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  3. Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs Qwen Image
Updated Oct 2026

Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs Qwen Image

Hy Image 3.5 Preview is the newer model, released after Qwen Image.

Hyperrealistic Portrait

One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.

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Hy Image 3.5 Preview
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Qwen Image

Which answer wins?

Price and specs

Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Qwen Image compared across 17 shared prompts
SpecHy Image 3.5 PreviewQwen Image
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)No—
ReleasedOct 2026Jan 2026
Where to run it1 host
Hy Image 3.5 Preview1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Tencent–not listed in·–not listed out·100k·100% up
Qwen Image

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 Qwen Image?

Hy Image 3.5 Preview is developed by Tencent while Qwen Image is developed by Qwen. 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 Qwen Image?

It depends on your use case. Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Qwen Image 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 Qwen Image on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Qwen Image 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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  • Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs Nano Banana ProSame size
  • Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs P-ImageSame size
  • Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs Luma PhotonSame size
  • Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs Luma Photon FlashSame size

Model pages

  • Hy Image 3.5 Preview19 outputs, specs and price
  • Qwen Image17 outputs, specs and price
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