FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo fal Qwen Image 2512 Alibaba

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

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

27.4 arena score

#4 of 44 in Text-to-Image

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Qwen Image 2512

22.4 arena score

#26 of 44 in Text-to-Image

Vote tally

Where the votes landed

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

54.5%

win rate

Ties

18.2%

Qwen Image 2512

27.3%

win rate

54.5% 18.2% ties 27.3%

Shared challenges 8

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.”

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

Qwen Image 2512

100% wins 0% ties 0% wins

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Excellent photographic realism with natural lighting and depth of field.
+ Accurate glass physics, showing convincing reflections and refractions of the sphere and plant.
+ The plant is clearly behind the cube as requested, seen through the glass.

− The glass cube has an open top rather than being a solid enclosure, though the book still sits on the edges.

Qwen Image 2512

+ Perfectly follows all spatial instructions, including the sphere being 'inside' a closed-top cube.
+ Clean composition with vibrant colors.

− The reflections on the glass are logically inconsistent and messy, particularly the extra sphere appearing on the right.
− Lower visual realism compared to Model A, appearing more like a 3D render.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo produces a much more realistic image with sophisticated lighting and material properties, though the cube is missing its top face. Qwen Image 2512 follows the geometry of the prompt more literally but suffers from significant glass reflection artifacts and a less natural aesthetic.

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.”

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

Qwen Image 2512

0% wins 50% ties 50% wins

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Excellent adherence to the 'repairing' action with tools on the ground.
+ Strong execution of light rain and detailed reflections on the wet pavement.
+ Realistic skin textures and natural, 'imperfect' candid framing.

Qwen Image 2512

+ Very realistic facial features and skin texture.
+ Good use of motion blur in the background cars.
+ Captures the cinematic street photography aesthetic well.

− The man is posing for the camera rather than 'repairing' the bicycle as requested.
− The bicycle structure is warped, particularly the front wheel and fork area.
− The rain effect is very subtle, nearly missing the atmosphere requested.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt much more accurately, showing the man actively engaged in repairing the bike with tools spread on the ground. Qwen Image 2512 produces a high-quality portrait, but the subject is just posing next to the bike, and the bike itself has significant anatomical distortions.

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.”

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

Qwen Image 2512

0% wins 50% ties 50% wins

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Excellent text legibility and font choice
+ Professional and clean grid layout
+ High-quality, realistic food photography

− Nonsense filler text in the subtitle and descriptions
− Section headers are slightly disjointed (Mains is separated from the others)

Qwen Image 2512

+ Stronger use of vibrant color accents in the UI
+ Clearer three-section structure for Appetizers/Mains/Pizzas
+ Good grid of food photos

− Very poor text rendering and spelling (RESSAGRENT, APPETIIZIZERS)
− Unrealistic pricing and currency values
− Lower image clarity and some visual artifacts in the food photos

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo produces a far more professional and usable design with high-quality photography and legible, albeit nonsensical, text. Qwen Image 2512 follows the requested structural sections more closely but suffers from severe spelling errors and a less polished aesthetic.

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.”

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Natural chalk texture with realistic dust and smudges.
+ Handwriting has excellent character and variation.
+ Successfully completed the truncated prompt 'Brown But...' as 'Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies'.

− Has a slight formatting error where a stray dollar sign appears before jumping to the new line for the price of the first item.
− The date text is slightly less elegant than Model B's.

Qwen Image 2512

+ Excellent typography style with high consistency and legibility.
+ Clean layout with very professional-looking cursive elements.
+ Followed the truncated prompt instructions perfectly.

− Misspelled 'Risotto' as 'Risitto'.
− The chalk texture looks a bit too 'clean' or digital compared to the grainy texture of Model A.

Verdict: Both models handled the text rendering and the completion of the truncated prompt exceptionally well. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo has a more authentic chalk-on-blackboard texture with realistic imperfections, while Qwen Image 2512 produces a cleaner, more stylized look but fails on the spelling of 'Risotto'.

