FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo vs Nano Banana Pro
Head-to-head across 10 challenges
FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo
33.3%
win rate
Ties
16.7%
Nano Banana 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] Turbo
- + Perfect adherence to all spatial instructions
- + Highly realistic refraction and reflections on the glass and sphere
- + Warm, cinematic lighting and color palette
- − The plant is slightly more obscured than in Model B
Nano Banana Pro
- + Excellent photographic quality with a natural film-like aesthetic
- + Clear visibility of the plant through the glass as requested
- + Detailed textures on the wooden table and book cover
- − The glass cube has a minor structural glitch where the back-right vertical edge doesn't meet the top corner correctly
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt perfectly, placing all five requested elements in the correct spatial relationship. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo produced a very clean and polished image with superior glass physics, while Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview offered a more natural, lifelike photographic style with beautiful lighting, though it had a small geometric artifact on the glass cube.
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] Turbo
- + Excellent depiction of motion blur on passing cars as requested.
- + Highly detailed and realistic skin texture and facial features.
- + Accurate and intricate details of bicycle parts and tools on the ground.
- − The composition is a bit tight and slightly cluttered.
- − The front tire of the bicycle appears to be sinking into the pavement slightly.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Strong composition that captures the 'imperfect framing' of a candid street photo.
- + Exceptional reflections on the wet pavement with vibrant red lighting.
- + Very realistic 35mm-style film aesthetic that fits the 'no stylization' requirement.
- − Lower resolution and clarity on the subject's face compared to Model A.
- − The cars in the background lack the motion blur explicitly requested in the prompt.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the technical aspects of the prompt more closely, particularly the motion blur and fine details of the repair. However, Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview captured the 'candid street photo' atmosphere and lighting much more naturally, despite missing the motion blur requirement. FLUX.2 is preferred for its adherence to all prompt constraints and superior sharpness.
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] Turbo
- + Excellent detail on the engraving and metallic texture of the plate armor.
- + Very high-quality facial features with realistic skin texture and lifelike eyes.
- + Braid beads are colorful and distinct, adding to the visual interest.
- − The torch in the background is slightly out of focus relative to the light it casts.
- − The scars appear more like fresh wounds than 'faint' marks.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Superior lighting and atmosphere with a stronger sense of warm torchlight reflection.
- + The 'battle-worn' aesthetic is better realized through more dirt and subtle facial scarring.
- + Intricate hair braiding and decorative beads feel very authentic to the paladin theme.
- − Slightly softer focus on the armor's fine engravings compared to Model A.
- − The torch on the right edge is a bit intrusive into the character's frame.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, producing high-fidelity portraits with great attention to texture. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo excels in the sharpness of the armor engravings and eye detail, while Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview provides a more atmospheric scene with superior lighting and a better interpretation of 'battle-worn' skin and hair. Gemini 3 Pro is the preferred choice for its more cohesive cinematic feel and better balance of textures.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo
- + Excellent typography rendering with crisp, legible sans-serif fonts
- + Professional layout with a very clean, minimalist aesthetic
- + Vibrant color accents that look intentional and modern
- − The food photos are repetitive, showing too many pizzas and few clear appetisers
- − The photo grid layout is slightly uneven in the middle
Nano Banana Pro
- + Great variety in food photos including bruschetta, pasta, and burgers
- + Distinct, well-organized sections for Appetizers, Pizza, and Mains
- + Playful geometric accents that fit the casual dining theme
- − Text rendering is poor with many garbled words and repetitive placeholder names
- − Composition is a bit cluttered compared to the minimalist request
- − The mock-up presentation with a wooden background makes it less usable as a direct design asset
Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo produces a much more professional and modern design with superior text rendering and a truly minimalist feel. While Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview provides better variety in the food photography to match the menu sections, the overall legibility and clean layout of FLUX.2 make it the more successful design tool in this instance.
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] Turbo
- + Excellent text rendering with precise alignment and a clean flag icon.
- + Realistic PBR textures, especially the glistening fish and distinct rice grains.
- + Perfectly adheres to the 'minimal garnish' instruction with a clean, high-clarity look.
- − The diorama base is a bit thin compared to traditional miniature styles.
- − Less variety in the types of sushi shown.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Beautiful miniature aesthetic with a more substantial diorama base.
- + Great variety of sushi types and includes tea/soy sauce which adds to the 'scene'.
- + Soft, clay-like textures match the '3D cartoon' prompt well.
- − Text placement is slightly less balanced than Model A.
- − Minor artifacting in the steam from the tea cup.
- − The flag icon is slightly less integrated into the typographical layout.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, capturing the isometric diorama style and the required text. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo takes the lead with superior texture work on the salmon and perfectly crisp, professional-looking typography, whereas Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview offers a more charming, varied miniature set but with slightly less realistic material shaders.
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] Turbo
- + Excellent depiction of dew sparkles and realistic volumetric lighting.
- + Dynamic composition that suggests interaction and tumbling.
- + Individual fur detail is exceptionally fine and realistic.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Captures the 'running' and 'playfully chasing' aspect of the prompt very well.
- + Bright, vibrant colors that fit a 'wholesome' vibe.
- + Clean and clear features on all four animals.
- − Lighting feels more like a digital painting than 'hyper-photorealistic'.
- − The rabbit's face and mouth look slightly unnatural.
