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Imagen 4.0 Ultra vs Seedream 4.0

By Elo rating, Seedream 4.0 is expected to win 53% of comparisons against Imagen 4.0 Ultra.

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.

Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Google
980 Elo ±45
Rank #23 of 42 · median 12s per image
Not judged in the same call yet
Elo expectation: Imagen 4.0 Ultra wins 47%
Seedream 4.0
Bytedance
1001 Elo ±39
Rank #22 of 42 · median 14s per image

By category

CategoryImagen 4.0 UltraSeedream 4.0Direct record
Anime & Cartoon Style 999 1003 —
Architecture & Interiors 837 996 —
Complex Scenes 947 1057 —
Ghibli style 1111 973 —
Graphic Design 1092 1028 —
Hands & Anatomy 977 970 —
Photorealistic People & Portraits 922 1071 —
Surreal & Creative Prompts 964 989 —
Text in Images 1008 958 —
Ultra Hard 978 961 —

By criterion

CriterionImagen 4.0 UltraSeedream 4.0
Prompt adherence 1032 985
Technical quality 976 1009
Artistic merit 959 1013
Detail execution 945 1022
Realism & coherence 928 959

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Anime & Cartoon Style A magical girl character in a frilly dress, casting a spell (classic anime trope).
A magical girl character in a frilly dress, casting a spell (classic anime trope). - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 5 / 10 This image is highly faithful to the trope, but the poorly resolved foreground hand prevents a strong overall result. Costume richness cannot outweigh an anatomical defect in the image's central action.
A magical girl character in a frilly dress, casting a spell (classic anime trope). - Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 8 / 10 This is a strong, especially faithful realization of the classic anime trope. Its simplified hands and less intricate finish keep it a tier below the leading illustrations.
Architecture & Interiors A traditional Moroccan riad courtyard with detailed zellige tilework, flowing fountain, citrus trees, and ornate woodwork. Morning light casting intricate shadow patterns.
A traditional Moroccan riad courtyard with detailed zellige tilework, flowing fountain, citrus trees, and ornate woodwork. Morning light casting intricate shadow patterns. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 6 / 10 Ranked 11th because the architecture is appealing but the flowing-fountain requirement is not successfully realized. Uneven floor geometry and unresolved basin details further weaken its execution.
A traditional Moroccan riad courtyard with detailed zellige tilework, flowing fountain, citrus trees, and ornate woodwork. Morning light casting intricate shadow patterns. - Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 8 / 10 Rank 7 of 13: one of the strongest interpretations of the requested morning shadows. Its slightly stylized material treatment places it below the more naturalistic leading images.
Complex Scenes A nighttime festival with fireworks in the sky, food stalls lined up, and crowds mingling.
A nighttime festival with fireworks in the sky, food stalls lined up, and crowds mingling. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 6 / 10 Rank 10 of 12: an attractive, competent illustration rather than a strong realism-led festival depiction. Its stylistic consistency earns credit, but simplified lighting and crowd characterization limit its comparative score.
A nighttime festival with fireworks in the sky, food stalls lined up, and crowds mingling. - Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 9 / 10 Ranks 3rd and provides the strongest individual human moment in the set. It sits just behind the best comprehensive festival views because its selective focus reveals less of the wider crowd.
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. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 6 / 10 Ranks seventh, with good subject coverage but a less unified visual treatment than the upper half of the set. Glossy rendering, competing focal points, and partially concealed activity limit its overall polish.
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. - Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 9 / 10 Ranks third for its exceptional warmth, lighting, and intimate cooperation. Its slightly hybrid rendering style and less explicit hand contact place it just below the two strongest entries.
Graphic Design Minimalist logo for a sustainable coffee brand 'Evergreen Brew', single leaf motif, clean lines, vector style, white background. 'Evergreen Brew' contained as text in logo
Minimalist logo for a sustainable coffee brand 'Evergreen Brew', single leaf motif, clean lines, vector style, white background. 'Evergreen Brew' contained as text in logo - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 9 / 10 Rank 1 of 12: the strongest combination of literal prompt adherence, clean construction, and balanced typography. Its conventional concept prevents a flawless score, but the execution is near-professional.
Minimalist logo for a sustainable coffee brand 'Evergreen Brew', single leaf motif, clean lines, vector style, white background. 'Evergreen Brew' contained as text in logo - Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 6 / 10 Ranks seventh: highly readable and close to the brief, but aesthetically underdeveloped. Generic typography and a weak icon-to-wordmark balance keep it outside the stronger group.
