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GPT Image 1.5 vs GPT Image 2.6 Flare

By Elo rating, GPT Image 2.6 Flare is expected to win 75% of comparisons against GPT Image 1.5.

Both models received the same prompts. Wins and losses count only images judged together in the same call, the same comparisons the leaderboard Elo is fitted from.

GPT Image 1.5
OpenAI
1077 Elo ±48
Rank #15 of 44 · median 37s per image · 11 refused
Not judged in the same call yet
Elo expectation: GPT Image 1.5 wins 25%
GPT Image 2.6 Flare
OpenAI
1268 Elo ±47
Rank #5 of 44 · median 43s per image · 6 refused

By category

CategoryGPT Image 1.5GPT Image 2.6 FlareDirect record
Anime & Cartoon Style 1122 1070 —
Architecture & Interiors 1135 1490 —
Complex Scenes 1027 1481 —
Ghibli style 1175 1390 —
Graphic Design 919 974 —
Hands & Anatomy 1092 1158 —
Photorealistic People & Portraits 1093 1268 —
Surreal & Creative Prompts 1140 1425 —
Text in Images 995 1276 —
Ultra Hard 1261 1365 —

By criterion

CriterionGPT Image 1.5GPT Image 2.6 Flare
Prompt adherence 1120 1234
Technical quality 1016 1207
Artistic merit 1066 1192
Detail execution 1055 1263
Realism & coherence 991 1185

