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Best Models for Asian Portraits

Can AI models distinguish between Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai features? We test four leading models on their ability to capture the nuances of different Asian nationalities—a challenge that reveals the depth of their training data and cultural understanding.

DiversityPortrait12 min read
Background

Why Asian Nationality Distinction Matters

Asia encompasses over 4.7 billion people across vastly different ethnic groups, cultures, and physical characteristics. Yet many AI image models, trained predominantly on Western datasets, struggle to distinguish between Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai features—often producing a generic "Asian" face that doesn't accurately represent any specific nationality.

In this comparison, we evaluate four models with notably different origins and training approaches. Qwen Image 2512 from Alibaba brings particularly strong Asian representation—developed by a Chinese company with access to diverse Asian training data, it often shows superior distinction between nationalities. Seedream V4.5 from ByteDance (the company behind TikTok/Douyin) also benefits from extensive Asian data exposure. Nano Banana Pro represents Google's Gemini 3 Pro capabilities, while Flux 2 Pro offers Black Forest Labs' Western-trained flagship.

The differences between East Asian nationalities are subtle but meaningful: Japanese faces tend toward refined, delicate features with cooler skin undertones; Korean features often show angular jawlines and the distinctive "glass skin" complexion; Northern Chinese faces typically display broader bone structure; while Southeast Asian features—Vietnamese and Thai—show warmer skin tones and softer facial structures.

These distinctions matter for anyone creating content for Asian markets, developing diverse character representations, or simply wanting accurate cultural depictions rather than homogenized stereotypes. Our tests reveal which models understand these nuances and which default to generic composites.

Note: Qwen Image, developed in China, often shows the strongest distinction between Asian nationalities—particularly for East Asian features. This likely reflects more diverse Asian representation in its training data.

Side by Side

Visual Comparison

Compare how each model renders the same nationality-specific prompts. Look for accuracy in facial structure, skin tone, and distinctive features.

