Hunyuan Image 3 vs Hy Image 3.5 Preview
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is the newer model, released after Hunyuan Image 3.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Which answer wins?
Price and specs
| Spec | Hunyuan Image 3 | Hy Image 3.5 Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | Open | — |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | — | No |
| Released | Oct 2025 | Oct 2026 |
Where to run it
Hunyuan Image 3
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Hy Image 3.5 Preview1 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Hunyuan Image 3 and Hy Image 3.5 Preview?
Both are developed by Tencent but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 17 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Hunyuan Image 3 or Hy Image 3.5 Preview?
It depends on your use case. Hunyuan Image 3 and Hy Image 3.5 Preview each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 17 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare Hunyuan Image 3 and Hy Image 3.5 Preview on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Hunyuan Image 3 and Hy Image 3.5 Preview across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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