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MiniMax Image-01vs.Luma Uni-1.1

Which one is better?

In our own test, Luma Uni-1.1 leads. Neither is in the arena. Neither has an API price.

Same prompt, two images

Same task, the first image of each. The task with the biggest difference is preselected.

MiniMax Image-01: Infographic, first image from the fixed test run
MiniMax Image-018 out of 100
Luma Uni-1.1: Infographic, first image from the fixed test run
Luma Uni-1.195 out of 100

Result for “Infographic”:Luma Uni-1.1 ahead

Prompt given to both modelsCreate a square German infographic titled SO FUNKTIONIERT PHOTOSYNTHESE. Show exactly four numbered steps in this order: 1 LICHT, 2 WASSER, 3 CO₂, 4 ZUCKER + SAUERSTOFF. Use a clean editorial science style with one plant cross-section, simple arrows, high contrast, legible labels, and no other text.

What the rating looks at: Numbers, labels, and visual organization.

“Ahead”: better in all three rating rounds. “Slightly ahead”: a higher value, but not in every round.

Test protocol of the images

Both models receive the same archived prompt in exactly one request, and the first result counts. Files are normalized to 1,024 × 1,024 pixels without cropping. Provider resolution, randomness, quality tier and prompt processing can still differ. The images are a practical visual test, not a reconstruction of the arena configuration.

Character and detail

MiniMax Image-01: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, estimated cost $0.010000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:43 PM. Source

Luma Uni-1.1: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, Fal schema does not expose an output-resolution parameter; require square output of at least 1024px, estimated cost $0.042000, source 2048x2048, stored 1024x1024 (Lanczos3 downscale), generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:49 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: 985a75b38642a9f0e5e0c0e0c67f1b7f67780d42bd2168fa24e9a7a7a94b0da6

MiniMax Image-01 image SHA 256: b99793e66d1eb69880872d1865f25456b6588dc658aa46906b7636da46f63320

Luma Uni-1.1 image SHA 256: 4210462a5210fcde39e1f78167cb160cd3966176012d0ef2c187c6490d6a47e4

Infographic

MiniMax Image-01: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, estimated cost $0.010000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:43 PM. Source

Luma Uni-1.1: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, Fal schema does not expose an output-resolution parameter; require square output of at least 1024px, estimated cost $0.042000, source 2048x2048, stored 1024x1024 (Lanczos3 downscale), generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:50 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: ed65cb4e6a51e2336f8b149ad4cbb16e020f07d527ad94362e719d2dcf91d94f

MiniMax Image-01 image SHA 256: 31b08957fb9eda45525c50935fd332cdbe5a5150a4ed57dead5254e667b2b0de

Luma Uni-1.1 image SHA 256: fef94f2000cb22c90b2a147753ace395ee6c14f3e803e0cc88376556dd5267bc

Product photography

MiniMax Image-01: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, estimated cost $0.010000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:43 PM. Source

Luma Uni-1.1: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, Fal schema does not expose an output-resolution parameter; require square output of at least 1024px, estimated cost $0.042000, source 2048x2048, stored 1024x1024 (Lanczos3 downscale), generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:47 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: c67fd71e91304458a2feef5c91efa8677260fab0c0099a29a2c52cb579f5b2f3

MiniMax Image-01 image SHA 256: a8986bd9a5e8262b5705f8a7ba5259968371a3bc8e14394b992736f59e45385b

Luma Uni-1.1 image SHA 256: 9e31a8397f6dd1f0a09a0440510edcdbfbac5470f75a78ec6c6b67783099e5c2

Typography and layout

MiniMax Image-01: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, estimated cost $0.010000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:42 PM. Source

Luma Uni-1.1: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, Fal schema does not expose an output-resolution parameter; require square output of at least 1024px, estimated cost $0.042000, source 2048x2048, stored 1024x1024 (Lanczos3 downscale), generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:46 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: 2e012c3d14ee5dd02203a94f394ca80a5038cdebd6032b25a8b8a221f2255419

MiniMax Image-01 image SHA 256: 020129f518174bf171032cc5cb7b2234782f4e1d7b1e685d473388094630a107

Luma Uni-1.1 image SHA 256: 97710d52e2207b2bf7db070cf1dfa54af5ce79fd7a1fec12bdb1616c648c01f4

The numbers at a glance

Arena ratingfrom votes by users · higher is better
n/a

MiniMax Image-01

not in the arena

n/a

Luma Uni-1.1

not in the arena

GraduallyBenchour own rating, 0 to 100 · higher is better
16

MiniMax Image-01

Rank 71 of 74

67

Luma Uni-1.1

Rank 14 of 74

Price per imagedollars through the API · lower is better
n/a

MiniMax Image-01

no API price

n/a

Luma Uni-1.1

no API price

Ranks among the 22 image models with an arena rating and the 74 with a GraduallyBench run; prices compared with 28 models with an API price.

MiniMax Image-01

Subscription
n/a No plan in Germany names exactly this model.
Via API
No API price known. Access: API.
Weights
unknown.

Luma Uni-1.1

Subscription
No Luma AI subscription includes this model. Through other providers from €19.04 a month (Magnific Premium, with limited credits). 6 plans in Germany.
Via API
No API price known. Access: API.
Weights
unknown.

Subscriptions only count plans that name exactly this model. Subscription prices include VAT, API prices are in dollars.

GraduallyBench from Nov 1, 2026 · Subscription database from Sep 29, 2026 (34 days old)

All data side by side

The better value is bold. For ratings only when the gap is clear.

KennzahlMiniMax Image-01Luma Uni-1.1
Ratings
Arena ratingfrom votes by users, higher is bettern/an/a
Arena rankn/an/a
Arena votesmore votes, a safer ratingn/an/a
GraduallyBenchour own rating, 0 to 1001667
GraduallyBench by task
Typography and layoutLegible text, hierarchy, and composition1964
Product photographyMaterials, reflections, and fine details1259
Character and detailAnatomy, clothing, and spatial consistency2348
InfographicNumbers, labels, and visual organization895
API price
Per imagelower is bettern/an/a
100 imagesn/an/a
Profile
ReleasedFeb 28, 2025May 11, 2026
Weightsopen means: runs locallyunknownunknown
AccessAPIAPI
Parametersnot publishednot published
Largest outputnot consistently publishednot consistently published
Plans in Germanynaming exactly this modeln/a6

API prices for one image at 1,024 × 1,024 pixels according to Artificial Analysis.

Sources: MiniMax Image-01 model source (verified Nov 1, 2026) · Luma Uni-1.1 model source (verified Nov 1, 2026)

Arena ratings by category

From blind votes on LMArena. “Ahead” means the lead is clear.

No shared arena score in the stored snapshot

The stored benchmark database contains no measurement for MiniMax Image-01 and Luma Uni-1.1 from the same arena and category. Older model versions are not used as substitutes.

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