MiniMax Image-01 vs 
Qwen Image
Qwen Image is the newer model, released after MiniMax Image-01.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Which answer wins?
Price and specs
| Spec | MiniMax Image-01 | Qwen Image |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | — | Open |
| Released | Jun 2025 | Jan 2026 |
Common questions
What is the difference between MiniMax Image-01 and Qwen Image?
MiniMax Image-01 is developed by MiniMax 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, MiniMax Image-01 or Qwen Image?
It depends on your use case. MiniMax Image-01 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 MiniMax Image-01 and Qwen Image on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of MiniMax Image-01 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.
More comparisons
Against the newest arrivals
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- Qwen Image vs Recraft V4.1 FlashLanded Sep 2026
- MiniMax Image-01 vs GPT Image 2.5 SunburstLanded Sep 2026
- Qwen Image vs GPT Image 2.5 FlareLanded Sep 2026
- MiniMax Image-01 vs Nano Banana 2 LiteLanded Jun 2026
- Qwen Image vs Riverflow V2.5 FastLanded Jun 2026
Same lab, same size, long tail
- MiniMax Image-01 vs FLUX.3 ImageSame size
- MiniMax Image-01 vs Recraft V4.1 FlashSame size
- Qwen Image vs Hy Image 3.5 PreviewSame size
- Qwen Image vs Nano Banana 2.1Same size
- MiniMax Image-01 vs Midjourney v2New provider
- MiniMax Image-01 vs Midjourney v3Same size
- MiniMax Image-01 vs Midjourney v4Same size
- MiniMax Image-01 vs Midjourney v5Same size
