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MAI-Image-2.5 Flash

Microsoft AI

Released
June 2026
Data date
August 15, 2026

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Position within the category

This overview uses only published data from matching cohorts. Missing values never change a rank.

This position gives equal weight to 4 fixed Gradually image tests. One archived first output contributes for each model and task.

Position
Rank 1 of 28
Index score
76.6 / 100
Coverage
4 / 4

Leaderboard

1MAI-Image-2.5 Flash, Current model76.6 / 100
2GPT Image 271 / 100
3MAI-Image-2.567.6 / 100
28Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large2.5 / 100

Measurements

Comparable benchmark results

Each chart contains exactly one source, one measurement series, and one stored comparison cohort. Bars show the position. The measured value appears on the right.

Text to Image Arena

1,229 Elo · Rank 11 of 25

Sample: 5,208 · Data date: August 26, 2026

1.GPT Image 21,371 Elo
9.Qwen Image 2.0 Pro1,237 Elo
10.Grok Imagine Image Quality1,235 Elo
11.MAI-Image-2.5 Flash, Current model1,229 Elo
12.HiDream-O1-Image-1.51,228 Elo
13.Seedream 4.01,227 Elo
25.FLUX.2 Klein 9B1,144 Elo

7 of 25 model versions shown in this chart. A higher value ranks first.

Image Editing Arena

1,235 Elo · Rank 8 of 19

Sample: 5,157 · Data date: August 26, 2026

1.Reve 2.11,263 Elo
6.Seedream 5.0 Pro1,248 Elo
7.Nano Banana Pro1,246 Elo
8.MAI-Image-2.5 Flash, Current model1,235 Elo
9.Grok Imagine Image Quality1,225 Elo
10.HunyuanImage 3.0 Instruct1,223 Elo
19.FLUX.2 Flex1,162 Elo

7 of 19 model versions shown in this chart. A higher value ranks first.

Gradually sample test: Typography and layout

45.7 rank points · Rank 15 of 28

Sample: 1 · Data date: August 18, 2026

1.MAI-Image-2.593.8 rank points
14.Krea 2 Large46.9 rank points
15.Ideogram 4.045.7 rank points
15.MAI-Image-2.5 Flash, Current model45.7 rank points
17.Qwen Image 2.0 Pro43.2 rank points
18.Seedream 5.0 Pro40.7 rank points
28.Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large0 rank points

7 of 28 model versions shown in this chart. A higher value ranks first.

One archived, unfiltered first output per model. All 28 images are ranked in three model-blind orderings. The 0-100 value normalizes the mean rank. This remains an n = 1 sample, and an automated judge may have visual preferences of its own.

Gradually sample test: Product photography

93.8 rank points · Rank 2 of 28

Sample: 1 · Data date: August 18, 2026

1.GPT Image 295.1 rank points
2.MAI-Image-2.5 Flash, Current model93.8 rank points
3.MAI-Image-2.586.4 rank points
4.Nano Banana Pro82.7 rank points
28.Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large3.7 rank points

5 of 28 model versions shown in this chart. A higher value ranks first.

One archived, unfiltered first output per model. All 28 images are ranked in three model-blind orderings. The 0-100 value normalizes the mean rank. This remains an n = 1 sample, and an automated judge may have visual preferences of its own.

Gradually sample test: Character and detail

86.4 rank points · Rank 1 of 28

Sample: 1 · Data date: August 18, 2026

1.MAI-Image-2.5 Flash, Current model86.4 rank points
2.GPT Image 1.585.2 rank points
3.FLUX.2 Max80.3 rank points
28.Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large3.7 rank points

4 of 28 model versions shown in this chart. A higher value ranks first.

One archived, unfiltered first output per model. All 28 images are ranked in three model-blind orderings. The 0-100 value normalizes the mean rank. This remains an n = 1 sample, and an automated judge may have visual preferences of its own.

Gradually sample test: Infographic

80.3 rank points · Rank 6 of 28

Sample: 1 · Data date: August 18, 2026

1.Reve 2.197.5 rank points
4.Ideogram 4.086.4 rank points
5.Krea 2 Medium Turbo82.7 rank points
6.MAI-Image-2.5 Flash, Current model80.3 rank points
7.GPT Image 276.6 rank points
8.HiDream-O1-Image-1.574.1 rank points
28.Firefly Image Model 51.2 rank points

7 of 28 model versions shown in this chart. A higher value ranks first.

One archived, unfiltered first output per model. All 28 images are ranked in three model-blind orderings. The 0-100 value normalizes the mean rank. This remains an n = 1 sample, and an automated judge may have visual preferences of its own.

Profile

Specifications and access

Published information about this model. Unknown values are not estimated.

Weights
ProprietarySource
Access
API, WebSource
Maximum output
1,048,576 pixelsSource
Benchmark configuration
FlashSource

Pricing

Published prices

Prices remain tied to their documented unit and source.

Representative price
$0.02 per imageSource

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Evidence

Primary sources and data date

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  • Microsoft AISource
  • Image pricingSource
  • Artificial Analysis (retrieved August 26, 2026)Source
  • Gradually-Bildtest (retrieved August 18, 2026)Source