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Qwen Image 2512 Alibaba Recraft V4.1 Recraft AI

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

Qwen Image 2512

22.9 arena score

#30 of 62 in Text-to-Image

Skill signature · Text-to-Image

Recraft V4.1

17.6 arena score

#53 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Where the votes landed

Qwen Image 2512

100.0%

win rate

Ties

0.0%

Recraft V4.1

0.0%

win rate

100.0% 0.0% ties 0.0%
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.”

Qwen Image 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Excellent depiction of physics and reflections within the glass
  • + Very high textural realism on the book and wooden table
  • + Accurately represents the transparency of the cube with the plant behind it
  • The sphere is slightly large for the requested 'small' descriptor
  • The cube has visible seams that make it look like a plexiglass box rather than a solid glass object

Recraft V4.1

  • + Beautifully clear glass material and smooth lighting
  • + Strong composition with plenty of negative space
  • + Accurate sphere color and appearance
  • The blue sphere is floating unnaturally without support
  • The book edges are slightly blurry compared to the rest of the scene

Verdict: Qwen Image 2512 produces a more grounded and realistic scene with impressive handling of light reflections and textures, though the cube appears as a hollow box. Recraft V4.1 creates a cleaner, more minimalist image, but the floating placement of the sphere feels less physically accurate to the provided prompt. Qwen Image 2512 is preferred for its superior realism and adherence to physical logic.

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 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Excellent facial detail and natural skin texture
  • + Correct implementation of reflections and wet pavement
  • + Strong 50mm lens aesthetic with appropriate depth of field
  • The subject is posing and looking at the camera, which contradicts the 'candid' and 'repairing' prompt
  • Bicycle geometry has structural errors, particularly around the chain guard and handlebars

Recraft V4.1

  • + Perfect adherence to the 'candid' and 'repairing' action
  • + Realistic raindrops and moisture on the man's jacket
  • + Stronger sense of cinematic atmosphere and motion blur
  • The man's hands are mangled and lack anatomical correctness
  • Face is largely obscured, making the 'elderly Japanese man' criteria harder to verify than in Image A

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 captures the 'candid' and 'repairing' aspect of the prompt much more effectively than Qwen Image 2512, which feels like a posed portrait. However, Qwen Image 2512 has significantly better anatomical detail in the face and skin texture, whereas Recraft V4.1 suffers from severe hand artifacts.

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 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'beads in hair' prompt with colorful details.
  • + Superior skin texture showing hyper-realistic pores and varied scarring.
  • + Subtle and professional use of torchlight as a rim light source.
  • The torch flame in the background is a bit distracting in its shape.
  • The expression is slightly stiff compared to the cinematic feel of Model B.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Highly cinematic composition and dynamic lighting.
  • + Exceptional detail on the engraved armor patterns and cloth textures beneath.
  • + More lifelike, emotive eyes with realistic moisture and light refraction.
  • The beads in the hair are less prominent and colorful than requested.
  • The scarring is slightly less varied across the face than in Model A.

Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well, but Recraft V4.1 edges ahead due to its superior cinematic composition and the incredible detail found in the engraved armor and underlying cloth. While Qwen Image 2512 followed the specific instruction for beads in the hair more literally, Recraft V4.1 resulted in a more evocative and high-quality character portrait.

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 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Excellent grid layout for food photography
  • + Consistent visual style with vibrant color accents
  • + Strong professional branding feel
  • Text is mostly gibberish or nonsensical characters
  • Category names have major spelling errors like 'APPETIIZIZERS'

Recraft V4.1

  • + Perfect English text rendering and legible menu items
  • + Clean, functional minimalist design that works as a real menu
  • + Accurate representation of the requested food categories
  • Food photos are not arranged in a tight grid as requested
  • Visual composition feels slightly empty on the right-hand side

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 is the winner because it provides a fully functional menu with perfect text legibility and logical pricing, whereas Qwen Image 2512 produces high-quality visuals but fails significantly on text and spelling. While Qwen followed the 'grid' instruction more literally, Recraft's utility for a graphic design task makes it the superior choice.