Side by side

Anime & Cartoon Style A cartoon of a cat and a dog on an adventure, drawn in a colorful 2D style.
A cartoon of a cat and a dog on an adventure, drawn in a colorful 2D style. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 8 / 10
Judge's noteThis is one of the stronger interpretations for explicit storytelling, vibrant styling, and plentiful well-executed details. Slight visual overcrowding keeps it below the most compositionally controlled images.
A cartoon of a cat and a dog on an adventure, drawn in a colorful 2D style. - GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare 4 / 10
Judge's noteThis ranks 12th of 12 because the extra cat paw is a critical defect on a primary subject. The vivid rendering cannot compensate for that anatomical failure and the comparatively unbalanced foreground composition.
Architecture & Interiors Cross-section rendering of a multi-level underground bunker with different functional areas, structural support systems, ventilation, and power generation facilities visible.
Cross-section rendering of a multi-level underground bunker with different functional areas, structural support systems, ventilation, and power generation facilities visible. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 6 / 10
Judge's noteAn attractive and broadly relevant illustration, but its engineering organization is weaker than its visual presentation. Ambiguous circulation and loosely resolved machinery materially reduce its value as a technical cross-section.
Cross-section rendering of a multi-level underground bunker with different functional areas, structural support systems, ventilation, and power generation facilities visible. - GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked second, this offers the clearest polished presentation of the bunker’s major functional and mechanical spaces. It narrowly trails the winner because circulation redundancy and system-wide service routing are less explicit.
Complex Scenes A busy city intersection with cars, pedestrians, and street performers all in one frame.
A busy city intersection with cars, pedestrians, and street performers all in one frame. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 6 / 10
Judge's noteRank 7 of 13: excellent prompt coverage and lively composition are held back by conspicuous weaknesses in the focal poses and fine anatomy. Those weaknesses matter more here because the performers dominate the image.
A busy city intersection with cars, pedestrians, and street performers all in one frame. - GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanks second, with especially strong anatomical credibility and subject clarity. It narrowly trails the hoop-performance image in compositional energy and storytelling.
Ghibli style A flying castle floating in clouds at sunrise. Match the visual aesthetic of 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's blend of steampunk elements and fantasy.
A flying castle floating in clouds at sunrise. Match the visual aesthetic of 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's blend of steampunk elements and fantasy. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 9 / 10
Judge's noteThis ranks first of the 12 images for its balance of stylistic fidelity, imaginative engineering, and clear composition. Minor ambiguity in the smallest mechanisms keeps it below a flawless score.
A flying castle floating in clouds at sunrise. Match the visual aesthetic of 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's blend of steampunk elements and fantasy. - GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare 6 / 10
Judge's noteRanked sixth: a recognizable and characterful interpretation whose strongest asset is its mechanical personality. Overpacked framing and weak structural hierarchy prevent the surface detail from translating into a more accomplished overall image.
Graphic Design Seamless geometric pattern, Art Deco style, gold lines on deep emerald green background, high resolution texture for print.
Seamless geometric pattern, Art Deco style, gold lines on deep emerald green background, high resolution texture for print. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 8 / 10
Judge's noteRank 3 of 13: a strong, apparently tile-compatible Art Deco design with good print-oriented contrast. Its busier intersections and slightly less controlled corners place it behind the cleaner arch pattern.
Seamless geometric pattern, Art Deco style, gold lines on deep emerald green background, high resolution texture for print. - GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare 6 / 10
Judge's noteRanks eighth, with a strong decorative character but weaker geometric control than 3921. The nonmatching boundaries are the principal obstacle to fulfilling the print-texture brief.
Hands & Anatomy A realistic photo of a hand holding a red apple, with all fingers clearly visible.
A realistic photo of a hand holding a red apple, with all fingers clearly visible. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 8 / 10
Judge's noteRanks 3rd of 13, combining excellent textures with convincing hand anatomy. Its partly obscured upper finger keeps it just below the most complete presentations of the requested grip.
A realistic photo of a hand holding a red apple, with all fingers clearly visible. - GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare 3 / 10
Judge's noteThe extra digit is a critical failure in a task centered on finger count and anatomical correctness. Strong textures and competent lighting cannot offset that error, making this the weakest image in the set.
Photorealistic People & Portraits A group selfie of three friends of different ethnic backgrounds smiling at the camera.
A group selfie of three friends of different ethnic backgrounds smiling at the camera. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 8 / 10
Judge's noteRanks 6th of 13. This is a clear, attractive selfie with strong execution, held back mainly by slightly idealized facial finishing.
A group selfie of three friends of different ethnic backgrounds smiling at the camera. - GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare 10 / 10
Judge's noteThis is the strongest all-round result for natural diversity, believable phone-camera framing, and detailed faces. No visible issue materially compromises the brief or the photographic illusion at this resolution.
Surreal & Creative Prompts A waterfall that pours out stars and galaxies instead of water, illustrated in a cosmic fantasy style with vibrant space colors and dramatic lighting effects.
A waterfall that pours out stars and galaxies instead of water, illustrated in a cosmic fantasy style with vibrant space colors and dramatic lighting effects. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 6 / 10
Judge's noteRank 9 of 13. The prompt is fulfilled directly and the impact is dramatic. Excessive particle density, flattened depth, and an overbright base materially reduce the quality of execution.
A waterfall that pours out stars and galaxies instead of water, illustrated in a cosmic fantasy style with vibrant space colors and dramatic lighting effects. - GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 1st of 12, this offers the best combination of fluid celestial material, dramatic composition, and integrated lighting. Minor highlight bloom keeps it just below a flawless overall result.
Text in Images A book cover showing the title "Journey to Mars" along with an astronaut illustration, contemporary sci-fi design style.
A book cover showing the title "Journey to Mars" along with an astronaut illustration, contemporary sci-fi design style. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 4 / 10
Judge's noteThis ranks last because elaborate rendering cannot compensate for visibly cropping the required title. The defect directly compromises the task's emphasis on accurate, clear text integrated with imagery.
A book cover showing the title "Journey to Mars" along with an astronaut illustration, contemporary sci-fi design style. - GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare 8 / 10
Judge's noteA polished and visually forceful cover with excellent surface detail and accurate text. Its crowded presentation and tight cropping keep it below the more balanced top entries.
Ultra Hard Photorealistic close-up portrait of a person clearly performing the American Sign Language gesture for "thank you," hand positioned visibly in front of the chest, clear expression on face, neutral background
Photorealistic close-up portrait of a person clearly performing the American Sign Language gesture for "thank you," hand positioned visibly in front of the chest, clear expression on face, neutral background - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 9 / 10
Judge's noteThis provides the strongest combination of recognizable sign positioning, anatomical clarity, and photographic polish. It ranks first because the gesture and expression are especially easy to read together.
Photorealistic close-up portrait of a person clearly performing the American Sign Language gesture for "thank you," hand positioned visibly in front of the chest, clear expression on face, neutral background - GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare 5 / 10
Judge's noteRanks eighth of 12 as the strongest of the hand-on-chest portraits, particularly in expression and overall photographic finish. Nevertheless, the central sign is incorrect, which substantially limits its success against the prompt.

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