FLUX.2 [max] vs Nano Banana Pro
Head-to-head across 16 challenges
FLUX.2 [max]
20.0%
win rate
Ties
4.0%
Nano Banana Pro
76.0%
win rate
Challenge Results
Man and Car in California
Editing“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Perfectly preserves the specific white Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe model from the source.
- + Accurately captures the man's hairstyle, scarf, and plaid coat pattern.
- + Excellent background integration with a realistic California coastal cliffside and road.
- − The man's facial features changed slightly, appearing more stern and different from the source subject.
- − The car appears static on the road rather than in motion.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Maintains the man's facial likeness and cheerful expression much better than Model A.
- + Dynamic composition with motion blur and sunset lighting provides a high-quality feel.
- + Excellent preservation of the clothing details and hair.
- − The car's interior and door line have been altered slightly from the source image's geometry.
- − The overall perspective change is quite drastic compared to the source's side profile.
Verdict: Both models handled this complex multi-image edit exceptionally well, successfully placing the specific man and car into a new environment. FLUX.2 [max] is superior at preserving the exact architectural details of the car, whereas Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview is much better at capturing the man's facial identity and creating a more cinematic, dynamic atmosphere.
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 [max]
- + Excellent photographic rendering with realistic textures on the book cover and table.
- + The glass cube features convincing reflections and refractions.
- + Soft window light is beautifully handled with cinematic shadows.
- − The plant is very blurry and out of focus, making it less 'visible' compared to the other model.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Perfect adherence to the plant being 'partially visible through the glass'.
- + Very realistic 'vintage photo' aesthetic with natural lighting.
- + Text on the book spine is legible and consistent with a real object.
- − The blue sphere is quite small relative to the cube size.
- − The glass edges are slightly less defined than in the competing model.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt perfectly. FLUX.2 [max] produced a cleaner, more modern commercial-style photograph with high-end rendering of light and materials, while Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview created a more authentic, natural-looking scene with better interaction between the plant and the glass cube. Gemini 3 Pro is the likely winner for its superior handling of the spatial relationship between the background plant and the 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 [max]
- + Excellent photo-realistic skin textures and aging details on the man's hands and face.
- + Superior depth of field and bokeh effects on background traffic lights.
- + Highly detailed bicycle components, including realistic brake cables and basket mesh.
- − The motion blur on the passing car feels slightly a bit too clean/digital compared to a real long exposure.
- − The framing is quite central, missing the 'imperfect framing' requested in the prompt.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Perfectly captures the 'imperfect framing' and 'candid' street photography aesthetic.
- + Excellent environmental storytelling with authentic Japanese street signs and taxi design.
- + Natural rain effects including ripples in the puddles on the pavement.
- − The character's hands are anatomically messy and blend into the bicycle frame.
- − The bicycle's geometry is slightly warped, specifically where the rack meets the seat post.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but with different strengths. FLUX.2 [max] produced much higher technical quality with incredible skin textures and crystal-clear details, while Gemini 3 Pro better captured the 'vibe' of accidental street photography through its loose framing and authentic background elements. FLUX.2 is the winner for its superior rendering of human anatomy and mechanical 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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent adherence to the grid layout for photos.
- + Very clean, professional typography and use of colorful accents in headers.
- + The 20-grid of food photos gives the layout a high-end, structured feel.
- − Most of the text is nonsensical gibberish.
- − Food photos under 'Appetizers' appear to be mostly the same types of pizza/sandwiches, lacking variety.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Features more legible English words for menu items like 'Bruschetta' and 'Margherita Pizza'.
- + High-quality, distinct food photography with better variety in the images.
- + Effective use of white space and minimalist geometric accents.
- − The grid is much smaller (six items) compared to the expansive grid requested.
- − The presentation as a stack of papers on a wooden table adds unnecessary background elements.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] created a more authentic professional menu layout that feels like a completed design file, with a very impressive grid of food photos and bold section headers. Gemini 3 Pro produced more legible text and superior individual food photography, but the overall layout is less complex and the presentation as 'mockup on a desk' is less clean than the direct digital file approach of the other model. FLUX.2 [max] is preferred for its superior adherence to the 'grid' requirement and overall professional aesthetic.
Bald man challenge
Editing“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent preservation of the original image's background, clothing, and facial features.
