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Settled by community votes across 8 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

Qwen Image Max

21.3 arena score

#35 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Wan 2.5 (Preview)

23.4 arena score

#28 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Shared challenges 8

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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.”

Qwen Image Max
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image Max

  • + Excellent depiction of glass refraction and reflections on the internal surfaces
  • + High-quality texture on the red book and wooden table
  • + Accurate composition with the plant clearly visible through the glass cube
  • The blue sphere is levitating, whereas the sphere in the other model sits realistically on the bottom surface
  • The glass edges appear slightly thick, giving it an aquarium-like appearance

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Natural look for the red book with realistic wear and texture
  • + Realistic physical placement of the blue sphere sitting on the base of the cube
  • + Beautiful handling of soft window light and organic dust motes in the air
  • The object inside the cube has two horizons of reflection that don't quite align logically
  • The book seems to be floating slightly above the glass corner on the right

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions perfectly, including the specific spatial relationships of the objects. Qwen Image Max excels in the technical rendering of glass refraction and internal reflections, while Wan 2.5 (Preview) produces a more photographically natural scene with superior lighting and atmospheric details. Wan 2.5 is slightly preferred for its more grounded physical placement of the sphere and the warmth of the lighting.

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.”

Qwen Image Max
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image Max

  • + Excellent depiction of aged, weathered skin and realistic scars.
  • + Highly intricate engraving patterns on the plate armor.
  • + Superior leather and fabric texture with realistic fraying.
  • The torch in the background is a bit blurry and lacks distinct shape.
  • The colored beads look slightly like plastic against the gritty aesthetic.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Impressive rendering of metallic beads interwoven in the hair.
  • + Strong atmospheric lighting with a very clear, flaming torch.
  • + Very clean, high-resolution textures on the shoulder spaulders.
  • The character's face looks a bit too youthful and 'clean' for a battle-worn warrior.
  • The scars look more like superficial scratches or paint rather than old battle wounds.

Verdict: Qwen Image Max followed the prompt more effectively by delivering a character that truly looks 'battle-worn' with deep wrinkles, grit, and aged scars. While Wan 2.5 (Preview) produced a higher-fidelity image with better torchlight effects, the subject appears too young and lacks the narrative weight of the requested paladin character.

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.”

Qwen Image Max
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image Max

  • + Excellent photorealistic texture on the burger patty and bun.
  • + Vibrant and high-impact text rendering with a consistent flame effect.
  • + The '€6.99' price tag is clean and legible.
  • Does not fully capture the 'exploded' request as most ingredients are still touching or overlapping closely.
  • The tomato and lettuce feel slightly static compared to the background.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Perfect adherence to the 'exploded' burger concept with clearly separated, flying components.
  • + Beautifully creative text rendering with 'melting cheese' and fire details.
  • + Strong sense of motion and depth with the floating ingredients.
  • The '€6.99' value is slightly harder to read due to the white fill clashing with the bright glow.
  • The bottom bun's angle is slightly awkward compared to the rest of the composition.

Verdict: Wan 2.5 (Preview) more accurately followed the prompt's request for an 'exploded' burger with clearly suspended, individual components, creating a more dynamic sense of motion. While Qwen Image Max produced a sharper, more photorealistic burger patty, it stayed too close to a traditional stacked burger layout, missing the core creative goal of the challenge.

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.”

Qwen Image Max
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image Max

  • + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur and the leather seat
  • + Dynamic lighting with realistic reflections on the dashboard and windshield
  • + Good composition showing both the driver's profile and the passenger clearly
  • The hands on the steering wheel look more like primate hands than capybara paws
  • The passenger is not visibly looking at a phone as requested

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Perfect adherence to the passenger prompt, showing her bored on a phone
  • + The hat looks more like a formal taxi driver's cap
  • + Symmetry and framing through the windshield are very effective
  • The capybara's paws look somewhat distorted with long, dark claws
  • The 'off-duty' or 'cab' sign on top appears inside the car or awkwardly placed relative to the roof

Verdict: Both models followed the complex prompt well, but Wan 2.5 (Preview) provided better prompt adherence by correctly including the phone in the passenger's hands. While Qwen Image Max has slightly superior lighting and interior textures, Wan 2.5 captures the specific 'bored businesswoman' narrative more accurately.

