The Max series of Tongyi Qwen’s image generation model excels across a wide range of generation tasks. Compared with the Plus series, it significantly reduces the “AI-like” feel in generated images, enhancing their realism. It delivers more lifelike material textures for human subjects, finer and more detailed natural textures, and more visually appealing text rendering.
Settled by community votes across 1 shared challenge, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Qwen Image Max
20.4
arena score
#31 of 44 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
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Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo
6.0
arena score
#44 of 44 in Text-to-Image
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
Qwen Image Max
100.0%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo
0.0%
win rate
100.0%
0.0% ties
0.0%
Shared challenges
1
Challenge by challenge
The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.
Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge
Text-to-Image“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.”
Qwen Image Max
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo
100% wins
0% ties
0% wins
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Excellent photorealistic texture on the meat and bun
- + Flawless text rendering for all three requested elements
- + Dynamic composition with a strong sense of motion and embers
- − The burger components are partially assembled rather than fully exploded/suspended individually
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo
- + Strong vertical alignment and levitation effect
- + Vibrant colors and glowing fire effect
- − Completely failed to include any of the requested text
- − Rendering style is more illustrational/3D-render than photorealistic
- − Poor anatomy of the burger with messy textures at the bottom
Verdict: Qwen Image Max is the clear winner as it successfully integrated all complex text requirements and followed the stylistic request for photorealism. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo failed to include 'MAGIC BURGER', the price, or the secondary message, and produced a less realistic image.
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