- − Scale of the butterfly is disproportionately large compared to the animals.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo achieves a much higher level of photorealism, particularly with the lighting, textures, and the realistic rendering of the fur and grass. While Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview creates a charming and energetic scene, it feels more like a high-end digital illustration than the requested 'masterpiece' photo, and the animals' expressions are slightly less natural.
Victorian Greenhouse Oasis
Text-to-Image“Hyper-photorealistic interior of a lush Victorian glass greenhouse filled with exotic tropical plants, vibrant blooming orchids, tall ferns, colorful butterflies in flight, sunlight filtering through ornate glass roof creating realistic caustics and dew on leaves, intricate iron framework visible, misty atmosphere, 8K masterpiece.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo
- + Excellent rendering of dew drops on the leaves as requested.
- + Very detailed and symmetrical Victorian ironwork architecture.
- + Warm, realistic lighting and caustics on the floor and foliage.
- − Butterflies look somewhat pasted on and lack a natural sense of motion.
- − The composition is a bit static with a very central perspective.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Superior composition with dynamic angles and a more immersive atmosphere.
- + Excellent variety of plant life including bromeliads and hanging baskets.
- + Better integration of butterflies within the misty environment.
- − Less visible 'dew' on the leaves compared to the other model.
- − The ironwork in the upper right becomes slightly repetitive/geometric.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview provides a more creative and lush composition that feels like a real, expansive greenhouse. While FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo nailed the specific detail of dew on the leaves and had very clean architecture, Gemini 3 Pro felt more atmospheric and natural in its arrangement of tropical flora.
Heroic Super Hero Portrait
Text-to-Image“Hyper-photorealistic full-body portrait of a female superhero standing triumphantly on a New York skyscraper rooftop at golden sunset, wearing a classic modest superhero costume with flowing cape, chest emblem, gloves, and boots in red and blue colors, practical design, short hair, strong determined heroic expression looking into the distance, powerful confident stance with hands on hips and cape billowing dramatically in the wind, detailed urban cityscape background, warm natural sunlight with sharp shadows and fabric highlights, ultra-sharp textures on suit, hair, and concrete, 8K masterpiece, empowering family-friendly style.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo
- + Perfectly captures the 'hands on hips' pose requested in the prompt.
- + Excellent fabric textures and realistic skin rendering under sunset lighting.
- + Highly detailed and recognizable New York City architecture, including the Empire State Building.
- − The chest emblem is a slightly distorted version of the Superman 'S' rather than an original design.
- − The boots appear a bit flat in texture compared to the rest of the suit.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Beautiful warmth and soft golden hour lighting throughout the scene.
- + Good suit design with distinct silver gauntlets and a unique chest emblem.
- + Atmospheric composition with dust motes or debris catching the light on the rooftop.
- − Failed to follow the 'hands on hips' instruction, opting for arms at the side.
- − The scale of the character relative to the rooftop edge feels slightly disconnected.
- − The cape physics look a bit stiff at the point of attachment.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt instructions much more accurately, specifically capturing the requested 'hands on hips' pose which Gemini 3 Pro missed. While both images have excellent lighting and urban detail, FLUX.2 closer resembles a high-budget film still with more convincing character integration into the environment.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo
- + Perfect text rendering including the grave accent in 'Caffè'.
- + Excellent composition with a strong, balanced vector emblem feel.
- + Superior background texture that adds to the vintage paper aesthetic.
- − The steam lines are a bit simplistic compared to the rest of the illustration.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Artistic cross-hatching and shading on the cloche dome.
- + Dynamic and elegant steam swirls that match the vintage theme.
- + Correct spelling and iconography.
- − The 'Est. 1720' text is slightly warped to follow the banner's curve but lacks the crispness of a vector logo.
- − The composition feels slightly bottom-heavy with the main text at the very base.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, producing high-quality vintage logos with accurate text. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo takes the lead because its layout feels more like a finished professional vector emblem, and the typography is sharper and more consistent with the requested minimalist style.
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] Turbo
- + Features more detailed and technically accurate illustrations of the Lunar Module and Saturn V.
- + Includes a section for the astronauts with names correctly rendered.
- + Follows the 'NASA-inspired palette' with higher fidelity to photographic earth/moon textures.
- − The layout is scattered and lacks a clear, cohesive infographic flow or path.
- − Includes literal prompt text like 'Saturn Vicon' as rendered text on the image.
- − Repetitive and confusing iconography with multiple Earths and Moons.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Excellent infographic flow with a clear chronological path from stage 1 to 6.
- + Strong adherence to the 'flat-vector style' with consistent iconography and crisp lines.
- + Clean, modern, and professional layout that looks like a finished poster.
- − The Saturn V rocket illustration is less accurate than Model A's version.
- − Minor text artifacting on the trajectory line ('TRANSLUNAR TRAJECTORY').
Verdict: Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview is the clear winner because it correctly interprets the request for an 'infographic' by creating a logical visual flow and consistent vector style. While FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo has higher individual detail in its drawings, it fails the layout task by scattering icons randomly and literalizing prompt instructions into the text.
FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo
Distilled version of Black Forest Labs' FLUX.2 [dev] outperforming it at a cheaper price. Developed by fal.ai.
Nano Banana Pro
Gemini 3 Pro with image generation capabilities. Combines advanced reasoning with the ability to generate and edit images.