped.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Beautiful woodcut/etched texture that enhances the vintage feel.
  • + Sophisticated banner design and dynamic steam effect.
  • + Balanced composition with clear hierarchy.
  • Minor typography error where the 'a' in 'Florian' looks slightly like a 'u'.
  • Less 'minimalist' than Model A due to heavy shading.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, producing high-quality vintage logos. Qwen Image 2.0 (Model A) is preferred for its clean vector execution and perfect spelling, while Qwen Image 2512 (Model B) offers superior artistic texture and a more evocative interpretation of the steam and banner elements. Overall, Qwen Image 2512 is the winner for its professional composition and sophisticated vintage vibe.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0
Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0

  • + Features highly legible text with only one minor spelling error ('Translunjar').
  • + Excellent vertical layout that logically follows the mission sequence from top to bottom.
  • + Strong adherence to the requested NASA-inspired color palette and flat vector style.
  • Icon for Landing is slightly repetitive of the Descent icon but larger.
  • Includes a spelling error in 'Translunjar'.

Qwen Image 2512

  • + High quality vector illustration of the Saturn V and Lunar Module.
  • + Good use of layout space and iconography.
  • Significant text rendering issues with gibberish words and repeating step numbers.
  • Poor adherence to the step sequence, placing 'Landing' in the middle of the graphic rather than the end.
  • Failed to follow the 'navy, white, muted red' palette by introducing bright oranges.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 (Model A) is the clear winner as it successfully creates a functional infographic with legible text and a logical flow. While Qwen Image 2512 (Model B) has slightly more detailed illustrations, its failure to render coherent text or follow the specific mission sequence makes it unusable as an infographic.

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