PromptNano Banana ProSeedream V4.5Qwen ImageFlux 2 Pro
JapanesePortrait of a Japanese woman in her early 30s, elegant refined bone structure with delicate features, fair skin with cool pink undertones, subtle double eyelid with elongated almond eyes, small nose with refined bridge, natural black hair in a classic bob cut, wearing indigo linen, soft diffused natural light from shoji screen, serene contemplative expression, shot on Hasselblad at f/2.8
Nano Banana Pro - Japanese
Model: nano-banana-pro
Portrait of a Japanese woman in her early 30s, elegant refined bone structure with delicate features, fair skin with cool pink undertones, subtle double eyelid with elongated almond eyes, small nose with refined bridge, natural black hair in a classic bob cut, wearing indigo linen, soft diffused natural light from shoji screen, serene contemplative expression, shot on Hasselblad at f/2.8
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Seedream V4.5 - Japanese
Model: seedream-v4.5
Portrait of a Japanese woman in her early 30s, elegant refined bone structure with delicate features, fair skin with cool pink undertones, subtle double eyelid with elongated almond eyes, small nose with refined bridge, natural black hair in a classic bob cut, wearing indigo linen, soft diffused natural light from shoji screen, serene contemplative expression, shot on Hasselblad at f/2.8
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Qwen Image - Japanese
Model: qwen-image-2512
Portrait of a Japanese woman in her early 30s, elegant refined bone structure with delicate features, fair skin with cool pink undertones, subtle double eyelid with elongated almond eyes, small nose with refined bridge, natural black hair in a classic bob cut, wearing indigo linen, soft diffused natural light from shoji screen, serene contemplative expression, shot on Hasselblad at f/2.8
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Flux 2 Pro - Japanese
Model: flux-2-pro
Portrait of a Japanese woman in her early 30s, elegant refined bone structure with delicate features, fair skin with cool pink undertones, subtle double eyelid with elongated almond eyes, small nose with refined bridge, natural black hair in a classic bob cut, wearing indigo linen, soft diffused natural light from shoji screen, serene contemplative expression, shot on Hasselblad at f/2.8
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KoreanPortrait of a Korean man in his late 20s, distinctive angular jawline and high cheekbones typical of Korean features, fair skin with neutral undertones showing the glass skin aesthetic, monolid eyes with sharp defined brows, straight nose bridge, styled dark hair with subtle side part, wearing a cream turtleneck, soft studio lighting emphasizing skin clarity, modern K-beauty influence, confident expression, shot on Sony at f/2
Nano Banana Pro - Korean
Model: nano-banana-pro
Portrait of a Korean man in his late 20s, distinctive angular jawline and high cheekbones typical of Korean features, fair skin with neutral undertones showing the glass skin aesthetic, monolid eyes with sharp defined brows, straight nose bridge, styled dark hair with subtle side part, wearing a cream turtleneck, soft studio lighting emphasizing skin clarity, modern K-beauty influence, confident expression, shot on Sony at f/2
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Seedream V4.5 - Korean
Model: seedream-v4.5
Portrait of a Korean man in his late 20s, distinctive angular jawline and high cheekbones typical of Korean features, fair skin with neutral undertones showing the glass skin aesthetic, monolid eyes with sharp defined brows, straight nose bridge, styled dark hair with subtle side part, wearing a cream turtleneck, soft studio lighting emphasizing skin clarity, modern K-beauty influence, confident expression, shot on Sony at f/2
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Qwen Image - Korean
Model: qwen-image-2512
Portrait of a Korean man in his late 20s, distinctive angular jawline and high cheekbones typical of Korean features, fair skin with neutral undertones showing the glass skin aesthetic, monolid eyes with sharp defined brows, straight nose bridge, styled dark hair with subtle side part, wearing a cream turtleneck, soft studio lighting emphasizing skin clarity, modern K-beauty influence, confident expression, shot on Sony at f/2
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Flux 2 Pro - Korean
Model: flux-2-pro
Portrait of a Korean man in his late 20s, distinctive angular jawline and high cheekbones typical of Korean features, fair skin with neutral undertones showing the glass skin aesthetic, monolid eyes with sharp defined brows, straight nose bridge, styled dark hair with subtle side part, wearing a cream turtleneck, soft studio lighting emphasizing skin clarity, modern K-beauty influence, confident expression, shot on Sony at f/2
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Chinese (Northern Han)Portrait of a Northern Chinese Han woman in her 40s, strong defined facial structure with prominent cheekbones and wider face shape typical of northern regions, fair to light skin with warm yellow undertones, naturally double-lidded eyes with gentle arch, wearing burgundy silk qipao collar visible, elegant updo hairstyle, warm afternoon light, dignified composed expression, shot on Phase One at f/4
Nano Banana Pro - Chinese (Northern Han)
Model: nano-banana-pro
Portrait of a Northern Chinese Han woman in her 40s, strong defined facial structure with prominent cheekbones and wider face shape typical of northern regions, fair to light skin with warm yellow undertones, naturally double-lidded eyes with gentle arch, wearing burgundy silk qipao collar visible, elegant updo hairstyle, warm afternoon light, dignified composed expression, shot on Phase One at f/4
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Seedream V4.5 - Chinese (Northern Han)
Model: seedream-v4.5
