Flux Ultra 1.1 vs Z-Image Turbo
Neon cityscapes, futuristic tech, and dystopian aesthetic — see how these models compare with real AI-generated outputs.
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Cyberpunk & sci-fi visuals live or die by the details: neon reflections on rain-slick streets, dense city layering, believable tech surfaces, and a cohesive dystopian mood. On Influencer Studio, Flux Ultra 1.1 and Z-Image Turbo both generate striking futuristic scenes, but they prioritize different strengths.
Flux Ultra 1.1 targets premium, photorealistic output with ultra-high detail—ideal when you need cinematic realism and clean, high-end finishes. Z-Image Turbo focuses on speed and efficiency, adding image-to-image and LoRA support for rapid iteration and stylized world-building at a lower credit cost.
Cyberpunk & Sci-Fi — Side-by-Side Results
Prompt
"A 20s woman with shoulder-length black hair and wispy bangs, wearing a charcoal hoodie under a reflective silver rain jacket and black cargo pants, holds her phone at arm’s length for a slightly imperfect selfie while glancing near the camera with a relaxed half-smile. She’s standing under a neon ramen-stall awning on a rain-slick cyberpunk street, with pink-blue-purple holographic menu boards glowing behind her and droplets on the lens for a real TikTok-story feel. Natural street lighting mixed with neon spill, candid framing like a quick “late-night food run” update, not polished or posed."
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Flux Ultra 1.1 | Z-Image Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Black Forest Labs | Tongyi Lab (Alibaba) |
| 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 | 8 credits |
Flux Ultra 1.1 Strengths
- Exceptional micro-detail for neon cityscapes (signage texture, rain droplets, reflective puddles, layered skyline depth)
- More consistent photorealistic sci-fi materials (metal, glass, holographic UI glow) with a polished, cinematic finish
- Stronger scene readability in complex compositions (crowds, vehicles, street clutter) without losing clarity
- Premium-quality output that holds up better for hero images, posters, and high-resolution crops
Z-Image Turbo Strengths
- Ultra-fast generation for rapid cyberpunk concepting and mood exploration (lighting, color palettes, skyline variations)
- Lower cost per image (8 credits) for high-volume iteration, storyboards, and content pipelines
- Image-to-image support for refining an existing neon scene, changing time-of-night, weather, or vibe while keeping structure
- LoRA support for dialing in specific aesthetics (e.g., retro-futurism, gritty dystopia, anime-cyberpunk, or brand-consistent motifs)
Verdict
If your priority is premium cyberpunk realism—high-fidelity neon reflections, believable futuristic tech, and cinematic dystopian atmosphere—Flux Ultra 1.1 is the stronger choice, especially for final “hero” visuals where detail and polish matter most.
If you need speed, flexibility, and cost control for sci-fi world-building, Z-Image Turbo is the practical workhorse. Its image-to-image and LoRA support make it especially effective for iterating on a consistent futuristic universe across many assets.
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