- + The hair texture is thick and matches the lighting and color of the beard perfectly.
- − The hair volume is arguably a bit too high, creating a slightly stylized look near the top.
- − Minor blending issues where the new hair meets the original sideburns.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Produces a very natural-looking hairstyle and hairline that fits the person's face shape.
- + Integrated the new hair with the existing sideburns and ears more seamlessly than Model A.
- + Perfect preservation of the original source image's surroundings and lighting.
- − The texture of the hair feels slightly softer than the very sharp detail of the beard.
Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well, maintaining the original person, clothing, and background with a high degree of fidelity. Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview is the winner because the hairstyle it created looks more realistic and better integrated with the existing anatomy (ears and sideburns), whereas FLUX.2 [max] created a slightly exaggerated, voluminous style that feels a bit less natural.
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 [max]
- + Perfect adherence to the 45-degree isometric perspective.
- + Ultra-clean and minimal aesthetic that matches the 'cartoon scene' request.
- + Excellent layout with centered text and a structured diorama base.
- − The sushi and garnish are a bit simple compared to the 'realistic PBR' request.
- − A visible seam or error in the wood texture of the tray.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Exceptional material textures, especially on the rice and fish.
- + Includes more variety of sushi and detailed garnishes like cherry blossoms.
- + High quality rendering of the flag icon and text.
- − The perspective is a bit flatter and less 'isometric 45°' than requested.
- − The 'small raised diorama base' is less pronounced than in Model A.
Verdict: Both models followed the complex prompt exceptionally well, including the text and flag. Model A (FLUX.2) captured the isometric diorama style more accurately with its architectural tiers, but Model B (Gemini 3 Pro) provided significantly better material quality and detail in the sushi itself. Model B is slightly preferred for its more appetizing and high-end visual execution despite the less rigid perspective.
Night Sky Transformation
Editing“Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars visible behind the mountain.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent preservation of the original image's layout and architecture.
- + The sky is a very deep, dark blue as requested.
- − The 'subtle' stars are extremely sparse and look more like stray pixels than a night sky.
- − The lighting on the mountain peak is too bright for a midnight scene, retaining too much of the sunset glow.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Beautifully rendered starry sky that feels expansive and realistic.
- + Superior lighting adjustment on the mountain face, turning the sunset glow into cool, moonlight-affected highlights.
- + Perfectly captures the requested 'glistening stars' atmosphere.
- − Minor loss of detail in the furthest background mountains on the left compared to the original.
Verdict: Both models did an excellent job of preserving the village and composition of the source image. However, Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview is the winner because it successfully captured the 'glistening stars' instruction with a beautiful celestial render and adjusted the lighting on the mountain peak to match a night scene, whereas FLUX.2 [max] left the mountain looking like it was still caught in a sunset and only added a few faint dots for stars.
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 [max]
- + Excellent anatomical accuracy for all four animals.
- + Highly realistic lighting and atmosphere with soft bokeh.
- + Consistent and believable textures for fur, whiskers, and grass.
- − The kitten and bunny faces are a bit smaller and less expressive than the puppy and fox.
- − The 'god rays' are relatively subtle compared to the other model.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Very expressive and joyful facial expressions on all animals.
- + Vibrant colors and strong, clear god rays.
- + Excellent composition with a focused center of interest.
- − The fox's front right leg is anatomically confusing and lacks a clear paw.
- − The kitten's body proportions are slightly off and it appears smaller than the bunny.
- − The fur texture feels a bit more stylized/digital compared to the hyper-realism of the first image.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] provides a much more photorealistic result with superior anatomical accuracy, particularly visible in the paws and body structures of the animals. While Gemini 3 Pro captures a more 'joyful' and vibrant atmosphere with exaggerated expressions, it suffers from significant anatomical errors on the fox and a slightly more illustrative feel that deviates from the 'hyper-photorealistic' request.
Over-the-top cartoon caricature
Editing“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Successfully adopts a cute, clean chibi-style caricature aesthetic.
- + Integrates all prompt elements including a TV anchor desk, hockey rink background, and multiple dogs.
- + Maintains the blue denim jacket from the source image.
- − The caricature face is a bit generic and loses some of the specific likeness of the source woman.
