Image model vs image model
MiniMax H3 Image vs Qwen Image 3
People rate their pictures about the same in blind votes, so the cheaper MiniMax H3 Image is the better buy: ≈$0.027 against $0.04 an image.
At a glance
Longer bar means the bigger number. Elo bars start at 800.
Price per image · 1024×1024, lower is better
Text to image · arena Elo, higher is better
Editing · arena Elo, higher is better
Where they sit among all 61 image models
Up and to the left is better pictures for less money. Hover or tap a dot for its numbers, then click it to compare that model with MiniMax H3 Image. Models the arena hasn’t rated yet sit in the grey lane at the bottom.
Which one to pick
Pick MiniMax H3 Image if
- price matters: 100 images cost $2.68, against $4.00 with Qwen Image 3
- you mostly edit pictures: it scores higher in the editing arena (Elo 1138 against 1070)
- you want open weights you can run yourself
The specs
| Spec | MiniMax H3 Image | Qwen Image 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | ≈$0.027 (estimated, high quality) | $0.04 |
| 100 images | $2.68 | $4.00 |
| Text-to-image Elo | 1066 ±15 (#23 in the arena) | 1075 ±12 (#21 in the arena) |
| Editing Elo | 1138 ±16 (#12 in the arena) | 1070 ±12 (#32 in the arena) |
| Edits uploaded pictures | Yes | Yes |
| Largest size | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Zero data retention | No | — |
| Lab | minimax | Alibaba |
| Official name | MiniMax H3 Image | Qwen Image 3 |
| Released | November 2026 | July 2026 |
Elo ± is the 95% margin. Prices are for one 1024×1024 image from the Vercel AI Gateway and fal.ai.
Questions
Which is better, MiniMax H3 Image or Qwen Image 3?
People rate their pictures about the same in blind votes, so the cheaper MiniMax H3 Image is the better buy: ≈$0.027 against $0.04 an image.
Which is cheaper, MiniMax H3 Image or Qwen Image 3?
MiniMax H3 Image: ≈$0.027 for a 1024×1024 image, against $0.04 for Qwen Image 3. 100 images cost $2.68 and $4.00. MiniMax H3 Image is billed per token, so its price is an estimate at high quality.
Can MiniMax H3 Image and Qwen Image 3 edit images?
Yes, both can change a picture you upload. In the Artificial Analysis editing arena MiniMax H3 Image has an Elo of 1138 and Qwen Image 3 1070.
How can I compare MiniMax H3 Image and Qwen Image 3 myself?
Open the comparison, type one prompt and both models draw it side by side, each with what it cost and how long it took. You sign up with Google before your first run, and new accounts start with free credit.
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Where the numbers come from
Quality scores are Elo ratings from the Artificial Analysis image arenas, where people vote between two pictures made from the same prompt without knowing which model made which. The vote split comes from the Elo gap. Prices are for one 1024×1024 image from the Vercel AI Gateway and fal.ai; models billed per token are estimated at the quality the arena scored. The sample pictures are our own runs. Updated November 13, 2026.