What is the difference between Imagen 3 and Qwen Image?

Imagen 3 is developed by Google AI 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, Imagen 3 or Qwen Image?

It depends on your use case. Imagen 3 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 Imagen 3 and Qwen Image on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Imagen 3 and Qwen Image across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output, and Pro users can create custom challenges to test both models with their own prompts.

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Imagen 3vsQwen Image

17 challenges

Why Imagen 3?

Nothing standout. It’s a close one.

Why Qwen Image?

12 months newerJan 2026

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Hyperrealistic Portraitimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate a photorealistic human portrait

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

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2 / 17

Futuristic Cityimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed architectural visualizations

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

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3 / 17

Fantasy Character Designimage generation

Tests an AI's capability to design fantasy characters with specific details

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

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4 / 17

Product Visualizationimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create a marketing-ready product image

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

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5 / 17

Illustrated Sceneimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate a stylized illustration

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

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Corkboard Outfit Collageimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create convincing mixed-media collages and product presentation

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

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Architectural Blueprint Sheetimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to render technical drawings with clean linework, scale, and legible annotations

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

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Fluid Dynamics Explainerimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create a clear, diagrammatic scientific illustration with explanatory structure

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

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Isometric Cutaway Homeimage generation

Tests spatial reasoning, perspective consistency, and detailed environment rendering

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

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Packaging Shelf Mockupimage generation

Tests branding, packaging design, and photoreal retail context rendering

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

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Botanical Scientific Plateimage generation

Tests fine detail, consistent linework, and vintage scientific illustration style

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

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Imaginary Transit Mapimage generation

Tests graphic design, layout, and typography accuracy in a schematic map

Imagen 3

Google · Feb 2025image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

Qwen Image

Qwen · Jan 2026image

Nothing to show. The model went quiet.

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