Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs 
Imagen 4
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is the newer model, released after Imagen 4.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Which answer wins?
Price and specs
| Spec | Hy Image 3.5 Preview | Imagen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | — |
| Released | Oct 2026 | May 2025 |
Where to run it
Hy Image 3.5 Preview1 host
Imagen 4
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Imagen 4?
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is developed by Tencent while Imagen 4 is developed by Google AI. You can compare their actual outputs across 17 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Hy Image 3.5 Preview or Imagen 4?
It depends on your use case. Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Imagen 4 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 Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Imagen 4 on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Imagen 4 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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