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Imagen 4.0 Ultra vs Seedream 4.5

By Elo rating, Imagen 4.0 Ultra is expected to win 52% of comparisons against Seedream 4.5.

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.

Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Google
950 Elo ±37
Rank #26 of 44 · median 12s per image
Not judged in the same call yet
Elo expectation: Imagen 4.0 Ultra wins 52%
Seedream 4.5
Bytedance
938 Elo ±39
Rank #27 of 44 · median 18s per image

By category

CategoryImagen 4.0 UltraSeedream 4.5Direct record
Anime & Cartoon Style 974 965 —
Architecture & Interiors 812 853 —
Complex Scenes 923 1036 —
Ghibli style 1020 1028 —
Graphic Design 1057 934 —
Hands & Anatomy 969 921 —
Photorealistic People & Portraits 892 913 —
Surreal & Creative Prompts 929 834 —
Text in Images 981 954 —
Ultra Hard 914 956 —

By criterion

CriterionImagen 4.0 UltraSeedream 4.5
Prompt adherence 1012 947
Technical quality 948 904
Artistic merit 935 982
Detail execution 916 932
Realism & coherence 906 935

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Anime & Cartoon Style An anime-style portrait of a samurai standing under pink cherry blossoms.
An anime-style portrait of a samurai standing under pink cherry blossoms. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 6 / 10
Judge's noteRanked sixth for strong prompt coverage and appealing color, but less convincing physical integration. The stiff hand contact and flattened ornamental surfaces distinguish it from the more accomplished portraits.
An anime-style portrait of a samurai standing under pink cherry blossoms. - Seedream 4.5
Seedream 4.5 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanks 1st of 12 through its exceptionally strong prompt fit, lighting, and integrated craftsmanship. Only minor softness in small decorative details prevents a perfect score.
Architecture & Interiors Interior of a futuristic space habitat with hydroponics gardens, communal areas, and living quarters. Show curved walls, artificial gravity considerations, and multipurpose furniture designs.
Interior of a futuristic space habitat with hydroponics gardens, communal areas, and living quarters. Show curved walls, artificial gravity considerations, and multipurpose furniture designs. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 6 / 10
Judge's noteA visually coherent futuristic concept with several relevant habitat functions. Awkward figure placement and underexplained planter construction hold it below the more believable integrated designs.
Interior of a futuristic space habitat with hydroponics gardens, communal areas, and living quarters. Show curved walls, artificial gravity considerations, and multipurpose furniture designs. - Seedream 4.5
Seedream 4.5 8 / 10
Judge's noteA strong, accessible interpretation that includes substantially more of the requested program than the lounge-only entries. Minor access and clearance issues prevent it from matching the best-engineered habitats.
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. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 5 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 11th of 12 because its attractive twilight atmosphere cannot overcome substantial incoherence in the central performance. The prop arrangement is a major weakness in an otherwise well-populated intersection.
A busy city intersection with cars, pedestrians, and street performers all in one frame. - Seedream 4.5
Seedream 4.5 8 / 10
Judge's noteThis is a strong, cohesive interpretation that makes the performers clear without sacrificing urban bustle. Minor prop and background imperfections prevent it from matching the best overall result.
Ghibli style An enchanted bathhouse with glowing lanterns and spirits. Recreate the visual style of 'Spirited Away' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's ornate architecture and magical atmosphere.
An enchanted bathhouse with glowing lanterns and spirits. Recreate the visual style of 'Spirited Away' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's ornate architecture and magical atmosphere. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 7 / 10
Judge's noteRanked fifth: this is a charming, well-crafted interpretation with a particularly effective central creature and reflective setting. Its storybook emphasis and occasionally unclear spirit silhouettes place it below the more cinematic leading entries.
An enchanted bathhouse with glowing lanterns and spirits. Recreate the visual style of 'Spirited Away' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's ornate architecture and magical atmosphere. - Seedream 4.5
Seedream 4.5 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanks second for its exceptional magical atmosphere and strong integration of architecture, water, and spirits. Its diffuse finish is slightly less structurally crisp and narratively specific than the top image.
