AI image model comparison
Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs Ming Image 0.1 Design
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
Tencent
Hy Image 3.5 Preview
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is a unified image generation and editing model from Tencent.
- Per image
- Not available
- Output / 1M
- $1.60
- Image Elo
- Not available
inclusionAI
Ming Image 0.1 Design
Ming Image 0.1 Design is a text-to-image model from inclusionAI aimed at graphic-design output, with an emphasis on legible text rendering inside the generated image.
- Per image
- Not available
- Output / 1M
- Not available
- Image Elo
- Not available
At a glance
Quick verdict
Which model wins on the things that matter most when you're making images.
Cheaper per image
Not available
Per-image price is not available
Better image quality
Not available
Not enough arena data
Better at editing
Not available
Not enough arena data
Newer release
Hy Image 3.5 Preview
Released October 5, 2026
Pricing
Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs Ming Image 0.1 Design price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | Not available | Not available |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $1.60 | Not available |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | Not available | Not available |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included | Included |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
Social media batch
50 images
Product catalog
1,000 images
Specs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Text |
| Produces | Image | Image |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 100K tokens | Not available tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | No |
| Release date | October 5, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Image editingAccepts reference or source images | Supported | Not supported |
| Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it made | Not supported | Not supported |
| Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning step | Not supported | Not supported |
| Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image | Not supported | Supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Not supported | Supported |
Keep exploring
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Ming Image 0.1 Design edit existing images?
Only Hy Image 3.5 Preview accepts reference images for editing. The other generates from text alone.
Can I use Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Ming Image 0.1 Design at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Ming Image 0.1 Design results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Ming Image 0.1 Design at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.