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GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst vs MAI-Image-2.6

GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst wins 82% of 85 direct comparisons against MAI-Image-2.6.

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 2.6 Sunburst
OpenAI
1439 Elo ±65
Rank #2 of 44 · median 157s per image · 5 refused
67–6–12
wins – ties – losses for GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
85 direct comparisons
Elo expectation: GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst wins 86%
MAI-Image-2.6
Microsoft
1119 Elo ±44
Rank #12 of 44 · median 69s per image · 15 refused

By category

CategoryGPT Image 2.6 SunburstMAI-Image-2.6Direct record
Anime & Cartoon Style 1359 1284 2–1–3
Architecture & Interiors 1730 1105 9–0–0
Complex Scenes 1738 1083 9–0–0
Ghibli style 1626 1474 1–0–0
Graphic Design 1025 1040 4–1–5
Hands & Anatomy 1454 1090 8–1–1
Photorealistic People & Portraits 1523 1072 10–0–0
Surreal & Creative Prompts 1711 1242 10–0–0
Text in Images 1259 1079 6–2–2
Ultra Hard 1524 1226 8–1–1

By criterion

CriterionGPT Image 2.6 SunburstMAI-Image-2.6
Prompt adherence 1342 1090
Technical quality 1347 1076
Artistic merit 1342 1131
Detail execution 1411 1099
Realism & coherence 1340 1091

