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  3. Midjourney v1 vs Midjourney v6.1
Updated Jul 2024

Midjourney v1 vs Midjourney v6.1

Midjourney v6.1 is the newer model, released after Midjourney v1.

Hyperrealistic Portrait

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

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Midjourney v1
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Midjourney v6.1

Which answer wins?

Price and specs

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Midjourney v6.1 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer. Midjourney v6.1 takes Image Generation.

Midjourney v1 and Midjourney v6.1 compared across 3 shared prompts
SpecMidjourney v1Midjourney v6.1
ParametersNot disclosedNot disclosed
ReleasedFeb 2022Jul 2024

Common questions

What is the difference between Midjourney v1 and Midjourney v6.1?

Both are developed by Midjourney but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 3 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Midjourney v1 or Midjourney v6.1?

It depends on your use case. Midjourney v1 and Midjourney v6.1 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 3 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare Midjourney v1 and Midjourney v6.1 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Midjourney v1 and Midjourney v6.1 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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