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 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Excellent typography with a glowing, fiery 3D effect.
  • + High-quality photorealistic rendering of the burger texture.
  • + Dynamic composition with embers and debris creating a strong sense of motion.
  • The burger is less 'exploded' and more slightly separated than Model B.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Perfect adherence to the 'exploded' request with wide separation of components.
  • + Accurate text rendering for all requested strings.
  • + Good integration of smoke and sparks in the background.
  • The price starburst looks like a flat clip-art sticker rather than a fiery integrated element.
  • The lettuce and patty textures appear slightly less appetizing/photorealistic than Model A.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2512 produces a more professional-looking advertisement with superior lighting, textures, and a cohesive fiery aesthetic for both the text and the starburst. While Recraft V4.1 captures the 'exploded' aspect more literally by separating the ingredients further, its overall composition feels more like a composite of disparate elements rather than a unified 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 2512
Recraft V4.1
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AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Excellent typography style with elegant cursive and creative layout.
  • + Highly realistic board textures including chalk dust and erasure marks.
  • + Very clear and legible text rendering across the entire menu.
  • Includes a spelling error in 'Risitto' (should be Risotto).
  • Handwriting looks slightly more like a digital brush than actual granular chalk.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Captured the granular, dusty texture of real chalk perfectly.
  • + Followed all spelling requirements correctly without typos.
  • + Features authentic natural variations in letter size and spacing.
  • The 'cursive' requirement for the title is very loosely interpreted as print with some connections.
  • The compositional balance is slightly top-heavy compared to the other model.

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 is the winner as it accurately spells all menu items and captures the specific grainy texture of physical chalk, which was a core part of the prompt. Qwen Image 2512 produces a more aesthetically pleasing 'boutique' design, but fails on a simple spelling task with 'Risitto'.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

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

Qwen Image 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Excellent photorealism in the spacesuit and horse textures.
  • + Clear, clean composition with the Earth in the background.
  • + Follows the instruction to have the astronaut riding the horse.
  • The horse's anatomy is slightly glitched where the front legs meet the chest.
  • The scale of the astronaut relative to the horse feels slightly off.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Very cinematic and surreal composition with asteroids and a nebula.
  • + Dynamic lighting and atmospheric effects create a more epic feel.
  • + Accurately places the astronaut on top of the horse as requested.
  • The horse's hind legs have anatomical issues with transparent or missing joints.
  • Lower overall clarity compared to Model A.

Verdict: Both models followed the spatial instruction correctly. Qwen Image 2512 is preferred because of its superior clarity, realistic textures, and cleaner rendering of the astronaut, whereas Recraft V4.1 has significant anatomical glitches in the horse's legs despite having a more creative background.

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 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Excellent front-facing composition that highlights the capybara's expression
  • + High photographic detail on the capybara's fur and the taxi interior
  • + Accurately depicts the bored, almost annoyed expression of the passenger
  • The paws on the steering wheel look slightly like human fingers or gloves
  • The crop is very tight, losing some of the Manhattan background context

Recraft V4.1

  • + Natural side-profile composition that feels more cinematic and realistic
  • + The capybara's paws look more anatomically correct for the animal
  • + Better integration of the passenger within the vehicle cabin space
  • The capybara is not wearing the requested dark jacket
  • The capybara is slightly oversized for the driver's seat, pressing against the roof

Verdict: Qwen Image 2512 followed the prompt more closely by including the dark jacket and providing a very clear view of the capybara's professional expression. However, Recraft V4.1 produced a more photographically natural scene with better spatial depth, despite missing the jacket detail. Qwen Image 2512 is the winner for its superior prompt adherence and character focus.

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 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Perfect text rendering with zero spelling errors
  • + Excellent layout and composition with a clear visual hierarchy
  • + Highly polished, clean digital art style with symmetrical borders
  • Includes a blatant spelling error in the main title ('Hallowern')
  • The background looks more like a modern digital painting than the requested 'vintage parchment'

Recraft V4.1

  • + Captures the 'vintage parchment' and 'gothic' atmosphere much more effectively
  • + Correctly spells the main title 'Halloween'
  • + More intricate and moody background with the moon and weathered textures
  • The secondary scroll banner is very small and the text within it is slightly warped
  • The event details at the bottom are simple and less integrated into the design

Verdict: Both models followed the complex prompt well, but they each contained different text errors. While Recraft V4.1 captured the gothic aesthetic and parchment texture perfectly, Qwen Image 2512 ruined an otherwise clean design with a large spelling error in the word 'Hallowern'. Recraft V4.1 is the winner for its superior atmosphere and correct main title spelling.

