Alibaba's Qwen image model
Settled by community votes across 9 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Qwen Image
21.4
arena score
#35 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
22.5
arena score
#32 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
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Shared challenges
9
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
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image
- + Excellent adherence to the request for the plant to be visible through the glass.
- + Realistic reflections of the sphere on the bottom of the glass cube.
- + High-quality rendering of the wooden table texture and soft lighting.
- − The glass cube has internal vertical edges that make it look a bit like a frame rather than a solid cube.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Naturalistic wood texture and realistic soft shadows through the glass.
- + The red book looks very tactile with a matte finish.
- − The blue sphere appears to be floating unnaturally without support inside the cube.
- − The plant is significantly less visible through the glass panels compared to the other model.
Verdict: Qwen Image is the preferred model because it better represents the spatial relationship of the objects, particularly the plant being visible through the glass cube. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro has very high-fidelity textures, the floating blue sphere felt less grounded in the scene compared to the resting sphere in Qwen Image.
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
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image
- + Excellent typography style with a neon-glow effect.
- + Vibrant colors and a very dynamic, energetic composition.
- + Good integration of small debris and sauce splashes for a sense of motion.
- − The burger is mostly assembled rather than 'exploded' into individual components.
- − Some objects like the loose vegetable slices look slightly like plastic toys.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect adherence to the 'exploded' request with every component separated.
- + Higher level of photorealism in the textures of the meat and bun.
- + Very accurate fiery text effect as requested in the prompt.
- − The 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' text is slightly less cohesive compared to the main title.
- − The starburst element looks a bit flat and like a basic 2D overlay.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the layout instructions more accurately by clearly separating all burger components as requested by the 'exploded' prompt. While Qwen Image provides a very high-quality graphic design aesthetic, Qwen Image 2.0 Pro's superior photorealism on the food textures and precise adherence to the suspension of components makes it the stronger logical choice.
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
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image
- + Excellent centering and composition within the chalkboard frame.
- + High legibility of the main menu items.
- + Very clean and aesthetic background bokeh effects.
- − Major factual error in the year, rendering it as '20026' instead of '2026'.
- − Spelling error in the first item ('Risoto' instead of 'Risotto').
- − The handwriting looks somewhat digital and uniform rather than having authentic chalk texture variations.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect text accuracy, correctly rendering the year '2026' and all complex spelling.
- + Highly realistic chalk texture with dusty smudges and varying pressure that feels authentic.
- + Excellent variety in handwriting styles that still maintains a cohesive aesthetic.
- − The board is slightly angled and cropped at the top, which is less 'clean' than a straight-on shot.
- − The '9' in the cookie price is slightly less defined compared to other numbers.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner for its superior text rendering capabilities and authentic material representation. While Qwen Image provides a well-composed shot, it fails significantly on prompt adherence by hallucinating the year 20026 and misspelling basic menu items, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 Pro handles the text perfectly and adds a convincing realistic chalk texture.
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
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image
- + Excellent photorealism and clean lighting
- + Highly accurate capybara facial anatomy
- + Strong composition with a cinematic shallow depth of field
- − The hands on the steering wheel look more like primate hands than capybara paws
- − The background is very generic and lacks specific Manhattan landmarks
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Includes specific NYC details like the TLC license plate and authentic meter glows
- + Perfectly captures the 'bored' expression of the businesswoman
- + The hands on the wheel are more accurate to capybara claws/paws
- − The 'TLC' text has a minor spelling error ('Licesed')
- − The lighting is a bit harsh and less cinematic than Model A
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but Qwen Image 2.0 Pro wins for its adherence to a realistic New York taxi atmosphere, including authentic details like the TLC license and more species-accurate paws. While Qwen Image is more aesthetically pleasing and 'clean', Qwen Image 2.0 Pro captures the specific grit and storytelling requested in the prompt more effectively.
