Seedream 5.0 Flash in the AI Image Arena

Rank by category

• Illustration & anime
  #7of 29
  1534 (1505–1560) · 638 votes · 54% wins
• Glamour
  #8of 29
  1531 (1505–1555) · 673 votes · 52% wins
• Concept art & fantasy
  #8of 29
  1528 (1505–1550) · 649 votes · 54% wins
• Photorealism
  #10of 29
  1525 (1499–1550) · 602 votes · 52% wins
• Landscape & nature
  #10of 29
  1518 (1488–1544) · 584 votes · 51% wins
• Architecture & interiors
  #10of 29
  1509 (1485–1537) · 601 votes · 52% wins
• Portrait & fashion
  #13of 29
  1493 (1468–1518) · 640 votes · 48% wins
• Product & commercial
  #13of 29
  1488 (1462–1513) · 593 votes · 48% wins
• Typography
  #14of 29
  1497 (1471–1524) · 611 votes · 49% wins
• Prompt adherence
  #15of 29
  1469 (1441–1494) · 624 votes · 45% wins

All arena samples

417 prompts whose voting has closed, rendered at default settings with the prompt sent verbatim; 47 more are rendered and still being voted on — they appear here as their prompts retire. Click to enlarge; “Try” opens the workshop with the prompt and model prefilled. Samples 1–24 are below, every category in turn; the rest are on the next 9 pages.

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  Prompt adherenceA pretty K-pop idol who is 19–21 years old at a music video shoot. The music video is for her hit song "돈 벌기" (Make Money). The setting of the music video relates to the song name. At least 4 scenes and many angles.38%

  41.4s · 22 crTry

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  Architecture & interiorsA contemporary desert visitor pavilion built from rust-colored rammed earth and pale limestone sits beside a dry wadi; deep shaded openings frame the courtyard. Hard midday sun, viewed from the gravel approach, crisp geometry and believable construction.

  31.3s · 22 crTry

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  Concept art & fantasyFilm capture. Cinematic scene of the Byzantine empress being captured by Sassanid cataphracts. Harsh desert lighting. Shallow depth of field. The image takes place in the aftermath of a battle. All of the subjects are dusty and disheveled.

  32.8s · 22 crTry

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  GlamourEditorial glamour photograph of one adult woman in a tailored lilac fitness set, seated naturally on a sun-warmed stone bench in a quiet citrus courtyard, flattering dappled light, loose curls, thoughtful smile, crisp leaves and pale stucco.

  68.3s · 22 crTry

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  Illustration & animeA modeled 3D character design featuring exaggerated, caricatured proportions and a striking silhouette—combined with subtle, nuanced skin shading and warm, cinematic rim lighting—creates an elegant aesthetic reminiscent of modern animated films. The result is a polished, stylized rendering characterized by rich color depth, expressive caricatured facial features, painterly texture details, and a dramatic, theatrical atmosphere typical of contemporary animation. An adult female superhero with a flowing cape on a moving motorcycle. Dieselpunk style.70%

  34.1s · 22 crTry

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  Landscape & natureAn expansive boreal lake beneath a clear, cold midnight sky, pale moonlight catching thin mist above dark water; spruce-covered islands recede toward distant ridges, while lichen and cracked granite sharpen the near shoreline.

  29.4s · 22 crTry

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  PhotorealismA very posh, well-lit 1990s restaurant with beautiful, tasteful decor. A husband and wife dine in a high-class restaurant. The waiter serves something very surprising as the main course!

  31.9s · 22 crTry

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  Portrait & fashionFashion portrait of an adult Latina woman in her late 20s wearing a handwoven cobalt-blue cotton jacket, one hand touching its embroidered cuff, curious half-smile, against a pale peach studio backdrop, soft diffused window light shaping her face.

  27.9s · 22 crTry

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  Product & commercialPhotorealistic product shot of iced taro bubble tea in a clear frosted plastic cup, condensation beading down curved sides, wide clear straw piercing matte white domed lid. Plump dark brown tapioca pearls settled at the base, swirled creamy purple tea with soft marbled cream streaks, fine ice crystals glinting inside. Resting on weathered light oak table, soft golden hour side lighting casting gentle long shadows, warm neutral beige background. Shallow depth of field, sharp focus on glass texture and pearl details, professional food photography aesthetic, soft moody warm colour palette with rich lavender and caramel tones.47%

  32.4s · 22 crTry

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  TypographyA man dressed in very nice formal clothes is getting off a private black-and-white plane. Many beautiful adult women in dresses are following the man. The man is heading toward a very high-end classic black car. The word "Money" is on the car's license plate. On top of the car is a ton of money. It is the afternoon. The vibe is cool and rich.