Portrait of a Northern Chinese Han woman in her 40s, strong defined facial structure with prominent cheekbones and wider face shape typical of northern regions, fair to light skin with warm yellow undertones, naturally double-lidded eyes with gentle arch, wearing burgundy silk qipao collar visible, elegant updo hairstyle, warm afternoon light, dignified composed expression, shot on Phase One at f/4
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Qwen Image - Chinese (Northern Han)
Model: qwen-image-2512
Portrait of a Northern Chinese Han woman in her 40s, strong defined facial structure with prominent cheekbones and wider face shape typical of northern regions, fair to light skin with warm yellow undertones, naturally double-lidded eyes with gentle arch, wearing burgundy silk qipao collar visible, elegant updo hairstyle, warm afternoon light, dignified composed expression, shot on Phase One at f/4
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Flux 2 Pro - Chinese (Northern Han)
Model: flux-2-pro
Portrait of a Northern Chinese Han woman in her 40s, strong defined facial structure with prominent cheekbones and wider face shape typical of northern regions, fair to light skin with warm yellow undertones, naturally double-lidded eyes with gentle arch, wearing burgundy silk qipao collar visible, elegant updo hairstyle, warm afternoon light, dignified composed expression, shot on Phase One at f/4
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VietnamesePortrait of a Vietnamese woman in her mid-20s, softer heart-shaped face with rounded features characteristic of Southeast Asian heritage, warm golden-tan skin with distinctive yellow undertones, almond eyes with subtle epicanthic fold, small nose with rounded tip, long straight black hair with natural brown undertones in sunlight, wearing coral ao dai, bright natural daylight, warm genuine smile, shot on Fuji GFX at f/2.8
Nano Banana Pro - Vietnamese
Model: nano-banana-pro
Portrait of a Vietnamese woman in her mid-20s, softer heart-shaped face with rounded features characteristic of Southeast Asian heritage, warm golden-tan skin with distinctive yellow undertones, almond eyes with subtle epicanthic fold, small nose with rounded tip, long straight black hair with natural brown undertones in sunlight, wearing coral ao dai, bright natural daylight, warm genuine smile, shot on Fuji GFX at f/2.8
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Seedream V4.5 - Vietnamese
Model: seedream-v4.5
Portrait of a Vietnamese woman in her mid-20s, softer heart-shaped face with rounded features characteristic of Southeast Asian heritage, warm golden-tan skin with distinctive yellow undertones, almond eyes with subtle epicanthic fold, small nose with rounded tip, long straight black hair with natural brown undertones in sunlight, wearing coral ao dai, bright natural daylight, warm genuine smile, shot on Fuji GFX at f/2.8
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Qwen Image - Vietnamese
Model: qwen-image-2512
Portrait of a Vietnamese woman in her mid-20s, softer heart-shaped face with rounded features characteristic of Southeast Asian heritage, warm golden-tan skin with distinctive yellow undertones, almond eyes with subtle epicanthic fold, small nose with rounded tip, long straight black hair with natural brown undertones in sunlight, wearing coral ao dai, bright natural daylight, warm genuine smile, shot on Fuji GFX at f/2.8
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Flux 2 Pro - Vietnamese
Model: flux-2-pro
Portrait of a Vietnamese woman in her mid-20s, softer heart-shaped face with rounded features characteristic of Southeast Asian heritage, warm golden-tan skin with distinctive yellow undertones, almond eyes with subtle epicanthic fold, small nose with rounded tip, long straight black hair with natural brown undertones in sunlight, wearing coral ao dai, bright natural daylight, warm genuine smile, shot on Fuji GFX at f/2.8
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ThaiPortrait of a Thai woman in her early 30s, distinctive Southeast Asian features with softer rounder face shape, warm medium-tan skin with golden bronze undertones, wide-set eyes with gentle curve, broader nose with rounded tip typical of Thai heritage, natural black hair, wearing gold silk, golden hour temple light, graceful serene expression with slight smile, shot on Leica at f/2
Nano Banana Pro - Thai
Model: nano-banana-pro
Portrait of a Thai woman in her early 30s, distinctive Southeast Asian features with softer rounder face shape, warm medium-tan skin with golden bronze undertones, wide-set eyes with gentle curve, broader nose with rounded tip typical of Thai heritage, natural black hair, wearing gold silk, golden hour temple light, graceful serene expression with slight smile, shot on Leica at f/2
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Seedream V4.5 - Thai
Model: seedream-v4.5
Portrait of a Thai woman in her early 30s, distinctive Southeast Asian features with softer rounder face shape, warm medium-tan skin with golden bronze undertones, wide-set eyes with gentle curve, broader nose with rounded tip typical of Thai heritage, natural black hair, wearing gold silk, golden hour temple light, graceful serene expression with slight smile, shot on Leica at f/2
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Qwen Image - Thai
Model: qwen-image-2512
Portrait of a Thai woman in her early 30s, distinctive Southeast Asian features with softer rounder face shape, warm medium-tan skin with golden bronze undertones, wide-set eyes with gentle curve, broader nose with rounded tip typical of Thai heritage, natural black hair, wearing gold silk, golden hour temple light, graceful serene expression with slight smile, shot on Leica at f/2
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Flux 2 Pro - Thai
Model: flux-2-pro
Portrait of a Thai woman in her early 30s, distinctive Southeast Asian features with softer rounder face shape, warm medium-tan skin with golden bronze undertones, wide-set eyes with gentle curve, broader nose with rounded tip typical of Thai heritage, natural black hair, wearing gold silk, golden hour temple light, graceful serene expression with slight smile, shot on Leica at f/2
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When to Use Each Model

