Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs 
Stable Diffusion XL
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is the newer model, released after Stable Diffusion XL.
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 | Stable Diffusion XL |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | — | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | — |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Jul 2023 |
Where to run it
Hy Image 3.5 Preview1 host
Stable Diffusion XL
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 Stable Diffusion XL?
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is developed by Tencent while Stable Diffusion XL is developed by Stability 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 Stable Diffusion XL?
It depends on your use case. Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Stable Diffusion XL 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 Stable Diffusion XL on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Stable Diffusion XL 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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