- − The composition is a bit static and formal compared to the 'humorous' request.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Excellent 'exaggerated and humorous' interpretation with dogs climbing on her head and face.
- + Stronger facial likeness preservation within the caricature style.
- + High level of detail in the background, including dog toys and specific hockey equipment.
- − The hand rendering is slightly messy with overlapping fingers.
- − The image is very cluttered, which may be distracting for some users.
Verdict: Both models followed the instructions well, but Gemini 2.0 Pro (referred to as Gemini 3 Pro in the metadata) better captured the 'humorous' and 'exaggerated' aspect of the request. While FLUX.2 [max] created a very clean and professional-looking illustration, Gemini 2.0 Pro's inclusion of dogs in the hair and the more expressive facial features made for a superior caricature that better preserved the subject's likeness.
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 [max]
- + Excellent warm lighting with visible sunbeams
- + High level of detail on the foreground flowers and orchids
- + Balanced composition with inviting benches
- − The butterflies appear somewhat flat and lack realistic motion blur
- − The 'misty atmosphere' is more represented by light rays than actual fog
Nano Banana Pro
- + Captured a more authentic 'misty atmosphere' and humid greenhouse feel
- + Rendering of ferns and tropical foliage is extremely dense and realistic
- + Better integration of butterflies within the 3D space
- − The lighting is a bit cooler and diffuse, missing the requested 'caustics' from the sunbeams
- − Slightly less architectural detail visible in the far roof section compared to Model A
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well. FLUX.2 [max] produced a more inviting, high-contrast image with beautiful sunbeams and warm colors, whereas Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview better captured the 'lush' and 'misty' requirements with superior fern textures and a density of plants that truly feels like a tropical greenhouse. Gemini 3 Pro is the winner for its more realistic botanical textures and convincing atmospheric depth.
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 [max]
- + Perfectly captures the 'hands on hips' pose requested in the prompt.
- + Excellent fabric textures and suit detailing with high photorealistic quality.
- + Dynamic composition with a strong sense of scale and height.
- − The chest emblem is slightly abstract and overlaps the suit structure awkwardly.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Beautiful lighting and atmospheric perspective over the cityscape.
- + Very natural rendering of the hair and facial features.
- + Clear and distinct chest emblem design.
- − Failed to follow the 'hands on hips' instruction, opting for arms at the sides.
- − The full-body framing feels a bit more distant, reducing the heroic impact of the character.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] followed the specific posing instructions much better than Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview, delivering the requested 'hands on hips' stance which is central to the 'triumphant' theme. While both images have excellent visual quality and lighting, FLUX.2 [max] provides a more commanding presence and better adherence to the prompt's details.
Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile
Editing{
"action": "image_edit",
"reference": "uploaded neutral portrait",
"change": "Warm genuine Duchenne smile: lips curved up, slight natural teeth, soft eye crinkles, subtle cheek raise",
"details": "Realistic smiling skin (dimples if present, soft cheek shadows), slightly brighter eyes; keep exact eye shape/color/iris",
"preserve_exact": "Face identity/structure, eyes/nose/lips/eyebrows, hair, skin texture/pores/freckles, makeup, clothing, head pose, background, lighting, shadows, framing",
"no_changes": "No face shape change, no new features, no gaze shift, no hair/clothing/lighting/background edits",
"style": "Ultra-photorealistic 8K portrait, sharp face focus, natural soft lighting, realistic skin glow"
}
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Perfect execution of the Duchenne smile with natural teeth and eye crinkles.
- + Excellent preservation of lighting, background, and hair texture.
- + Maintains skin texture and identity very effectively while adding realistic smile lines.
- − The teeth are slightly too perfectly uniform compared to a natural mouth, making it look a bit 'AI-perfect'.
Nano Banana Pro
- + High degree of source preservation, keeping almost all pixels outside the mouth/eyes unchanged.
- + Subtle, realistic smile that avoids looking overproduced.
- − The smile is less 'genuine' as requested; the eyes lack the essential Duchenne crinkle compared to the source.
- − The teeth rendering is a bit blurry and lacks definition.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] captures the requested 'warm genuine Duchenne smile' much better by correctly animating the muscles around the eyes and cheeks, despite making slightly more aggressive changes to the face. Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview provides a safer edit that preserves the original image's pixels more faithfully, but the resulting smile feels somewhat forced because the eyes remain too neutral.