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
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image
- + Successfully renders the dark parchment effect with a torn edge look
- + Follows the request for a central glowing jack-o-lantern with a traditional orange glow
- + Includes all requested text details clearly at the bottom
- − Spelling error in the main title text reading 'Halle Party Invitation'
- − The thorn border is a bit simplistic and geometric compared to the gothic theme
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect text rendering for both the title and the secondary banner
- + Highly detailed and cinematic lighting with a unique green glow effect
- + Superior border detail with intricate thorns and metallic texture
- − The jack-o-lantern has internal candles that look slightly odd inside the eyes
- − Less 'parchment' texture on the background compared to Model A
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner due to its perfect text rendering, which is crucial for an invitation prompt. While Qwen Image captures a better 'parchment' texture, it fails to spell 'Halloween' correctly in the header, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 Pro handles all text blocks flawlessly with sophisticated cinematic lighting.
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
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image
- + Excellent typography integrated into the scene composition.
- + Higher visual appeal with charming miniature details like the chopsticks and 3D flag.
- + Stronger 3D lighting and material response.
- − The text layout slightly deviates from the top-center instruction by placing the flag to the right of 'SUSHI'.
- − The diorama base is less 'minimal' than requested.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect adherence to text placement instructions (JAPAN, then flag, then SUSHI).
- + Very clean, minimal aesthetic that matches the 'minimal garnish' instruction.
- + Accurate sushi rice texture for a miniature 3D look.
- − The black text looks like a 2D overlay rather than part of the 3D scene.
- − The lighting is a bit flat compared to the other model.
Verdict: Qwen Image (Model A) produces a much more visually engaging 3D render with superior lighting and depth, making it feel like a professional game asset. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro (Model B) followed the specific text ordering more precisely, it lacks the artistic polish and depth of the first image.
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
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image
- + Strong bokeh effect and light sparkles create a magical, whimsical atmosphere.
- + Excellent lighting with clear 'god rays' emanating from the corner.
- + The animals have very expressive, large eyes that convey a clear personality.
- − The fox's front paw is anatomically incorrect and looks like a blurry human hand.
- − The composition feels a bit staged with the puppy placed dead-center.
- − Fur texture on the puppy looks slightly airbrushed rather than hyper-photorealistic.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Features more realistic animal proportions and naturalistic fur textures.
- + Captures the 'tumbling together' aspect of the prompt much more effectively.
- + More diverse and detailed wildflower species in the foreground and midground.
- − The kitten's tail appears to be missing or hidden awkwardly.
- − The lighting is slightly flatter compared to the high-contrast drama of Model A.
- − One of the butterflies has a somewhat distorted wing shape.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner because it better captures the chaotic, playful energy of animals 'tumbling together' with superior realism in the fur and environment. While Qwen Image has a very charming, storybook-like quality with its lighting and expressive eyes, it suffers from a significant anatomical glitch in the fox's paw.
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
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image
- + Strong minimalist vector aesthetic
- + Clean icon-style cloche dome
- + Accurate color palette with a textured background
- − Typography is messy and contains spelling errors in the main name
- − The layout of the text looks cluttered and poorly centered
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Elegant banner integration that feels more cohesive as a logo
- + Superior typography that is legible and sophisticated
- + Excellent use of highlights and shading on the cloche dome
- − Slight spelling error in the main name ('Floriian')
- − Steam coming from the front of the dome rather than the top looks slightly illogical
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner despite a minor typo, as its composition, typography, and professional badge-like design far exceed the chaotic text layout of Qwen Image. While Qwen Image captures a flatter minimalist style, its failure to render the name 'Florian' correctly and legibly makes it unusable as a 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.”
Qwen Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image
- + Successfully captures the requested color palette
- + Good use of flat vector aesthetic for the primary rocket and module icons
- − Text is garbled and includes prompt instructions like '(Stop at landing)' in the title
- − Failed to include all six requested steps, resulting in a confusing layout
- − Poor spelling on labels like 'Sarth Orbit' and 'Arnnstrong'
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Followed all six instructional steps perfectly in a logical flow
- + Text is remarkably clean and accurate for an AI generator
- + Composition is sophisticated and fits the 'modern infographic' request
- − The lunar module illustration is slightly more complex/detailed than a true 'flat-vector' style
- − The Saturn V rocket icon is very small at the top of the frame
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it followed the complex multi-step prompt perfectly, including all six stages of the mission with legible and accurate text. In contrast, Qwen Image failed on the layout, misinterpreted the instructional text as part of the graphic's content, and suffered from significant spelling errors.
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