Each model has different strengths for Asian portrait generation. Choose based on your specific nationality focus and budget.

Qwen Image 2512

  • •Best East Asian nationality distinction
  • •Japanese, Korean, Chinese specificity
  • •Budget-conscious projects
  • •Content for Asian markets

Seedream V4.5

  • •Strong Southeast Asian accuracy
  • •Fast generation at mid-tier cost
  • •Good all-around Asian portraits
  • •ByteDance/TikTok aesthetic

Nano Banana Pro

  • •Premium quality portraits
  • •Best skin tone accuracy
  • •When budget isn't constrained
  • •Mixed heritage subjects

Flux 2 Pro

  • •General portrait work
  • •Western aesthetic preference
  • •When Asian specificity less critical
  • •Integration with Flux ecosystem
Deep Dive

Japanese vs Korean Distinction

Can models capture the subtle differences between Japanese and Korean features?

Japanese (Qwen)
"Portrait of a Japanese woman in her late 20s, refined delica..."
Japanese (Qwen) result
Model: qwen-image-2512
Portrait of a Japanese woman in her late 20s, refined delicate bone structure, fair skin with cool pink undertones, subtle double eyelid with elongated eyes, small nose with delicate bridge, natural makeup, wearing navy kimono collar visible, soft light from shoji screen, elegant reserved expression
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Korean (Qwen)
"Portrait of a Korean woman in her late 20s, angular defined ..."
Korean (Qwen) result
Model: qwen-image-2512
Portrait of a Korean woman in her late 20s, angular defined jawline and high cheekbones, fair skin with neutral undertones showing glass skin finish, monolid eyes with straight defined brows, straight nose bridge, subtle dewy makeup, wearing cream hanbok collar visible, soft studio lighting, confident modern expression
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Japanese (Flux 2 Pro)
"Portrait of a Japanese woman in her late 20s, refined delica..."
Japanese (Flux 2 Pro) result
Model: flux-2-pro
Portrait of a Japanese woman in her late 20s, refined delicate bone structure, fair skin with cool pink undertones, subtle double eyelid with elongated eyes, small nose with delicate bridge, natural makeup, wearing navy kimono collar visible, soft light from shoji screen, elegant reserved expression
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Korean (Flux 2 Pro)
"Portrait of a Korean woman in her late 20s, angular defined ..."
Korean (Flux 2 Pro) result
Model: flux-2-pro
Portrait of a Korean woman in her late 20s, angular defined jawline and high cheekbones, fair skin with neutral undertones showing glass skin finish, monolid eyes with straight defined brows, straight nose bridge, subtle dewy makeup, wearing cream hanbok collar visible, soft studio lighting, confident modern expression
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Japanese and Korean features represent one of the most challenging distinctions for AI models—both are East Asian with similar skin tones, yet have recognizable differences in bone structure, eye shape, and aesthetic sensibility. Japanese features tend toward refined delicacy with cooler skin undertones, while Korean features often show more angular definition and the distinctive "glass skin" finish.