Studio Ghibli Anime Style
Editing“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent adherence to the 'hand-painted textures' and 'soft pastel' color palette request.
- + Maintains the exact composition and background architecture of the original meme more accurately.
- + Captures the dreamy, warm, and nostalgic 'Studio Ghibli' mood perfectly.
- − The woman in the foreground has a different facial expression (smiling instead of neutral) compared to the source.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Successfully translates the image into an anime/illustration style.
- + Preserves the facial expressions of the characters (especially the woman in the foreground and the jealous girlfriend) more closely.
- + Good clarity and clean linework.
- − The background is heavily altered, adding a trolley and specific European architecture not present in the original.
- − The colors are a bit more vibrant and digital-looking rather than the requested 'soft pastels' and 'hand-painted textures'.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] is the winner because it successfully captured the specific aesthetic requested: the soft, grainy, hand-painted texture synonymous with Studio Ghibli. While Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview produced a clean anime-style illustration, it took more liberties with the background and lacked the nostalgic, painterly feel that FLUX.2 [max] achieved.
Golden Hour Stroll
Editing“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Natural-looking hair movement that follows a consistent wind direction
- + Subtle and realistic leaf integration
- + Excellent preservation of the woman's facial features and the dog
- − The leaf shapes are somewhat generic and repetitive
- − One leaf appears to be floating directly on the woman's shirt
Nano Banana Pro
- + Dynamic hair flow with more volume and spread
- + Colorful autumn leaves add a vibrant visual element
- + Good preservation of the original image layout
- − Hair movement is chaotic and lacks a clear wind direction
- − The bright orange/red leaves clash with the lush green summer background
- − The water in the background was changed to white rapids, which wasn't requested
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] provided a more realistic and cohesive edit by keeping the leaves consistent with the green summer environment and applying a logical wind direction to the hair. Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview added more drama with colorful autumn leaves, but this created a seasonal contradiction with the background trees and unnecessarily altered the water in the background.
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 [max]
- + Excellent integration of typography within the circular emblem.
- + Clean, minimalist vector style that feels modern yet vintage.
- + Perfectly captures the subtle paper texture in the light background.
- − The 'Caffè' accent is a bit thick, though legible.
- − The steam lines are very simplistic compared to the more ornate banner below.
Nano Banana Pro
- + Beautifully detailed woodcut-style hatching on the cloche and banner.
- + Elegant, swirling steam illustration adds a more artistic touch.
- + High-quality classic typography with a correctly placed grave accent.
- − The composition is a vertical stack rather than a unified emblem.
- − Slightly less 'minimalist' than the prompt requested due to the heavy shading.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, producing high-quality logos with accurate text. FLUX.2 [max] achieved a more cohesive 'emblem' look by containing the elements within a circular frame, whereas Gemini 3 Pro produced a more detailed, illustrative logo with superior engraving-style textures. FLUX.2 [max] is the winner for better adhering to the 'minimalist vector emblem' aesthetic.
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 [max]
- + Excellent text legibility and accuracy except for one minor typo.
- + Clean, consistent flat-vector icons in boxes.
- + Balanced layout with good use of negative space.
- − The logical flow of the steps is incoherent (3 and 4 are swapped, and the visual path is confusing).
- − Minor spelling error ('Tranquiity').
Nano Banana Pro
- + Stronger narrative composition with a clear, logical flow following the trajectory of the mission.
- + Highly sophisticated vector style with elegant use of gradients and iconography.
- + Perfect adherence to the requested NASA-inspired color palette.
- − Step 3 'Translunar' is a bit detached from its visual indicator.
- − Small text on the trajectory line is mostly illegible.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt well, but Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview created a much better infographic by actually mapping the steps in a logical, chronological path from Earth to the Moon. While FLUX.2 (max) has very crisp individual icons, its layout is a confusing grid that mixes up the order of the lunar journey, making Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview the superior choice for an effective infographic.
FLUX.2 [max]
Black Forest Labs' flagship image generation model delivering state-of-the-art quality with exceptional realism, precision, and consistency for both text-to-image and advanced image editing
Nano Banana Pro
Gemini 3 Pro with image generation capabilities. Combines advanced reasoning with the ability to generate and edit images.