Is FLUX 3 Image better than ImagineArt 1.5 Pro?

In the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena, ImagineArt 1.5 Pro beats FLUX 3 Image in 80% of 10 blind head-to-head votes on identical prompts (FLUX 3 Image 10%, ties 10%). The per-prompt results on this page show where each model wins.

Which is faster, FLUX 3 Image or ImagineArt 1.5 Pro?

FLUX 3 Image is faster: 24.3s median per 1:1 image against 53.3s for ImagineArt 1.5 Pro, measured on the same 14 prompts at default settings in the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena.

Which is cheaper, FLUX 3 Image or ImagineArt 1.5 Pro?

ImagineArt 1.5 Pro is cheaper on BudgetPixel: 55 credits ($0.055) per 1:1 image against 65 credits ($0.065) for FLUX 3 Image, at default settings.

How is this comparison made?

Both models render the identical prompt at default settings; voters see the two images blind and pick the better one. Model names are revealed only after the vote.

FLUX 3 Image vs ImagineArt 1.5 Pro

14 identical prompts, default settings, blind community votes. Head-to-head: 10% preferred FLUX 3 Image, 80% preferred ImagineArt 1.5 Pro, 1 ties, 10 votes.

FLUX 3 Image and ImagineArt 1.5 Pro have met in 10 blind head-to-head votes on 14 identical prompts in the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena. ImagineArt 1.5 Pro was preferred in 80% of them and FLUX 3 Image in 10%, with 1 ties. FLUX 3 Image was faster, at 24.3s median per image against 53.3s for ImagineArt 1.5 Pro.

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FLUX 3 Image

ImagineArt 1.5 Pro

“Exactly six ripe pears sit on a pale stone counter: two green pears on the left, two yellow pears in the center, and two red pears on the right. A small blue plate sits above the center pair, nothing else.”Prompt adherence · 1 votes: 100% / 0%
FLUX 3 Image · 18.5s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 54.0s · 55 crTry
“A majestic white tiger with eyes like molten gold, walking through a misty, ancient forest. Strange, bioluminescent flora casts an ethereal glow on the gnarled trees and moss-covered stones. The atmosphere is one of profound mystery and quiet solitude. Rendered in the style of detailed matte painting with a touch of dark fantasy concept art.”Concept art & fantasy
FLUX 3 Image · 32.1s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 51.9s · 55 crTry
“An ancient city carved inside a hollow mountain glows with windowlight, its terraced bridges spanning a blue-lit cavern while mineral mist rises around distant waterfalls and a narrow beam of sunrise reaches the deepest plaza.”Concept art & fantasy
FLUX 3 Image · 30.3s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 53.7s · 55 crTry
“A cunning fox with fur like molten gold cautiously steps through a dense, ancient forest. Shafts of light pierce the canopy, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Strange, glowing mushrooms cast an otherworldly light on the moss-covered ground. The style is a blend of dark fantasy illustration and hyperrealism, with a focus on dramatic, cinematic lighting.”Concept art & fantasy
FLUX 3 Image · 20.0s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 50.7s · 55 crTry
“A glamorous woman walking down a busy UK high street in 1977. There are cars, buses and shops full of merchandise. Something surprising catches her eye.”Glamour
FLUX 3 Image · 26.3s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 53.4s · 55 crTry
“An elegant gothic woman sits sideways among oversized ivory blossoms, crimson roses, and dark teal foliage, turning toward the viewer with half-lidded amber eyes. She has a softly waved silver-white bob and a fitted black gown with lace, embroidered sleeves, and a sculpted corset. Deep-teal skirt folds reveal crimson lining and burnt-orange embroidery. Crimson ribbons with orange edging weave through the flowers, leaving breathing room around her pale face and hands. A deep-teal background fades into charcoal, with muted burnt-orange light behind her head, faint crimson haze below, and botanical shadows. Fine ordered dithering, delicate checkerboard patterns, and clustered pigment grains soften background transitions only; the woman and flowers remain smoothly painted. Crimson, deep teal, glowing orange, lacquer black, and warm ivory palette. Soft frontal fill, luminous hair, readable black fabric, subtle orange rim light, refined gothic anime, precise linework, dramatic floral framing”Illustration & anime
FLUX 3 Image · 25.1s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 64.9s · 55 crTry
“Vampire bat art, volumetric fog, chiaroscuro lighting, subsurface scattering.”Illustration & anime
FLUX 3 Image · 24.8s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 49.5s · 55 crTry
“A husband and wife are shopping in a large, well-lit supermarket. They are surprised by what is for sale in the Christmas aisle.”Photorealism
FLUX 3 Image · 23.9s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 52.7s · 55 crTry
“A UK department store in the 1970s at Christmas time. The lighting and decor will be very festive, with staff members dressed in festive outfits.”Photorealism
FLUX 3 Image · 33.3s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 66.2s · 55 crTry
“Candid documentary photograph of an adult florist arranging loose stems at an outdoor market stall, soft early-morning side light, 50mm lens with shallow depth of field, tiny water droplets beading on the cut leaves.”Photorealism
FLUX 3 Image · 19.5s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 53.3s · 55 crTry
“A stillshot from a Bulgarian football game, broadcast in the 1980s.”Photorealism
FLUX 3 Image · 23.9s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 51.3s · 55 crTry
“Commercial product photograph of an unbranded mechanical wristwatch with a brushed titanium case and deep blue enamel dial, resting on dark green marble against a soft gray background, illuminated by a large diffused softbox and narrow edge light.”Product & commercial · 1 votes: 0% / 100%
FLUX 3 Image · 19.5s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 76.5s · 55 crTry
“Steam curls above baskets of dumplings at a lively night-market stall, lantern light warming its canvas canopy; "GINGER COMET" is chalked in bold white letters on a blackboard beside the serving counter.”Typography · 1 votes: 0% / 100%
FLUX 3 Image · 22.7s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 54.0s · 55 crTry
“Realistic, a man wearing a black suit and cool shades with the word “G” on them, sitting near a table in a friendly coffee shop with the words “Inner Taste” displayed in the shop, coffee on the table, a coffee cup with the words “Taste like success,” a stack of money on the table, a high-end laptop displaying a successful trade, and rain pouring outside. The vibe is calm and chill.”Typography
FLUX 3 Image · 28.5s · 32 crTry
ImagineArt 1.5 Pro · 52.4s · 55 crTry

FAQ

Is FLUX 3 Image better than ImagineArt 1.5 Pro?: In the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena, ImagineArt 1.5 Pro beats FLUX 3 Image in 80% of 10 blind head-to-head votes on identical prompts (FLUX 3 Image 10%, ties 10%). The per-prompt results on this page show where each model wins.
Which is faster, FLUX 3 Image or ImagineArt 1.5 Pro?: FLUX 3 Image is faster: 24.3s median per 1:1 image against 53.3s for ImagineArt 1.5 Pro, measured on the same 14 prompts at default settings in the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena.
Which is cheaper, FLUX 3 Image or ImagineArt 1.5 Pro?: ImagineArt 1.5 Pro is cheaper on BudgetPixel: 55 credits ($0.055) per 1:1 image against 65 credits ($0.065) for FLUX 3 Image, at default settings.
How is this comparison made?: Both models render the identical prompt at default settings; voters see the two images blind and pick the better one. Model names are revealed only after the vote.