How 22 AI image models render: “Cinematic shot, a breathtakingly stunning adult Chinese woman from ancient times playing joyfully by a crystal-clear lotus pond, mid-summer afternoon. She is wearing an exquisite, flowing silk Hanfu dress in pastel pink and white with intricate gold embroidery. Her face is porcelain-smooth, with delicate makeup, long black hair elegantly styled with jade hairpins, and a radiant, charming smile. Water droplets frozen in mid-air, sunlight filtering through lush green lotus leaves, creating dappled light on her skin. Shallow depth of field, bokeh background of traditional Chinese architecture, hyper-realistic, soft natural lighting, serene yet playful atmosphere.”

Same prompt, sent verbatim, at each model's default settings and a fixed seed. Judge: face and hands, fabric, believable expression. 95 community votes so far.

Community prompt by @henryshaw · voting closed 2026-10-03

22 text-to-image models rendered this portrait & fashion prompt with the identical text at their default settings and a fixed seed. Grok Imagine Image 2 is the community favourite so far, winning 82% of its 11 head-to-head votes on this prompt. Grok Imagine Image Quality was the fastest at 5.0s.

What to look for: correct anatomy, natural expressions, convincing fabric drape, and hands with the right number of fingers.

FAQ

Which AI model renders this prompt best?

Grok Imagine Image 2 leads this prompt in the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena, winning 82% of its 11 blind head-to-head votes. Vote on the arena page to add your judgement.

Were the prompts adjusted per model?

No. Every model received the exact same prompt, unmodified, at its default settings, with no negative prompt or style suffix. Some models rewrite prompts internally, and that is part of what is being compared.

Can I run this prompt myself?

Yes. Each tile’s “Try” link opens the BudgetPixel workshop with this prompt and that model preselected.