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.”

Qwen Image Max
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image Max

  • + Excellent typography rendering with zero spelling errors
  • + Unified vintage parchment aesthetic
  • + Very effective framing with thorns and spiderwebs that feels cohesive
  • The twisted trees are somewhat obscured by the background glow
  • The parchment color is slightly flat compared to the richness of the other image

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Beautiful cinematic lighting and internal fire effects in the pumpkin
  • + High contrast with a deep blue night sky creates more depth
  • + Accurate text rendering and banner placement
  • The thorn border looks more like red vines than gothic thorns
  • Text is slightly pushed to the edges of the central circle, making it a bit tight

Verdict: Qwen Image Max produced a more balanced and authentic-feeling vintage poster with superior border integration and crisp, gothic typography. Wan 2.5 (Preview) excelled in lighting and atmospheric color, providing a more modern cinematic feel, but Qwen's composition felt more like a polished invitation. Both models followed the complex text instructions perfectly.

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.”

Qwen Image Max
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image Max

  • + Excellent variety of sushi types including nigiri, maki, and tamago.
  • + Highly realistic textures on the fish and glass diorama base.
  • + Clear and professional typography with a 3D drop shadow effect.
  • The glass base is a bit large, pushing the sushi slightly off-center of the base itself.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Perfectly adheres to the 'miniature 3D cartoon' aesthetic with soft, rounded shapes.
  • + Extremely clean composition and lighting.
  • + Accurate typography and flag placement.
  • Only depicts a single piece of sushi, which feels sparse for a 'sushi scene'.
  • The rice texture looks more like pebbles or beans than realistic sushi rice.

Verdict: Qwen Image Max is the superior choice as it provides a much richer 'sushi scene' with multiple varieties and impressive PBR textures on the ingredients and glass base. While Wan 2.5 (Preview) captures the 'cartoon' style well, its single piece of sushi feels like a missed opportunity compared to the variety in the other image.

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.”

Qwen Image Max
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image Max

  • + Excellent interaction between animals with one puppy rolling on its back.
  • + Superior fur texture and lifelike lighting integration.
  • + Wide variety of butterflies and flowers creates a lush, filled scene.
  • Completely missed the baby bunny requirement.
  • Generated two golden retriever puppies instead of one.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Successfully included all four requested animal types including the bunny.
  • + Action-oriented composition captures the 'playfully chasing' aspect perfectly.
  • + Bright, expressive eyes and clear 'god rays' lighting.
  • The fox kit has unnatural, glowing blue eyes that don't match the photorealistic prompt.
  • Floating water droplets feel a bit artificial and physics-defying.

Verdict: While Qwen Image Max offers superior texture and a more natural-looking 'tumble', it failed significantly on prompt adherence by omitting the bunny and doubling the puppies. Wan 2.5 (Preview) correctly included the puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox, and better captured the joyful movement requested, despite some stylized elements in the fox's eyes.

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 Max
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image Max

  • + Excellent typography with a correct accent mark on 'Caffè'.
  • + Strong vector emblem style with clean illustrative shading.
  • + Accurate text rendering of all elements including the Est. 1720 date.
  • The steam is a bit more illustrative/curly than minimalist.
  • The background texture is slightly heavier than 'subtle'.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Elegant banner design that incorporates the brand name and date well.
  • + Minimalist and clean steam icon.
  • + Very light and balanced background texture with a nice border.
  • Missed the accent mark on 'Caffè' (rendered as Caffe).
  • The 'Est. 1720' text is slightly less cohesive with the main banner design.

Verdict: Qwen Image Max is the winner because it correctly rendered the accent mark in 'Caffè' and produced a more authoritative vector emblem. While Wan 2.5 (Preview) produced a very elegant composition, the failure to include the required accent mark and slightly weaker typography makes it less precise for a logo task.

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The Max series of Tongyi Qwen’s image generation model excels across a wide range of generation tasks. Compared with the Plus series, it significantly reduces the “AI-like” feel in generated images, enhancing their realism. It delivers more lifelike material textures for human subjects, finer and more detailed natural textures, and more visually appealing text rendering.