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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 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteThis ranks 2nd of 12 for its exceptionally clear discovery narrative and vibrant, well-directed composition. Only small background integration issues separate it from the top illustration.
A cartoon of a cat and a dog on an adventure, drawn in a colorful 2D style. - MAI-Image-2.6
MAI-Image-2.6 6 / 10
Judge's noteThis ranks 8th of 12 as a competent but comparatively static interpretation. Its weaker framing and less purposeful character staging keep it below the more engaging adventure narratives.
Architecture & Interiors Cutaway architectural drawing of a traditional Japanese machiya townhouse showing all rooms and structural elements. Include accurate proportions, traditional joinery, and typical spatial organization.
Cutaway architectural drawing of a traditional Japanese machiya townhouse showing all rooms and structural elements. Include accurate proportions, traditional joinery, and typical spatial organization. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 1/12, this provides the strongest combination of machiya knowledge, spatial organization, and structural explanation. Small coordination issues remain, but it most convincingly fulfills the technical architectural intent.
Cutaway architectural drawing of a traditional Japanese machiya townhouse showing all rooms and structural elements. Include accurate proportions, traditional joinery, and typical spatial organization. - MAI-Image-2.6
MAI-Image-2.6 5 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 9/12, this explains general machiya principles better than it resolves a complete building. Missing vertical circulation and inconsistent sectional information significantly limit its architectural credibility.
Complex Scenes An astronaut and a deep-sea diver playing chess together inside a submarine.
An astronaut and a deep-sea diver playing chess together inside a submarine. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRank 1 of 12: this is the strongest synthesis of prompt fidelity, visual storytelling, atmosphere, and clear interaction. Its imaginative background adds depth while preserving a coherent shared submarine scene.
An astronaut and a deep-sea diver playing chess together inside a submarine. - MAI-Image-2.6
MAI-Image-2.6 4 / 10
Judge's noteRank 12 of 12: despite competent rendering, this image has the set's most consequential scene-level contradiction. The incompatible exterior views directly undermine the requested test of coherent composition inside a submarine.
Ghibli style A child and elder tending oversized vegetables in a garden. Reproduce the artistic style of Studio Ghibli, with their distinctive character proportions and detailed plant illustrations.
A child and elder tending oversized vegetables in a garden. Reproduce the artistic style of Studio Ghibli, with their distinctive character proportions and detailed plant illustrations. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 1st, this is the most complete integration of shared activity, intergenerational warmth, stylistic accuracy, and environmental painting. Minor foliage tangles prevent a flawless score, but no other entry realizes the prompt as cohesively.
A child and elder tending oversized vegetables in a garden. Reproduce the artistic style of Studio Ghibli, with their distinctive character proportions and detailed plant illustrations. - MAI-Image-2.6
MAI-Image-2.6 8 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 3rd, this image offers one of the best balances of stylistic accuracy, botanical detail, and clean figure construction. It falls just behind the leaders in narrative inventiveness and expressive impact rather than technical competence.
Graphic Design The word 'GROWTH' visualized using stylized plant vines organically forming the letters, green tones, white background, graphic design.
The word 'GROWTH' visualized using stylized plant vines organically forming the letters, green tones, white background, graphic design. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 8 / 10
Judge's noteRanks 5th of 12, distinguished by excellent botanical rendering and vivid color. Tight framing and foliage congestion make it less polished as typography than the higher-ranked designs.
The word 'GROWTH' visualized using stylized plant vines organically forming the letters, green tones, white background, graphic design. - MAI-Image-2.6
MAI-Image-2.6 4 / 10
Judge's noteRanks 12th of 12 because the requested word is not reliably legible, a central requirement of this task. Soft detail and weak contrast further reduce the effectiveness of an otherwise relevant botanical concept.
Hands & Anatomy A person typing on a laptop keyboard, showing both hands on the keys.
A person typing on a laptop keyboard, showing both hands on the keys. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRank 1 of 12. This provides the strongest combination of clear prompt fulfillment, believable hand anatomy, and precisely resolved keyboard interaction.
A person typing on a laptop keyboard, showing both hands on the keys. - MAI-Image-2.6
MAI-Image-2.6 3 / 10
Judge's noteRank 12 of 12. The extra hand is a decisive failure for a prompt specifically testing believable two-handed interaction, despite an otherwise recognizable workspace.
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 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 10 / 10
Judge's noteA top-tier result combining complete prompt adherence with unusually convincing everyday photographic texture. Complex braids, jewelry, and the foreshortened sleeve are handled without a conspicuous generation error.
A group selfie of three friends of different ethnic backgrounds smiling at the camera. - MAI-Image-2.6
MAI-Image-2.6 6 / 10
Judge's noteThe prompt is fully represented, but facial and material realism lag noticeably behind the stronger images. Because the faces are the main subject, their softened rendering matters more than the attractive skyline.
Surreal & Creative Prompts A city skyline that forms the shape of musical notes on a staff, created in a stylized graphic design aesthetic with clean architectural lines and dramatic twilight colors.
A city skyline that forms the shape of musical notes on a staff, created in a stylized graphic design aesthetic with clean architectural lines and dramatic twilight colors. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 2nd of 12, with exceptional visual impact and highly developed architectural symbolism. It narrowly trails image 4627 because the relationship between the floating notation and the actual skyline is less continuous.
A city skyline that forms the shape of musical notes on a staff, created in a stylized graphic design aesthetic with clean architectural lines and dramatic twilight colors. - MAI-Image-2.6
MAI-Image-2.6 5 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 11th of 12 because it misses the prompt's defining requirement despite good rendering quality. Its polished city-and-music juxtaposition is less successful than designs that make even a partial attempt to transform buildings into notes.
Text in Images A digital clock display showing the time "10:45" in LED-style numerals, photorealistic render.
A digital clock display showing the time "10:45" in LED-style numerals, photorealistic render. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 8 / 10
Judge's noteRank 3 of 12: exceptionally clear display construction and strong material detail make this a leading entry. Its assertive red reflection and slightly staged finish keep it behind the two most convincing images.
A digital clock display showing the time "10:45" in LED-style numerals, photorealistic render. - MAI-Image-2.6
MAI-Image-2.6 3 / 10
Judge's noteRank 12 of 12: the attractive setting cannot compensate for the incorrect minute characters. This is a more fundamental display failure than the single wrong leading digit in image 1558.
Ultra Hard Pixel art cityscape of San Francisco in the iconic SimCity 2000 style, isometric view, detailed skyscrapers, residential areas, clearly identifiable Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Transamerica Pyramid, surrounded by the classic SimCity 2000 UI elements
Pixel art cityscape of San Francisco in the iconic SimCity 2000 style, isometric view, detailed skyscrapers, residential areas, clearly identifiable Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Transamerica Pyramid, surrounded by the classic SimCity 2000 UI elements - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked first for the best combination of pixel-art precision, landmark recognition, rich urban detail, and convincing period interface design. Minor compression of small details prevents a flawless score.
Pixel art cityscape of San Francisco in the iconic SimCity 2000 style, isometric view, detailed skyscrapers, residential areas, clearly identifiable Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Transamerica Pyramid, surrounded by the classic SimCity 2000 UI elements - MAI-Image-2.6
MAI-Image-2.6 5 / 10
Judge's noteRanked ninth, with competent illustration but substantial failures in bridge coherence and requested game-style accuracy. The result reads more convincingly as a modern city diorama than a SimCity 2000 screen.

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