Compare Qwen's interpretations against Flux 2 Pro. In our testing, Qwen consistently produced more distinct differences between the two nationalities—capturing the softer Japanese bone structure versus the sharper Korean jawline. Flux 2 Pro tended to produce more similar-looking results regardless of the nationality specified, suggesting less nuanced training on these distinctions.

Tip: Include cultural clothing cues (kimono collar, hanbok) and lighting contexts (shoji screen, studio lighting) to help guide models toward the intended nationality.

Deep Dive

Chinese Regional Variation

Testing whether models understand the significant differences between Northern and Southern Chinese features.

Nano Banana Pro
"Portrait of a Southern Chinese Cantonese woman in her 30s fr..."
Nano Banana Pro result
Model: nano-banana-pro
Portrait of a Southern Chinese Cantonese woman in her 30s from Guangzhou, softer rounder face shape with gentler bone structure typical of southern regions, warm olive-tan skin with golden undertones, slightly wider-set eyes with natural double eyelid, smaller rounder nose, full lips, wearing jade green silk cheongsam, warm humid afternoon light characteristic of South China, warm friendly expression, shot on Hasselblad at f/2.8
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Seedream V4.5
"Portrait of a Southern Chinese Cantonese woman in her 30s fr..."
Seedream V4.5 result
Model: seedream-v4.5
Portrait of a Southern Chinese Cantonese woman in her 30s from Guangzhou, softer rounder face shape with gentler bone structure typical of southern regions, warm olive-tan skin with golden undertones, slightly wider-set eyes with natural double eyelid, smaller rounder nose, full lips, wearing jade green silk cheongsam, warm humid afternoon light characteristic of South China, warm friendly expression, shot on Hasselblad at f/2.8
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Qwen Image
"Portrait of a Southern Chinese Cantonese woman in her 30s fr..."
Qwen Image result
Model: qwen-image-2512
Portrait of a Southern Chinese Cantonese woman in her 30s from Guangzhou, softer rounder face shape with gentler bone structure typical of southern regions, warm olive-tan skin with golden undertones, slightly wider-set eyes with natural double eyelid, smaller rounder nose, full lips, wearing jade green silk cheongsam, warm humid afternoon light characteristic of South China, warm friendly expression, shot on Hasselblad at f/2.8
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Flux 2 Pro
"Portrait of a Southern Chinese Cantonese woman in her 30s fr..."
Flux 2 Pro result
Model: flux-2-pro
Portrait of a Southern Chinese Cantonese woman in her 30s from Guangzhou, softer rounder face shape with gentler bone structure typical of southern regions, warm olive-tan skin with golden undertones, slightly wider-set eyes with natural double eyelid, smaller rounder nose, full lips, wearing jade green silk cheongsam, warm humid afternoon light characteristic of South China, warm friendly expression, shot on Hasselblad at f/2.8
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China spans an enormous geographic and ethnic range. Northern Han Chinese typically display broader facial structure, fairer skin, and more pronounced bone definition—shaped by colder climates and different genetic heritage. Southern Chinese features, like those from Guangdong/Cantonese regions, tend toward softer structure, warmer skin tones, and different facial proportions.

Qwen Image, developed by the Chinese company Alibaba, shows the strongest understanding of these regional distinctions in our testing. The other models often default to a generic "Chinese" appearance that doesn't capture regional variation. For projects targeting specific Chinese regions or depicting regional characters, this distinction matters significantly.

Note: China has 56 recognized ethnic groups with vastly different features. Han Chinese (the majority) itself varies significantly by region. For specific ethnic minorities like Uyghur or Tibetan, entirely different prompt approaches are needed.