  32.7s · 22 crTry

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  Prompt adherence4–6 realistic scenes of people having the luckiest day of their lives. The word “Lucky” should appear at least twice in the image, and seem totally in place and seamless. The whole vibe is pretty much lucky moments that were unexpected but very welcome.19%

  33.1s · 22 crTry

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  Architecture & interiorsExterior of a contemporary alpine research lodge in restrained regional modernism, rough granite walls, larch screens, steep standing-seam roof, crisp snow-bright morning light, viewed from below across a mountain footpath, sound structural geometry.50%

  32.1s · 22 crTry

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  Concept art & fantasyA beautiful, slim adult elf woman wearing black leather pants and a black leather crop top that leaves her belly exposed. She has stunning, intense green eyes and long, flowing, curled red hair. She is smiling; she is a rogue, with a rapier hanging from her belt. She is catwalking through a medieval fantasy tavern at night while flipping a golden coin, in a realistic fantasy style.

  35.9s · 22 crTry

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  GlamourA 1950s pin-up-style photo of a bikini-clad woman sitting on a giant hamburger.62%

  32.4s · 22 crTry

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  Illustration & animeWatercolour illustration of an adult botanist studying luminous fungi in a misty cave, with fern fronds, glistening stone and drifting spores. Palette of jade, lilac, amber, and deep indigo, with translucent washes.38%

  27.8s · 22 crTry

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  Landscape & naturestunning landscape, high quality, detailed, sharp55%

  32.3s · 22 crTry

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  PhotorealismPhotorealistic cinematic scene of a pregnant Chinese woman sitting in a cozy café by the window, reading a book. She appears calm, gentle, and thoughtful, with one hand resting naturally near her belly. On the table beside her is a cup of coffee, softly steaming. Outside the large window, heavy rain pours down, with streaks of water on the glass and a blurred rainy street beyond. The café interior is warm and inviting, with soft ambient lighting, wooden textures, and a peaceful atmosphere that contrasts with the storm outside. The composition should feel intimate, emotional, and serene, with the woman as the clear focal point.

  33.2s · 22 crTry

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  Portrait & fashionA tall, muscular businesswoman with strong, defined arms strides through a modern office hallway wearing a tailored polka dot blouse and pencil skirt, paired with pointed-toe high heels showing a polished pedicure. Her expression is assertive and self-assured, dynamic motion blur in the background, dramatic studio lighting, high-fashion editorial style

  30.6s · 22 crTry

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  Product & commercialCommercial product photograph of unbranded over-ear headphones crafted from translucent amber resin and brushed titanium, resting on a dark slate surface against a muted cream background, lit by a broad diffused softbox and a delicate rim light.56%

  33.4s · 22 crTry

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  TypographyInside a rooftop greenhouse at blue hour, tropical leaves crowd iron beams above a quiet potting bench; "MOSS & MERIDIAN" glows in warm amber neon along the glass entrance, with rain beads catching the light.

  27.6s · 22 crTry

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  Prompt adherenceExactly six glass marbles sit on a cream tabletop: three green marbles in a row on the left, two amber marbles in a row on the right, and one blue marble centered between the rows. A black cube sits above the blue marble, nothing else.26%

  26.3s · 22 crTry

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  Architecture & interiorsExterior of a Dutch Renaissance canal-side archive, with warm red brick, pale stone bands, stepped gables, and tall sash windows; soft overcast light reveals the masonry, viewed from the opposite quay, with convincing structure and precise architectural lines.33%

  30.0s · 22 crTry

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  Concept art & fantasyA magician's act on a well-lit stage. A well-dressed magician and glamorous adult female assistant have just unveiled the magician's guillotine. The adult female assistant fakes a worried look, knowing she will shortly participate in the illusion.

  31.3s · 22 crTry

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  GlamourEditorial glamour photograph of an adult man in a charcoal evening suit with a muted copper tie, standing at ease beside a desert art installation, flattering sunset light warming the sculptural landscape, composed expression and refined magazine atmosphere.33%

  29.9s · 22 crTry

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