FireRed Image Edit 1.1 vs FLUX.2-dev: 10 Edits Compared

FireRed Image Edit 1.1 and FLUX.2-dev were compared across ten edits. The tests use two base inputs and ten prompts. The comparison highlights portrait and product editing behavior.

Models

Method

Two base images were used: a cafe portrait and a product photo. Each prompt ran on both models with similar sample counts. FireRed used 30 steps and guidance scale 1.5. FLUX.2 used 15 steps and guidance scale 3.5. Run times listed are the task elapsed seconds.

Samples

Sample 1 — Cyberpunk background

Prompt: Change the background to a neon cyberpunk street at night. Keep the face realistic.

Sample 1 FireRed cyberpunk background — FireRed output. Prompt kept face identity. Steps 30 scale 1.5.

Sample 1 FLUX cyberpunk background — FLUX.2 output. Strong neon stylization. Steps 15 scale 3.5.

FireRed preserves facial identity and skin texture well. FLUX.2 creates richer neon lighting but shifts some facial geometry.

Sample 2 — Suit swap

Prompt: Replace the outfit with a clean black business suit. Keep the same pose.

Sample 2 FireRed suit swap — FireRed output. Natural clothing fold and skin continuity.

Sample 2 FLUX suit swap — FLUX.2 output. Sharp suit edges, slightly different collar shape.

FireRed keeps face continuity when editing clothing. FLUX.2 produces cleaner clothing textures but changes small geometry.

Sample 3 — Remove cup

Prompt: Remove the coffee cup from the hand. Fill the missing area naturally.

Sample 3 FireRed remove cup — FireRed output. Seamless fill and arm shading preserved.

Sample 3 FLUX remove cup — FLUX.2 output. Accurate fill but slight smudge at wrist.

Both models remove objects reliably. FireRed edges feel cleaner on skin and clothing areas. FLUX.2 sometimes leaves subtle texture artifacts.

Sample 4 — Sunglasses

Prompt: Add reflective sunglasses. Keep lighting consistent.

Sample 4 FireRed sunglasses — FireRed output. Sunglasses blend into face shading well.

Sample 4 FLUX sunglasses — FLUX.2 output. Strong reflections, occasional edge halos.

FireRed handles reflective surfaces with controlled highlights. FLUX.2 emphasizes dramatic reflections but may introduce halos.

Sample 5 — Pink bob haircut

Prompt: Change hair to a short pink bob haircut. Keep skin tone the same.

Sample 5 FireRed pink bob hair — FireRed output. Hair shape and strands preserved with realism.

Sample 5 FLUX pink bob hair — FLUX.2 output. Vibrant color but minor skin tint shift.

FireRed keeps hair texture and avoids color spill. FLUX.2 delivers vivid color, but may tint nearby skin slightly.

Sample 6 — Watercolor illustration

Prompt: Convert the photo into a watercolor illustration. Keep the composition.

Sample 6 FireRed watercolor — FireRed output. Painterly washes with preserved facial form.

Sample 6 FLUX watercolor — FLUX.2 output. Strong artistic strokes and high contrast.

Artistic edits show clear differences. FireRed leans toward subtle washes. FLUX.2 produces bolder strokes and higher contrast.

Sample 7 — Phone screen text

Prompt: Replace the blank screen with the text HELLO 2026 in bold sans serif. Center it.

Sample 7 FireRed phone screen text — FireRed output. Crisp typography and good layout alignment.

Sample 7 FLUX phone screen text — FLUX.2 output. Strong text rendering, slight pixel smoothing.

Both models render text reliably. FireRed keeps sharper letter edges. FLUX.2 smooths edges sometimes but preserves style well.

Sample 8 — Matte red phone

Prompt: Change the phone body color to matte red. Keep reflections realistic.

Sample 8 FireRed matte red phone — FireRed output. Natural reflections and consistent material shading.

Sample 8 FLUX matte red phone — FLUX.2 output. Bold color and slightly exaggerated highlights.

Material edits show FireRed’s conservative shading. FLUX.2 increases saturation and highlight intensity for punchier results.

Sample 9 — Beach scene

Prompt: Place the phone on a sandy beach with ocean bokeh. Keep it realistic.

Sample 9 FireRed beach scene — FireRed output. Realistic shadows and coherent sand texture.

Sample 9 FLUX beach scene — FLUX.2 output. Strong bokeh and vibrant color grading.

Scene composition is reliable on both models. FireRed favors realistic lighting. FLUX.2 produces more cinematic color and bokeh strength.

Sample 10 — 3D clay render

Prompt: Convert the product photo into a 3D clay render. Keep lighting soft.

Sample 10 FireRed clay render — FireRed output. Soft clay shading and clear form definition.

Sample 10 FLUX clay render — FLUX.2 output. Strong sculptural contrast and surface detail.

Both models handle stylized renders well. FireRed keeps gentler shading and surface continuity. FLUX.2 emphasizes sculptural detail.

Quick comparison table (elapsed seconds)

Sample	FireRed (s)	FLUX.2 (s)	Notes
1	198	156	FireRed preserves identity; FLUX.2 stylizes lighting.
2	24	95	FireRed keeps continuity; FLUX.2 sharpens textures.
3	158	174	Both remove objects; FireRed gives cleaner skin fills.
4	204	94	FireRed controls highlights; FLUX.2 boosts reflections.
5	158	117	FireRed keeps hair detail; FLUX.2 gives bolder color.
6	23	93	FireRed subtle washes; FLUX.2 bolder brush strokes.
7	24	93	Both render text; FireRed edges are crisper.
8	24	92	FireRed conservative shading; FLUX.2 saturates color.
9	26	95	FireRed realistic lighting; FLUX.2 cinematic bokeh.
10	25	95	FireRed softer clay look; FLUX.2 stronger sculptural detail.

Verdict

FireRed Image Edit 1.1 excels at identity consistency and subtle edits. FLUX.2-dev excels at stylized edits and bold rendering. Choose FireRed for portrait fidelity and FLUX.2 for dramatic stylization and multi-reference editing.

Try the models: FireRed Image Edit 1.1 or FLUX.2-dev.