The Chase: Midjourney vs. Hunyuan Image 3.0, Microsoft MAI Image 1 and Reve Image 1.0

The Chase is on. Three strong contenders – Hunyuan Image 3.0, Reve Image 1.0, and Microsoft MAI Image 1 – go head-to-head in a structured image comparison. In 12 carefully selected examples, I test lighting, typography, motion, illustration, branding, product visuals, and scene logic. And yes, Midjourney is in the mix – not because it’s flawless, but because it still sets the pace in many areas. I’ll show how each platform handles the task, what to expect from the UI, and where these tools truly shine. The final section offers my verdict – and a strategy for where to go next. --------------------------- NOTE: Microsoft MAI Image 1: I only noticed after uploading the video that there's a small typo in the name of one of the image platforms. Instead of Microsoft MAI Image 1, the video mistakenly shows MIA. Of course, it should be MAI, not MIA. Apologies for the mix-up. --------------------------- My special thanks goes to rforgaard for supporting this video. Thank you so much. --------------------------- Chapter 00:44 – AI image: why? how? who? 01:45 – AI image: first things first 03:06 – Step 1: new AI image platforms 04:11 – Step 2: side by side comparison 10:59 – Step 3: how to use each platform 13:56 – Step 4: my verdict and strategy --------------------------- More topics you might like Veo 3.1 – Next Level Video AI Performance: 4 Modes + 6 Lessons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-g3Bf3R36A&list=PLJGGabHvBEu3ys5hjioaZL9tsfOBTACiz Sora 2 Pro vs Wan 2.5, Seedance Pro, Kling 2.5 Turbo: 8 Lessons I Learned About Video AI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNA9YlissWs&list=PLJGGabHvBEu3ys5hjioaZL9tsfOBTACiz&index=1 Image to 3D World - Step Into Your Own 3D Image - Marble World Labs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OhrVkDRN2Y&list=PLJGGabHvBEu3ys5hjioaZL9tsfOBTACiz&index=1 --------------------------- Useful Links Midjourney Website - https://www.midjourney.com Microsoft MAI Image 1 (via LM Arena) - https://lmarena.ai Reve Image 1.0 - https://app.reve.com/home Reve Image 1.0 Edit (via LM Arena) - https://lmarena.ai Reve Image 1.0 (via Fal AI) - https://fal.ai/models/fal-ai/reve/text-to-image Hunyuan Image 3.0 (via LM Arena) - https://lmarena.ai Hunyuan Image 3.0 (via Fal AI) - https://fal.ai/models/fal-ai/hunyuan-image/v3/text-to-image --------------------------- Disclaimer Always follow each platform’s content guidelines when creating prompts. All usage is at your own discretion. This video reflects the platform’s functionality and interface at the time of recording. Any later changes to pricing, features, or user experience may not be shown here. When possible, relevant updates will be noted in the description. This tutorial also serves as a showcase of what I was able to create using the software. There is no guarantee it will work the same way for others – even when using identical parameters. If something doesn’t work as expected or you encounter errors, please contact the platform operator directly. Just to be clear – this channel does not support using copyrighted material without permission. That includes music, sounds, voices, video clips, photos, and anything else you don’t fully own or have a license for. If it’s not yours – don’t publish it. Always check with the rights holder first. Images created using the Midjourney web app. MIDJOURNEY™ is a trademark of Midjourney, Inc. We are not endorsed by or affiliated with Midjourney, Inc. #Midjourney #AIimagegeneration #AIImage