FLUX.2 [dev] Flash vs Recraft V4 Pro
Head-to-head across 9 challenges
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
50.0%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
Recraft V4 Pro
50.0%
win rate
Challenge Results
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
- + Excellent depiction of the glass cube and its transparency.
- + Highly realistic textures on the book and wooden table.
- + Perfectly captures the soft window lighting from the left.
- − The sphere is resting on the bottom rather than being 'inside' in a more central, floating composition often expected in 3D challenges, though still accurate.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Strong adherence to the spatial relationship of 'inside' by centering the sphere.
- + Rich wood grain texture on the table.
- − The sphere appears to be levitating without a physical cause, which looks slightly unnatural compared to Model A.
- − The glass cube has distracting reflections that complicate the visual of the plant behind it.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produces a more grounded and photographically realistic scene with superior lighting and material rendering. While Recraft V4 Pro correctly places the sphere in the center of the cube, the image feels more like a digital render with physics-defying elements, whereas FLUX.2 [dev] Flash feels like a real photograph.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
- + Excellent depiction of motion blur in the background traffic.
- + Highly realistic skin textures and age details on the man's face and hands.
- + Atmospheric lighting with convincing reflections on the wet pavement.
- − The bike anatomy is slightly warped, particularly the alignment of the frame and front basket.
- − The tools on the ground are somewhat indistinct and muddy.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Beautiful composition with a strong silhouette and reflections.
- + Captures the 'light rain' atmosphere with visible droplets and ripples on the ground.
- + Good use of shallow depth of field to separate the subject from the background.
- − The bicycle is physically impossible, missing the rear half of the frame and the seat entirely.
- − The man's posture and anatomy feel slightly awkward compared to the environment.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash delivers a much more coherent image with superior skin textures and realistic motion blur for the passing cars. While Recraft V4 Pro creates a very artistic and atmospheric scene, it fails significantly on the prompt adherence regarding the bicycle, which is missing half its frame and components.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
- + Excellent shallow depth of field with realistic bokeh sparks.
- + Highly detailed texture on leather straps and metal engravings.
- + Vivid, lifelike eyes that capture a somber emotion.
- − The facial lacerations look a bit more like fresh blood than the requested faint scars.
- − The lighting is slightly flat across the face despite the background torches.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Stronger atmospheric lighting with dramatic shadows and reflections.
- + Accurate interpretation of 'faint scars and dirt' on the skin.
- + Outstanding detail in the ornate floral metal engravings.
- − The depth of field is deeper than requested, losing the 'close portrait' feel.
- − The character's expression and face are slightly more obscured by shadow.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but FLUX.2 [dev] Flash delivered a more intimate close-up with the requested shallow depth of field. Recraft V4 Pro produced a more atmospheric scene and superior armor engravings, but it felt more like a medium shot rather than the requested close portrait.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
- + Perfectly captures the authentic chalk texture and handwritten variability
- + Excellent composition that fills the chalkboard naturally
- + Follows the instruction for elegant cursive in the title accurately
- − None notable
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Clear and legible text
- + Includes nice background details of a bakery
- − Text looks like a digital font rather than natural chalk handwriting
- − Failed to provide an elegant cursive title as requested
- − Composition is a bit far away, making the chalk texture less visible
Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash followed the stylistic instructions perfectly, creating a highly realistic handwritten chalkboard with natural chalk textures and a cursive title. In contrast, Recraft V4 Pro produced text that looks like a digital 'chalk' font, lacking the organic flow and 'elegant cursive' specifically requested in the prompt.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
- + Excellent photorealism in textural details of the fur and jacket
- + Strong adherence to the 'bored' expression requested for the passenger
- + Better framing of the interior elements like the taxi sign and dashboard
- − The passenger appears to be in the front seat instead of the back seat
- − The capybara's hands look more like human gloves with fur than natural paws
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Correctly places the passenger in the back seat as requested
- + Atmospheric use of rain and lighting to create a cinematic mood
- + Capybara's paws look more anatomically grounded for an animal
- − The passenger's face is slightly blurry and lacks the distinct 'bored' clarity of Model A
- − The perspective makes the interior geometry look slightly cramped
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the winner because it correctly interprets the spatial instruction of having the passenger in the back seat, whereas FLUX.2 [dev] Flash places her in the front next to the driver. While FLUX.2 [dev] Flash has slightly crisper textures and facial expressions, Recraft V4 Pro captures the scene's composition and mood more accurately to the prompt.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
- + Excellent typography integrated into the gothic aesthetic with a stylized font.
