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Recraft V4 Pro Recraft AI Wan 2.5 (Preview) Alibaba

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

Recraft V4 Pro

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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 13

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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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent photorealistic rendering of glass physics and refractions
  • + Accurate thick glass base typical of decorative cubes
  • + Highly realistic book texture and page detail
  • The green plant is placed to the side rather than 'behind' the cube as requested
  • The blue sphere appears more like a marble than a simple sphere

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Strict adherence to spatial prompt instructions, placing the plant directly behind the cube
  • + Captures beautiful 'soft window light' with visible dust motes and shadows
  • + Clear blue sphere that matches the prompt's simplicity
  • The glass cube is missing its top face, allowing the sphere to touch the book directly
  • Minor perspective distortion on the left edge of the table

Verdict: Wan 2.5 (Preview) followed the spatial instructions much better, correctly placing the plant behind the glass cube and creating a more atmospheric lighting setup. However, Recraft V4 Pro produced a much more realistic image with convincing glass refractions, though it failed to place the plant behind the cube.

Candid Street Photography

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“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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent execution of rain atmosphere and lighting
  • + Strong adherence to the requested cinematic color grading
  • + Successful inclusion of motion blur from passing cars
  • The red bicycle is missing its front wheel, creating a physical logical error
  • The man is standing instead of in a typical 'repairing' posture
  • The hand anatomy is slightly messy and indistinct

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Natural and realistic skin texture as requested
  • + Detailed and logical interaction between the man and the bicycle tools
  • + Good lighting and reflections on the pavement
  • Missed the request for motion blur from passing cars
  • The rain effect looks more like static streaks than a natural weather effect
  • Composition feels a bit more staged than 'candid street photo'

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro captures the cinematic requested atmosphere and the 'motion blur' aspect better, but suffers from a major anatomical failure with the bicycle missing a front wheel. Wan 2.5 (Preview) provides a much more coherent and realistic depiction of the man actually 'repairing' the bike with tools, though it missed the specific car motion blur requested. Wan 2.5 is the winner for its superior physical logic and natural skin textures.

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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent depiction of intricate, engraved plate armor textures
  • + Strong atmospheric lighting with torchlight and smoke for a gritty feel
  • + Accurate representation of battle-worn dirt and hair beads throughout the braids
  • The facial texture is slightly less lifelike than the skin on Model B
  • The armor engraving, while detailed, looks a bit flat in some regions

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Superb skin realism with very lifelike eyes and subtle facial scarring
  • + Excellent texture on the leather straps and frayed cloth underlayer as requested
  • + Deep bokeh and warm torchlight provide a more cinematic depth of field
  • The armor occupies less of the frame compared to Model A
  • The beads in the hair are more uniform and less 'worn' than the rest of the aesthetic

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt excellently, but Wan 2.5 (Preview) takes the lead due to superior lifelike skin textures and a more convincing render of the cloth and leather materials requested. While Recraft V4 Pro captures the 'plate armor' and 'battle-worn' essence with great atmospheric smoke, Wan 2.5 (Preview) provides a more professional, cinematic close-up with higher fidelity in the facial details.

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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Exceptional text rendering with perfect spelling and grammar.
  • + Coherent and logical menu structure with relevant image-item pairings.
  • + High-quality, realistic food photography tailored to specific dish names.
  • Layout is slightly formulaic with a very rigid grid.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Pleasant use of color for section dividers and accents.
  • + Shadow details give the menu a realistic 'physical paper' feel.
  • Complete failure in text rendering with nonsensical words and typos.
  • DISH images do not match the section labels (e.g., a pizza slice in the 'Mains' section).
  • Poor information hierarchy with redundant or messy text blocks.

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produced a professional, production-ready menu with perfect text and accurate food imagery. In contrast, Wan 2.5 (Preview) failed significantly on the text rendering and logical consistency of the design, resulting in illegible content and poorly categorized images.

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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Extremely photorealistic food textures, particularly the porous bun and the meat patty.
  • + Sophisticated fiery text effect that looks like real texture mapped within the letters.
  • + Balanced colors with a grounded, commercial food photography aesthetic.
  • The €6.99 starburst looks a bit like a clipart sticker rather than being integrated into the scene.
  • The bottom bun is cut off at the edge of the frame.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Excellent composition with a strong sense of circular motion and dynamic splash effects.
  • + The 'MAGIC BURGER' title is highly creative, featuring a dripping cheese/lava effect that matches the theme.
  • + The starburst is very energetic and well-integrated into the fiery background.
  • Food textures are slightly more 'digital' and less photorealistic compared to the competitor.
  • The lighting is a bit flat across the ingredients despite the high-contrast background.

