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I didn’t expect that an opponent who could challenge nanabanana pro would come so soon!...

I didn’t expect that an opponent who could challenge nanabanana pro would come so soon! And it’s open source, damn!! This is the Qianwen z-image-turbo that was quietly launched....

November 27, 2025 · 1 min read

I didn’t expect that an opponent who could challenge nanabanana pro would come so soon!...
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I didn’t expect that an opponent who could challenge nanabanana pro would come so soon!

And it’s open source, damn!!

This is the Qianwen z-image-turbo that was quietly launched.

I’ve seen all the official examples it’s released, and it’s really no less than banana pro in many capabilities.

I personally feel it’s consistent, and it has a good understanding of the unique aesthetics of the East or Asia, and it’s very charming.

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