Flux 2 vs Flux Ultra 1.1
Original characters, game characters, and mascots — see how these models compare with real AI-generated outputs.
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Flux 2 and Flux Ultra 1.1 are two Influencer Studio image models commonly used for character design—whether you’re building original characters (OCs), game-ready concepts, or brand mascots. Both support text-to-image workflows, but they differ in how they handle iteration, consistency, and final-detail polish.
This comparison focuses on practical character-design outcomes: maintaining a recognizable face and outfit across variants, exploring styles quickly, refining poses and silhouettes, and producing clean, high-detail hero renders suitable for pitch decks, key art, or social campaigns.
Character Design — Side-by-Side Results
Prompt
"A casual phone-camera selfie of an original influencer character (mid-20s, warm brown skin, short curly bob with a shaved side and two tiny star-shaped hair clips, expressive thick eyebrows) looking slightly off-camera while holding an iced matcha; oversized lemon-yellow hoodie, high-waisted bike shorts, chunky white sneakers, and a crossbody bag with a bold geometric pattern, with distinctive stylized proportions (slightly oversized head and hands) and a clear silhouette like a game character concept. Set in a real coffee shop by a window with natural morning light, candid “just sat down” posture with one knee tucked on the chair and the other foot on the floor, background includes a messy tote bag and laptop stickers for authenticity. Include subtle character-design details (turnaround-ready outfit accents like enamel pins, textured fabric seams, and a unique bracelet stack) while keeping it unpolished and relatable like an Instagram story."
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Flux 2 | Flux Ultra 1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Black Forest Labs | Black Forest Labs |
| Subcategories | text-to-image, image-to-image | text-to-image |
| 1080p / 2k Mode | Yes | Yes |
| 4k Mode | Yes | No |
| NSFW Rating | Low | Strict |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 3:4, 4:3 | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 3:4, 4:3, 21:9 |
| Model Variant | Standard, Klein 9B | — |
| Starting Price | 22 credits | 16 credits |
Flux 2 Strengths
- LoRA support for building consistent OCs (faces, outfits, accessories) across multiple generations
- Versatile image-to-image editing for iterating on poses, expressions, costume tweaks, and silhouette refinements
- Up to 4MP output for character sheets, close-up portraits, and cropped marketing assets
- Style transfer options that help explore mascot looks (flat, bold, toon, semi-real) without restarting concepts
- Face-swap support for fast identity continuity when testing different outfits or scenes
Flux Ultra 1.1 Strengths
- Exceptional detail for hero character renders (skin, fabric texture, armor micro-details, hair strands)
- Photorealistic output that suits cinematic game characters and realistic brand spokes-characters
- Strong “final frame” quality for key art, posters, and premium campaign visuals
- Simple, focused workflow (text-to-image) that prioritizes high-end results over complex editing steps
Verdict
Choose Flux 2 when your character-design process depends on iteration and consistency—especially for OCs and mascots that must stay recognizable across many variations. Its editing and LoRA support make it better suited to building a reusable character system (multiple outfits, expressions, poses, and style directions) rather than only one-off images.
Choose Flux Ultra 1.1 when you’re aiming for premium, photorealistic character key art with maximum detail per generation. It’s a strong pick for “final look” renders, but it’s less specialized for controlled iteration compared with Flux 2’s editing and customization toolset.
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