- + Includes a clear scroll banner as requested in the prompt.
- + Superior border design featuring both webs and thorns in a cohesive vintage style.
- − Includes some hallucinated text characters in the bottom section.
- − The overall color palette is a bit muddy compared to the high-contrast lighting of the other model.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Crisp, cinematic lighting with high contrast and realistic textures.
- + Perfect text rendering for both the large title and the small event details.
- + Dynamic composition with depth of field and multiple pumpkins.
- − The 'scroll banner' is very small and lacks a parchment feel.
- − The border is simplified and only appears in the corners rather than surrounding the whole image.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash captures the 'vintage' and 'dark parchment' elements much better, creating an illustration that looks like a physical invitation with a full ornate border. However, Recraft V4 Pro delivers a much more polished, cinematic image with flawless text rendering and superior lighting, making it more visually striking despite a weaker interpretation of the border and scroll elements.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
- + Excellent 45° isometric perspective that aligns perfectly with the prompt
- + Superior text integration with clean typography and balanced layout
- + High-quality soft textures and realistic wood grain on the diorama base
- − The sushi roll construction is slightly unconventional with fish draped over a square roll
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Realistic rice texture and detailed toppings
- + Clean circular diorama base with subtle material detail
- − Failed the 45° top-down isometric perspective, opting for a lower eye-level view
- − Text is somewhat thin and the red color lacks the bold impact requested
- − Composition feels slightly cramped at the top with the floating flag
Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash followed the layout instructions much more effectively, accurately producing the 45° isometric angle and centered bold text requested. While Recraft V4 Pro captures better rice textures, it failed the perspective requirement and created a less balanced overall composition.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
- + Excellent lighting effect with clearly defined god rays and golden hour ambiance
- + High level of fur detail and clarity on all animals
- + Whimsical and balanced composition that fits the 'joyful' vibe
- − Generated extra animals beyond the four types requested (two bunnies, two fox kits)
- − Composition feels a bit more posed and 'static' compared to the action request
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Stronger adherence to the 'playfully chasing' and 'tumbling' part of the prompt
- + Accurate count of animals with one of each type specified
- + Very realistic dew sparkles on the wildflowers and grass
- − The fox kit has a slightly distorted front leg/paw during the action pose
- − The lighting is less 'golden' and dramatic than requested compared to Model A
Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produces a more aesthetically pleasing, magical scene with superior lighting, but it fails on counting accuracy by doubling the rabbits and foxes. Recraft V4 Pro captures the motion and specific animal count requested much better, though with slightly less 'masterpiece' lighting and a minor anatomical flaw on the fox.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
- + Excellent typography rendering with almost no spelling errors.
- + Detailed illustrations for each phase of the mission, including high-quality lunar modules.
- + Strong visual storytelling and layout density.
- − Confusing flow with duplicate labels for 'Lunar Orbit' and 'Descent'.
- − The Saturn V rocket design is slightly cluttered compared to the vector request.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Perfect adherence to the clean, flat-vector infographic style.
- + Clear, logical hierarchy and sequence of events.
- + Flawless text rendering and informative sub-captions.
- − The Saturn V illustration is very simplified, missing the iconic stage separations.
- − Large amount of white space may feel slightly sparse compared to Model A.
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro captures the requested 'clean, modern vector' aesthetic perfectly, providing a logical flow and excellent typography that reads like a professional educational poster. While FLUX.2 [dev] Flash produces more detailed and impressive individual illustrations, its layout is repetitive and cluttered, failing to match the organizational clarity required for an infographic.
FLUX.2 [dev] Flash
Fast distilled version of Black Forest Labs' FLUX.2 [dev] optimized for speed and cost efficiency.
Recraft V4 Pro
Recraft's latest image generation model at ~2048px resolution with stronger composition, refined lighting, and realistic materials for print-ready and large-scale work