Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs 
Recraft V4.1
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is the newer model, released after Recraft V4.1.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Price and specs
| Spec | Hy Image 3.5 Preview | Recraft V4.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Oct 2026 | May 2026 |
Where to run it
Hy Image 3.5 Preview1 host
Recraft V4.11 host
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 Recraft V4.1?
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is developed by Tencent while Recraft V4.1 is developed by Recraft. You can compare their actual outputs across 19 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Hy Image 3.5 Preview or Recraft V4.1?
It depends on your use case. Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Recraft V4.1 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 19 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Recraft V4.1 on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Recraft V4.1 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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