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Midjourney v7 vs Z-Image Turbo

By Elo rating, Midjourney v7 is expected to win 55% of comparisons against Z-Image Turbo.

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.

Midjourney v7
Midjourney
688 Elo ±58
Rank #40 of 42 · median 45s per image · 2 refused
Not judged in the same call yet
Elo expectation: Midjourney v7 wins 55%
Z-Image Turbo
Alibaba
657 Elo ±54
Rank #41 of 42 · median 12s per image

By category

CategoryMidjourney v7Z-Image TurboDirect record
Anime & Cartoon Style 722 675 —
Architecture & Interiors 577 728 —
Complex Scenes 620 561 —
Ghibli style 565 439 —
Graphic Design 652 498 —
Hands & Anatomy 844 816 —
Photorealistic People & Portraits 975 762 —
Surreal & Creative Prompts 576 564 —
Text in Images 475 624 —
Ultra Hard 430 515 —

By criterion

CriterionMidjourney v7Z-Image Turbo
Prompt adherence 714 705
Technical quality 797 786
Artistic merit 912 600
Detail execution 790 763
Realism & coherence 779 864

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. - Midjourney v7
Midjourney v7 8 / 10 Its originality and distinctive visual language make this a standout. Dense micro-detail and ambiguous equipment overlaps keep it below the clearest, most technically balanced adventure scenes.
A cartoon of a cat and a dog on an adventure, drawn in a colorful 2D style. - Z-Image Turbo
Z-Image Turbo 5 / 10 This is the least successful interpretation: recognizable and cute, but weak in adventure storytelling and physical construction. The unresolved cart interaction and sparse setting are substantial limitations rather than merely a lack of ornament.
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. - Midjourney v7
Midjourney v7 5 / 10 Ranks 12th of 13, with appealing atmosphere but a weakly communicated centerpiece. The missing visible water flow and substantial loss of detail in shadow warrant a lower score than its dramatic lighting alone might suggest.
A traditional Moroccan riad courtyard with detailed zellige tilework, flowing fountain, citrus trees, and ornate woodwork. Morning light casting intricate shadow patterns. - Z-Image Turbo
Z-Image Turbo 7 / 10 Rank 8 of 13: stronger in material texture than in lighting or compositional depth. Its weathered fountain is effective, though some fine ornament and prompt-specific shadow effects remain comparatively weaker.
Complex Scenes An underwater scene with scuba divers exploring a coral reef alongside colorful fish and a sunken ship.
An underwater scene with scuba divers exploring a coral reef alongside colorful fish and a sunken ship. - Midjourney v7
Midjourney v7 6 / 10 Ranked tenth, this is a distinctive stylized interpretation rather than a failed scene. Its strong design is limited by weaker underwater light integration and less convincing diver rendering.
An underwater scene with scuba divers exploring a coral reef alongside colorful fish and a sunken ship. - Z-Image Turbo
Z-Image Turbo 4 / 10 Ranks last because noisy rendering, ambiguous foreground forms, and weak subject separation consistently impair the image. The requested elements are present, but their depiction lacks the clarity and finish of even the other lower-scoring entries.
Ghibli style A young witch flying on a broomstick above a coastal town at sunset. Exact art style of 'Kiki's Delivery Service' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's character design and warm colors.
A young witch flying on a broomstick above a coastal town at sunset. Exact art style of 'Kiki's Delivery Service' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's character design and warm colors. - Midjourney v7
Midjourney v7 6 / 10 Rank 7 of 10: an impressive landscape illustration, but a substantial miss on the prompt's specific visual style. Its environmental polish is strong, yet it does not deliver an equally convincing Ghibli-like character scene.
A young witch flying on a broomstick above a coastal town at sunset. Exact art style of 'Kiki's Delivery Service' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's character design and warm colors. - Z-Image Turbo
Z-Image Turbo 4 / 10 Rank 10 of 10: this is the least successful depiction of the prompt's central action because the relationship between rider, broom, and foreground rock is unclear. Its crowded pose and weaker sunset presentation further reduce coherence and impact.
Graphic Design Abstract background graphic, cyberpunk aesthetic, neon pink/blue light trails on dark grid, sense of digital speed, for desktop wallpaper.