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produces a superior photorealistic image that looks like professional food photography, with impressive textures on the meat and buns. However, Wan 2.5 (Preview) offers a more creative and dynamic layout with a clever dripping text effect that leans better into the 'Magic' theme. Recraft V4 Pro wins slightly on technical image quality and text rendering realism.

Chalkboard Menu

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“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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent text legibility and accuracy
  • + Follows the prompt's item list perfectly
  • + Realistic board texture and environment
  • Text looks like a digital font rather than authentic handwriting
  • Failed to use elegant cursive for the title as requested
  • Letters are uniform and lack the requested natural variations and chalk-like slant

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Authentic chalk texture and handwriting style
  • + Successfully rendered cursive for the title
  • + Captured the natural variation in letter size and slant requested in the prompt
  • Missing the word 'Herbs' in the second menu item
  • Redundant price tag on the final item
  • Slightly less crisp text rendered at the bottom

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produced a highly readable and accurate menu, but failed the stylistic requirement for authentic handwriting, resulting in a look that feels like a digital font overlaid on an image. Wan 2.5 (Preview) much better captured the 'handwritten chalk' aesthetic with varied strokes and cursive elements, even though it had minor transcription errors. Wan 2.5 is preferred for its superior adherence to the artistic style and texture requested.

The Reversed Rodeo

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

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent cinematic lighting and atmosphere
  • + High detail in the surface textures and ice particles
  • + Strong sense of scale with the large moon and asteroid field
  • The astronaut is notably small compared to the horse, bordering on unrealistic proportions even for a surreal prompt
  • The rider's leg and stirrup placement feels slightly disconnected

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Classic vibrant space aesthetic with a clear galaxy and planet Earth
  • + Good rendering of the astronaut suit and saddle details
  • + Natural interaction between the rider's hands and the reins
  • The horse has an anatomical error on its rear leg, appearing to have two hocks or a disjointed bone structure
  • The lighting is somewhat flat and generic compared to the first image

Verdict: Both models followed the specific prompt instructions by placing the astronaut on top of the horse, avoiding the common reversal error. Recraft V4 Pro captures a much more cinematic and moody atmosphere with superior texture work, whereas Wan 2.5 has significant anatomical distortions in the horse's legs.

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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent atmospheric lighting and realistic rain droplets on the taxi exterior.
  • + Highly realistic fur texture and animal anatomy for the capybara.
  • + The capybara's pose and hand positioning on the wheel feel very natural and proportional.
  • The perspective is mostly from outside the car looking in, rather than 'inside the scene' as requested.
  • The businesswoman in the back is less prominent and slightly obscured.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Perfect adherence to the 'inside' perspective, capturing both driver and passenger clearly.
  • + Includes a visible taxi meter and 'CAB' light, enhancing the New-York-taxi theme.
  • + The businesswoman's bored expression perfectly matches the prompt's narrative.
  • The capybara's hands look somewhat skeletal/uncanny rather than having natural paw anatomy.
  • The taxicab hat looks more like a police officer's cap than a standard taxi driver hat.

Verdict: While Recraft V4 Pro offers superior textures and more realistic lighting, Wan 2.5 (Preview) is the better interpretation of the prompt's composition and narrative. Wan 2.5 successfully positions the viewer inside the vehicle to see both the capybara and the bored businesswoman with a realistic 'cab' aesthetic, whereas Recraft V4 Pro feels more like a view from a sidewalk.

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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent text legibility and accuracy
  • + High-quality realistic lighting on the jack-o-lantern
  • + Clean, modern execution of the gothic border elements
  • Lacks the requested 'dark parchment' texture
  • Typography is a bit plain for a 'gothic' request
  • The black background feels a bit empty compared to the prompt

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Perfectly captures the 'dark parchment' and 'vintage' aesthetic
  • + Elegant gothic typography for the title
  • + Rich composition with twisted trees and a castle silhouette
  • The main title has slight spacing issues and extra flourishes that obscure characters
  • The pumpkin's internal fire looks a bit more illustrative and less cinematic than A

Verdict: Wan 2.5 (Preview) more accurately captured the 'vintage gothic' and 'parchment' style requested, creating a more cohesive and atmospheric invitation. While Recraft V4 Pro had much cleaner text rendering, it lacked the specific textural qualities and artistic depth of the vintage theme.