Hands & Anatomy Two hands forming a heart shape together against a plain background.
Two hands forming a heart shape together against a plain background. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 5 / 10 Ranked twelfth because the central finger anatomy is substantially less convincing than its otherwise tidy composition suggests. That focal fusion-like artifact pulls the overall assessment down despite good symmetry and recognizable prompt content.
Two hands forming a heart shape together against a plain background. - Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 8 / 10 Ranked 4th of 13 and the strongest image for expressive lighting. Small alignment imperfections and reduced detail in the shadows keep it below the cleaner anatomical leaders.
Photorealistic People & Portraits A professional headshot of a businesswoman wearing glasses, against a blurred background.
A professional headshot of a businesswoman wearing glasses, against a blurred background. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 6 / 10 Ranked ninth: it matches the requested headshot framing well, but its surface rendering is less convincing than the preceding portrait. Strong compositional adherence cannot fully compensate for the noticeably processed skin and hair finish.
A professional headshot of a businesswoman wearing glasses, against a blurred background. - Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 8 / 10 Rank 6 of 13: one of the more convincing photographic portraits, particularly in skin and eyewear rendering. Concentrated bright highlights prevent it from achieving the cleaner visual control of the leading images.
Surreal & Creative Prompts An armchair designed in the shape of an avocado, presented in a contemporary product photography style with professional studio lighting against a minimalist background.
An armchair designed in the shape of an avocado, presented in a contemporary product photography style with professional studio lighting against a minimalist background. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 6 / 10 Rank 7 of 12. The avocado concept is strong, but the missing armchair structure and visibly synthetic surfacing are meaningful shortcomings. It succeeds more as a design visualization than as realistic product photography.
An armchair designed in the shape of an avocado, presented in a contemporary product photography style with professional studio lighting against a minimalist background. - Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 8 / 10 Ranked 4th of 13, this is a highly convincing and well-detailed interpretation. Its slightly synthetic shell and less distinctive overall concept place it just behind the strongest furniture-like designs.
Text in Images A motivational poster with the quote "Dream Big, Work Hard" in stylized font, minimalist graphic design.
A motivational poster with the quote "Dream Big, Work Hard" in stylized font, minimalist graphic design. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 8 / 10 Ranked 4th of 12 for its strong fidelity, elegant typography, and disciplined simplicity. Limited visual originality and the faint emblem prevent it from reaching the top tier.
A motivational poster with the quote "Dream Big, Work Hard" in stylized font, minimalist graphic design. - Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 6 / 10 Ranked 7th for accurate wording and a functional, restrained layout. Weak hierarchy and an underdeveloped supporting graphic make it less persuasive than the stronger minimalist solutions.
Ultra Hard Photorealistic daytime street photograph, clearly showing a man standing still on a busy urban street corner holding a rectangular cardboard sign clearly facing camera, handwritten bold black marker text clearly readable as "AGI has arrived!", background blurred with realistic pedestrians and cityscape
Photorealistic daytime street photograph, clearly showing a man standing still on a busy urban street corner holding a rectangular cardboard sign clearly facing camera, handwritten bold black marker text clearly readable as "AGI has arrived!", background blurred with realistic pedestrians and cityscape - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 6 / 10 Ranks 11th of 12. The basic scene and wording are successful, but uniform lettering and a flatter, more synthetic photographic finish distinguish it negatively from the stronger entries.
Photorealistic daytime street photograph, clearly showing a man standing still on a busy urban street corner holding a rectangular cardboard sign clearly facing camera, handwritten bold black marker text clearly readable as "AGI has arrived!", background blurred with realistic pedestrians and cityscape - Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 9 / 10 This ranks 3rd of 13 and is one of the clearest, most complete responses to the prompt. Authentic marker texture and convincing daylight distinguish it, with only minor highlight harshness keeping it from a flawless assessment.

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