Abstract background graphic, cyberpunk aesthetic, neon pink/blue light trails on dark grid, sense of digital speed, for desktop wallpaper. - Midjourney v7
Midjourney v7 6 / 10 Ranked 8th of 13, this offers an interesting viewpoint and strong neon contrast. Uncertain beam-to-surface relationships and limited directional momentum reduce its effectiveness for the specific prompt.
Abstract background graphic, cyberpunk aesthetic, neon pink/blue light trails on dark grid, sense of digital speed, for desktop wallpaper. - Z-Image Turbo
Z-Image Turbo 4 / 10 Ranked 13th of 13 because it misses the grid and provides the weakest digital structure and technical definition. The neon colors are relevant, but they do not compensate for the substantial loss of the requested cyberpunk graphic treatment.
Hands & Anatomy A hand drawing a sketch on paper with a pencil, the hand and pencil tip in clear focus.
A hand drawing a sketch on paper with a pencil, the hand and pencil tip in clear focus. - Midjourney v7
Midjourney v7 3 / 10 Ranked 13th of 13, this has the set's most consequential anatomical problem. The apparent extra digit is a critical failure in the primary subject and outweighs the polished lighting and sharpness.
A hand drawing a sketch on paper with a pencil, the hand and pencil tip in clear focus. - Z-Image Turbo
Z-Image Turbo 6 / 10 Believable posture and contact make this a successful basic interpretation. Its softer hand rendering and limited visual development place it below the more detailed and compelling alternatives.
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. - Midjourney v7
Midjourney v7 9 / 10 Rank 3 of 13: one of the strongest combinations of prompt fulfillment, texture, and visual character. Its slightly more arranged, two-arm composition places it just behind the most spontaneous-looking entries.
A group selfie of three friends of different ethnic backgrounds smiling at the camera. - Z-Image Turbo
Z-Image Turbo 6 / 10 Rank 12 of 13: this image has stronger skin realism than several alternatives but a notably weaker group composition. The hidden third friend and uneven expressions undermine the central purpose of a shared, cheerful selfie.
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. - Midjourney v7
Midjourney v7 7 / 10 Ranked 5th of 13, this stands out for originality and polished sculptural execution. Its ambiguous musical silhouette and weaker emphasis on clean note-shaped architecture limit prompt fidelity.
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. - Z-Image Turbo
Z-Image Turbo 3 / 10 Ranked 13 of 13. Although the underlying city image is serviceable, the absent architectural transformation, wrong visual treatment, and ineffective music overlay constitute the set's most substantial prompt failure.
Text in Images A wrinkled white T-shirt with "Carpe Diem" in bold serif font and "Seize The Day" in smaller script below it, modeled on a mannequin, professional product photography with soft-box lighting.
A wrinkled white T-shirt with "Carpe Diem" in bold serif font and "Seize The Day" in smaller script below it, modeled on a mannequin, professional product photography with soft-box lighting. - Midjourney v7
Midjourney v7 5 / 10 Ranks 11th of 13 because the central text-rendering requirement is not fully met. Its strong lighting and realistic drape cannot offset the subtitle error in this particular task.
A wrinkled white T-shirt with "Carpe Diem" in bold serif font and "Seize The Day" in smaller script below it, modeled on a mannequin, professional product photography with soft-box lighting. - Z-Image Turbo
Z-Image Turbo 7 / 10 Ranks sixth of 13, with photographic realism that exceeds several more faithful images. The conspicuous subtitle-font error substantially lowers an otherwise excellent result.
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 - Midjourney v7
Midjourney v7 3 / 10 Ranked last, this fails the essential readable-message requirement much more extensively than the other images. Its photographic mood and material textures cannot rescue a sign whose intended wording is unusable.
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 - Z-Image Turbo
Z-Image Turbo 7 / 10 This ranks 11th of 13 because it is believable and readable but comparatively undistinguished. Its weakest aspects are the unclear corner setting and the less engaging relationship between subject, sign, and surroundings.

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