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 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Excellent 3D cartoon art style with vibrant colors and rich textures.
  • + Includes a visually interesting diorama base with grass and garnish as requested.
  • + Text is bold, stylized, and fits the miniature theme perfectly.
  • The 'JAPAN' text is slightly off-center compared to the rest of the composition.
  • The food items are a bit crowded on the plate.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Cleanest execution of the isometric perspective and diorama base.
  • + High-quality PBR-like materials, especially on the raw fish textures.
  • + Perfectly centered typography and layout.
  • The 'SUSHI' text is quite thin and lacks the requested 'bold' characteristic.
  • Missed the small details of garnish like the white ginger (gari) seen in model A.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt closely, but Recraft V4.1 provided a cleaner, more professional-looking 3D render with superior material realism. While Qwen Image 2512 captured the 'cartoon' aspect well, Recraft V4.1's composition was more balanced and its text rendering was more precise.

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 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Features all four requested animals correctly.
  • + High quality facial expressions and eye details.
  • + Strong lighting effects with prominent god rays.
  • Static, posed composition rather than 'playfully chasing and tumbling'.
  • The animals appear somewhat fused together at the base.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'playfully chasing' and 'tumbling' action requested.
  • + Highly realistic fur texture and lighting integration.
  • + Dynamic and natural composition that feels candid.
  • The fox's tail transition to the bottom right looks slightly detached.
  • One butterfly is less distinct against the god rays.

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 followed the prompt's action requirements much better, showing the animals in motion as they chase butterflies, whereas Qwen Image 2512 created a static, posed 'group photo'. While Qwen Image 2512 has very clean details, Recraft V4.1 captures the playful energy and atmosphere of the scene more effectively.

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 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Excellent typography execution with a high-quality hand-lettered feel.
  • + Beautifully detailed illustration of the cloche with realistic steam.
  • + Perfectly captures the requested 'warm brown and cream' color palette and subtle texture.
  • The design is quite complex and leans more towards an illustration than a 'minimalist' logo.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Successfully adheres to the 'minimalist' aspect of the prompt.
  • + Clean, professional vector style that would be easy to reproduce.
  • + Correct inclusion of all prompt elements in a balanced layout.
  • The 'Est. 1720' text is slightly off-center within the banner.
  • The steam icon is very generic and lacks the charm requested by 'vintage'.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2512 produces a stunning, high-quality vintage emblem that feels authentic to the historical brand, though it interprets 'minimalist' loosely. Recraft V4.1 follows the minimalism request much better and provides a clean vector, but the typography and details are less sophisticated. Qwen Image 2512 is the winner for its artistic execution and superior text rendering.

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 2512
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2512

  • + Includes more illustrative detail in the lunar module and planetary bodies.
  • + Successfully captured the requested palette with good use of navy and orange-red tones.
  • + The composition feels like a cohesive poster with a clear sense of environment.
  • Several spelling errors in the labels including 'Translaurtcoit' and 'Desceeint'.
  • The numbering is chaotic and repetitive, failing to follow a logical sequence.
  • Text from the prompt like 'Steps stop at landing' was mistakenly rendered as a subtitle.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Excellent adherence to the clean, flat-vector infographic style requested.
  • + Precise and legible typography with no spelling errors in the main headings.
  • + Strict adherence to the requested NASA-inspired color palette.
  • Numbering error where step 4 is repeated and step 5 is skipped.
  • The iconography for the Lunar Module is very abstract and repetitive between steps 5 and 6.
  • Literal interpretation of the prompt led to including the prompt text 'Saturn Vicon' as a caption.

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 is the winner due to its superior adherence to the 'flat-vector' aesthetic and legible, error-free spelling, which are critical for an infographic. While Qwen Image 2512 has more visually interesting illustrations, its logical flow is poorly organized and the text reflects significant AI gibberish.

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