Flux Ultra 1.1 vs Grok Imagine
Hyperrealistic renders indistinguishable from photographs — see how these models compare with real AI-generated outputs.
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For truly photorealistic generation—images that read as real camera shots—both Flux Ultra 1.1 and Grok Imagine can deliver convincing results in Influencer Studio. The difference is how consistently they hit “indistinguishable from a photograph,” especially when you push difficult subjects like skin texture, reflective materials, and natural lighting.
Flux Ultra 1.1 is positioned as a premium option for ultra-high detail and realism, while Grok Imagine balances strong photorealistic quality with more flexible workflows (including image-to-image) at a lower per-image cost. Below is a focused comparison for hyperrealistic renders.
Photorealistic — Side-by-Side Results
Prompt
"Hyperrealistic DSLR-quality photo of a 20s woman with shoulder-length wavy dark brown hair and minimal makeup, wearing an oversized heather-gray hoodie and black leggings, holding her phone slightly above eye level for a casual selfie while looking near the camera with a soft, unposed smile. She’s in a small sunlit kitchen leaning against the counter mid–coffee-making, a messy bun clip and a half-open laptop in the background, morning window light creating natural shadows and realistic skin texture/imperfections. Authentic “morning routine” vibe like an Instagram story frame, unfiltered look, true-to-life color and accurate light physics."
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Flux Ultra 1.1 | Grok Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Black Forest Labs | xAI |
| Subcategories | text-to-image | text-to-image, image-to-image |
| 1080p / 2k Mode | Yes | Yes |
| 4k Mode | No | No |
| NSFW Rating | Strict | Low |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 3:4, 4:3, 21:9 | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 3:4, 4:3 |
| Starting Price | 16 credits | 4 credits |
Flux Ultra 1.1 Strengths
- More consistent “camera-real” results with lifelike micro-detail (skin pores, hair strands, fabric weave)
- Stronger realism in complex lighting scenarios (mixed indoor lighting, golden hour, soft window light)
- Cleaner handling of reflective/transparent materials (glassware, metal, glossy products) with fewer artifacts
- Premium-looking sharpness and texture fidelity that holds up to close inspection and cropping
- Better reliability for photorealistic product, fashion, and portrait outputs where believability is critical
Grok Imagine Strengths
- Excellent value for photorealistic outputs at 4 credits per image, enabling more iteration
- Image-to-image support for refining a realistic base image, matching a reference look, or preserving composition
- Strong creative composition skills while still maintaining a realistic photographic feel
- High detail rendering suitable for lifestyle scenes, environments, and editorial-style shots
- Fast experimentation for prompts that need multiple variations to land on the most believable frame
Verdict
If your top priority is maximum photorealism—close-up realism, natural textures, and lighting that survives scrutiny—Flux Ultra 1.1 is the safer pick, especially for hero images and client-facing work where “AI tells” are unacceptable.
If you want photorealistic quality with more flexibility (notably image-to-image) and dramatically lower cost per attempt, Grok Imagine is a strong choice for rapid iteration, concepting, and workflows where you’ll generate many variations to select the most photographic result.
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