Flux Ultra 1.1 vs Reve
Close-up headshots and environmental portraits — see how these models compare with real AI-generated outputs.
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Choosing the right model for portraits comes down to what you value most: lifelike skin detail, flattering lighting, consistent facial features, and how well the scene supports the subject. Flux Ultra 1.1 and Reve both generate strong portrait images from text prompts, but they prioritize different strengths.
This comparison focuses on close-up headshots and environmental portraits—where facial realism, hair detail, natural depth of field, and believable backgrounds matter. We’ll also weigh creative styling needs and how far your credits go per image.
Portrait — Side-by-Side Results
Prompt
"Portrait photo of a mid-20s woman with shoulder-length wavy dark brown hair, minimal makeup, wearing an oversized beige hoodie and black leggings, holding her phone at arm’s length and glancing just off-camera with a relaxed half-smile. She’s sitting by a window in a cozy neighborhood café with a half-finished iced latte and an open laptop on the table; natural window light on her face, shallow depth of field with warm bokeh from background lights, 85mm lens feel. Candid Instagram story vibe, slightly imperfect framing like a real selfie, authentic and approachable."
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Flux Ultra 1.1 | Reve |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Black Forest Labs | Reve |
| Subcategories | text-to-image | text-to-image |
| 1080p / 2k Mode | Yes | Yes |
| 4k Mode | No | No |
| NSFW Rating | Strict | Medium |
| 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 | 8 credits |
Flux Ultra 1.1 Strengths
- Exceptional micro-detail for close-up headshots (skin texture, hair strands, eyelashes, fabric weave)
- Highly photorealistic portraits with convincing lighting, shadows, and depth of field
- Strong subject separation in environmental portraits (clear foreground subject with natural-looking bokeh/background falloff)
- Premium-quality output that holds up well for tight crops and high-resolution portrait use
- Best fit when realism and fine facial detail are the priority over cost
Reve Strengths
- Strong aesthetic styling for portraits—great for editorial, artistic, or concept-driven looks
- More reliable text rendering when portraits include typography (posters, magazine covers, signage in the scene)
- Efficient credit cost (8 credits/image) for iterating on poses, outfits, and location variations
- Good option for environmental portraits where mood and design choices matter as much as realism
- Flexible for creative portrait briefs that blend character, setting, and graphic elements
Verdict
For close-up headshots where photorealism and fine facial detail are non-negotiable, Flux Ultra 1.1 is typically the stronger pick. Its premium detail and realistic lighting make it a solid choice for beauty-style portraits, professional headshots, and tight crops that demand fidelity.
Reve is a strong alternative for portrait projects that lean into art direction—especially when your environmental portrait includes readable text elements or you need to explore multiple creative directions on a smaller credit budget. If you’re producing many variations or mixing portraiture with design, Reve can be the more cost-effective workflow.
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