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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent text rendering and placement according to prompt instructions
  • + High-detail PBR materials especially on the salmon and roe
  • + Creative use of a rice-textured diorama base
  • The diorama base looks somewhat messy compared to the 'ultra-clean' request
  • Slightly less 'cartoon' in style than Model B

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Perfectly captures the 'miniature 3D cartoon' aesthetic with smooth, soft textures
  • + Very clean composition with a well-defined raised diorama base
  • + Excellent lighting and color harmony
  • The flag icon is placed next to the text rather than at the top-center as requested
  • Only features a single piece of sushi rather than a scene

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro followed the specific formatting instructions for top-center text and flag placement more accurately, while also providing a more varied plate of sushi. However, Wan 2.5 (Preview) better captured the requested '3D cartoon' aesthetic and 'ultra-clean' look, even though it simplified the subject to a single piece of nigiri.

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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent photorealism with natural fur textures and lighting.
  • + Great use of atmospheric god rays and subtle dew sparkles on the grass.
  • + Balanced composition that feels grounded and realistic.
  • The kitten's eye orientation and paw placement look slightly unnatural.
  • The bunny has a slightly startled expression rather than a playful one.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Successfully captures a more 'joyful' and 'tumbling' energy among the animals.
  • + Includes all four species clearly with very expressive, bright eyes.
  • + Strong implementation of the golden sunrise and floating dew droplets.
  • The fox looks slightly uncanny and cartoonish, especially the blue eyes.
  • The floating water droplets look like digital assets rather than natural dew.
  • Lower level of overall photorealism compared to Model A.

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner for its superior photorealism and sophisticated lighting, making the animals look like they are part of a real photograph. While Wan 2.5 (Preview) captures a more energetic and whimsical mood, it suffers from several anatomical and stylistic artifacts that make it look more like a digital illustration than the requested masterpiece photograph.

Vintage Cafe Logo

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“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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent typography with a custom, high-end look
  • + Sophisticated hand-etched vector style for the cloche
  • + Clean minimalist layout that feels modern yet vintage
  • The steam is very subtle compared to image B
  • The banner is quite small relative to the main text

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Strong adherence to the 'banner' requirement for all text components
  • + Nice paper texture used in the background
  • + Good representation of a steam element inside the dome
  • The cloche looks like a glass bell jar rather than a metal restaurant dome
  • Typography is a bit generic and the spacing in the banner is slightly uneven
  • The logo feels a bit more like a cartoon than a high-end restaurant emblem

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produced a superior professional logo with sophisticated typography and a high-quality hand-drawn aesthetic that perfectly fits the 'Caffè Florian' brand identity. Wan 2.5 (Preview) executed the prompt requirements well but resulted in a more basic, clip-art style illustration that lacks the elegance of Recraft's output.

Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

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“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.”

Recraft V4 Pro
Wan 2.5 (Preview)

AI Judge Analysis

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent text rendering with no spelling errors across all headers and descriptions.
  • + Strict adherence to the requested flat-vector style with professional, clean iconography.
  • + Comprehensive layout that clearly differentiates all six requested steps in a logical sequence.
  • The Saturn V rocket illustration is slightly oversimplified compared to the other icons.
  • The layout uses a lot of white space which may feel a bit sparse for a poster.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

  • + Strong visual composition with a cohesive navy background that fits the space theme.
  • + High-quality vector illustrations of the Lunar Module and the Moon's surface.
  • + Includes a creative map-style trajectory that links the Earth to the Moon.
  • Fails to render 'Descent' and 'Landing' as distinct steps with their own icons.
  • Includes the shuttle-like spacecraft for 'Lunar Orbit' which is historically inaccurate and repeats its use.
  • Text rendering for crew names is somewhat distorted.

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner as it perfectly follows the instructional requirements, providing all six requested steps with error-free text and consistent iconography. While Wan 2.5 (Preview) has a more atmospheric and visually striking color composition, it fails on technical prompt adherence by omitting specific steps and displaying a less logical mission flow.

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