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
Judge's noteRank 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 4.5
Seedream 4.5 3 / 10
Judge's noteRanks 13th of 13 because the central layout undermines the logo's primary function: clear brand recognition. It requires a fundamental recomposition rather than minor polishing.
Hands & Anatomy A runner mid-stride in a full-body action shot, limbs in motion and well-defined.
A runner mid-stride in a full-body action shot, limbs in motion and well-defined. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 7 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 6th of 12 because its readable stride and complete framing make it a solid response to the prompt. Slightly over-sculpted anatomy and conventional presentation prevent it from reaching the leading group.
A runner mid-stride in a full-body action shot, limbs in motion and well-defined. - Seedream 4.5
Seedream 4.5 4 / 10
Judge's noteRanked thirteenth because it combines the largest framing failure with significant subject blur. The sense of speed is effective, but this is a weak execution of a full-body anatomy-focused action shot.
Photorealistic People & Portraits A 4K photo of an old fisherman with a weathered face and a pipe, grinning.
A 4K photo of an old fisherman with a weathered face and a pipe, grinning. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 8 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 5th of 12 for its appealing expression, strong material detail, and clear depiction of the requested elements. More regularized facial features and decorative smoke make it less convincing than the higher-ranked portraits.
A 4K photo of an old fisherman with a weathered face and a pipe, grinning. - Seedream 4.5
Seedream 4.5 5 / 10
Judge's noteRank 12 of 13: strong subject adherence, but noticeably weaker execution of photographic materials. The highly conspicuous pipe texture and processed clothing surface undermine an otherwise characterful face.
Surreal & Creative Prompts An elephant made of clouds floating in a sunset sky, rendered in a surrealist photorealistic style with ethereal golden lighting and atmospheric depth.
An elephant made of clouds floating in a sunset sky, rendered in a surrealist photorealistic style with ethereal golden lighting and atmospheric depth. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 5 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 11th of 12, this works better as a glowing fantasy illustration than a photoreal cloud apparition. Its readable proportions and strong palette cannot compensate for flat material cues and conspicuous outline effects.
An elephant made of clouds floating in a sunset sky, rendered in a surrealist photorealistic style with ethereal golden lighting and atmospheric depth. - Seedream 4.5
Seedream 4.5 8 / 10
Judge's noteRank 3 of 13: this is one of the strongest interpretations of a genuinely cloud-made elephant. Its dramatic lighting is outstanding, but obscured structural details prevent it from matching the top two.
Text in Images A red stop sign on a street corner displaying the word "STOP", photorealistic urban photography.
A red stop sign on a street corner displaying the word "STOP", photorealistic urban photography. - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 8 / 10
Judge's noteA technically strong and highly faithful result with accurate lettering and coherent geometry. The somewhat uniform sign surface prevents it from matching the material realism of the top-ranked images.
A red stop sign on a street corner displaying the word "STOP", photorealistic urban photography. - Seedream 4.5
Seedream 4.5 6 / 10
Judge's noteRanks seventh, narrowly leading the competent but less fully resolved group. Accurate lettering and a convincing sign face are offset by ambiguous support geometry and comparatively weak environmental detail.
Ultra Hard Photorealistic aerial photograph clearly showing the edge of the Earth from space, capturing realistic curvature, atmosphere, and sunlight reflections
Photorealistic aerial photograph clearly showing the edge of the Earth from space, capturing realistic curvature, atmosphere, and sunlight reflections - Imagen 4.0 Ultra
Imagen 4.0 Ultra 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanks 2nd of 12. It is among the most convincing photographic results, narrowly behind the winner in cloud modeling and overall visual richness.
Photorealistic aerial photograph clearly showing the edge of the Earth from space, capturing realistic curvature, atmosphere, and sunlight reflections - Seedream 4.5
Seedream 4.5 4 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 12th of 13, this is striking as fantasy imagery but substantially unsuccessful as a realistic Earth photograph. Severe cloud-scale inconsistency outweighs its attractive rendering and composition.

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