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.”

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

Qwen Image 2512

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Excellent photorealism in the capybara's fur and clothing textures.
+ Superior lighting consistency with logical reflections on the dashboard.
+ Accurate representation of the businesswoman looking down at her phone.

− The passenger is placed in the front seat instead of the back seat as requested.
− The capybara's paws lack detail and look slightly like human-animal hybrid hands.

Qwen Image 2512

+ Correctly places the businesswoman in the back seat as specified in the prompt.
+ Excellent captured 'bored' expression on the human passenger.
+ Strong composition that centers the driver and provides clear depth to the interior.

− Textural quality on the capybara's face is slightly less realistic than Model A.
− The steering wheel and hands look a bit rubbery and lacked fine detail.

Verdict: While FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo offers slightly better skin and fur textures, it failed the spatial requirement of having the passenger in the back seat. Qwen Image 2512 followed all instructions accurately, including the background placement and the specific 'bored' expression, making it the better overall representation of the scene.

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.”

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

Qwen Image 2512

100% wins 0% ties 0% wins

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Excellent rendering of textures, particularly the grain of the wood and the translucency of the fish.
+ Perfectly clean and legible typography that follows the prompt exactly.
+ Very high visual clarity and professional lighting that enhances the 3D diorama effect.

− A bit conservative with the 'miniature' aesthetic, feeling more like a realistic render than a cartoon-style model.

Qwen Image 2512

+ Strong adherence to the 'cartoon scene' and 'miniature' style with rounded, soft-shaded 3D assets.
+ The typography is stylized and fits the aesthetic of the scene.
+ Good variety of sushi types on the diorama.

− The text border has slight artifacts and is not as clean as Model A.
− The 'Japan' text is slightly off-center compared to the 'Sushi' text.
− The flag icon is slightly distorted.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo takes the lead with its superior rendering of materials and perfectly crisp typography. While Qwen Image 2512 captured the 'cartoon' aesthetic slightly better, FLUX.2 presented a much cleaner and more professional-looking image that felt more like high-quality 3D art.

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.”

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

Qwen Image 2512

67% wins 0% ties 33% wins

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Dynamic composition with animals playfully tumbling and chasing butterflies.
+ Strong adherence to lighting requests, including dew sparkles and subtle god rays.
+ Excellent anatomical accuracy for all four distinct animals.

Qwen Image 2512

+ High level of fur detail and clear textures.
+ Strong, dramatic god rays and warm golden lighting.
+ Charming, expressive faces on all animals.

− Static, posed composition fails to capture the 'chasing' and 'tumbling' action requested.
− Anatomical blending issues where the puppy's paws appear to be the rabbit's or kitten's paws.
− The fox kit looks slightly more like a mature fox than a baby kit.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt much more accurately by depicting the animals in motion (tumbling and chasing) rather than a static pose. While Qwen Image 2512 has beautiful lighting and texture, it suffers from several anatomical merging issues where the limbs of the animals overlap in a confusing, AI-artifacted way.

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.”

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

Qwen Image 2512

100% wins 0% ties 0% wins

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Perfect adherence to the 'minimalist' and 'vector emblem' style.
+ Clean, professional typography that is highly readable.
+ Excellent use of negative space and balanced composition.

− The steam illustration is a bit generic compared to the rest of the logo.

Qwen Image 2512

+ Highly detailed illustrative style with great metallic shading on the cloche.
+ Dynamic steam effects that add movement to the image.

− Misses the 'minimalist' requirement, leaning more towards a complex illustration.
− The banner and text are slightly crowded and less balanced than Model A.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt instructions more accurately, providing a truly minimalist vector-style logo with clean typography and a well-proportioned banner. While Qwen Image 2512 created a visually impressive and detailed illustration, it ignored the 'minimalist' keyword, resulting in a design that is too complex for a standard logo.