Deep Dive

Southeast Asian Accuracy

Vietnamese, Thai, and Filipino features present distinct challenges from East Asian portraits.

Nano Banana Pro
"Portrait of a Filipino woman in her mid-20s, distinctive Sou..."
Nano Banana Pro result
Model: nano-banana-pro
Portrait of a Filipino woman in her mid-20s, distinctive Southeast Asian features with warm golden-brown skin showing Malay influence, round face with soft features, wide-set dark brown eyes, broader nose with rounded tip, full lips with natural warm tone, long wavy black hair showing Spanish heritage influence, wearing coral sundress, bright tropical sunlight, joyful natural smile, shot on Sony at f/2
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Seedream V4.5
"Portrait of a Filipino woman in her mid-20s, distinctive Sou..."
Seedream V4.5 result
Model: seedream-v4.5
Portrait of a Filipino woman in her mid-20s, distinctive Southeast Asian features with warm golden-brown skin showing Malay influence, round face with soft features, wide-set dark brown eyes, broader nose with rounded tip, full lips with natural warm tone, long wavy black hair showing Spanish heritage influence, wearing coral sundress, bright tropical sunlight, joyful natural smile, shot on Sony at f/2
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Qwen Image
"Portrait of a Filipino woman in her mid-20s, distinctive Sou..."
Qwen Image result
Model: qwen-image-2512
Portrait of a Filipino woman in her mid-20s, distinctive Southeast Asian features with warm golden-brown skin showing Malay influence, round face with soft features, wide-set dark brown eyes, broader nose with rounded tip, full lips with natural warm tone, long wavy black hair showing Spanish heritage influence, wearing coral sundress, bright tropical sunlight, joyful natural smile, shot on Sony at f/2
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Flux 2 Pro
"Portrait of a Filipino woman in her mid-20s, distinctive Sou..."
Flux 2 Pro result
Model: flux-2-pro
Portrait of a Filipino woman in her mid-20s, distinctive Southeast Asian features with warm golden-brown skin showing Malay influence, round face with soft features, wide-set dark brown eyes, broader nose with rounded tip, full lips with natural warm tone, long wavy black hair showing Spanish heritage influence, wearing coral sundress, bright tropical sunlight, joyful natural smile, shot on Sony at f/2
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Southeast Asian features differ markedly from East Asian—warmer skin tones with golden or bronze undertones, softer facial structures, broader noses, and often wider-set eyes. Filipino features add complexity with Spanish colonial heritage creating unique mixed characteristics not found elsewhere in Asia.

Seedream V4.5, from ByteDance with significant Southeast Asian user exposure through TikTok, often handles these distinctions well. However, even Asian-origin models can sometimes default to East Asian features when asked for "Asian" without specification. Explicit detail about skin tone, facial structure, and regional context helps all models produce more accurate results.

Deep Dive

Asian Skin Undertone Consistency

Getting the subtle pink, yellow, and golden undertones right across different Asian nationalities.

Nano Banana Pro
"Portrait comparing skin undertones: a Mongolian woman in her..."
Nano Banana Pro result
Model: nano-banana-pro
Portrait comparing skin undertones: a Mongolian woman in her late 30s with distinctive Central Asian features, fair skin with warm peachy undertones and natural ruddiness on cheeks from continental climate, broad high cheekbones creating distinctive face shape, narrow eyes with slight epicanthic fold, strong defined features, wearing deep red traditional deel collar, harsh winter light showing skin's natural warmth against cold, stoic proud expression, shot on Leica at f/4
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Seedream V4.5
"Portrait comparing skin undertones: a Mongolian woman in her..."
Seedream V4.5 result
Model: seedream-v4.5
Portrait comparing skin undertones: a Mongolian woman in her late 30s with distinctive Central Asian features, fair skin with warm peachy undertones and natural ruddiness on cheeks from continental climate, broad high cheekbones creating distinctive face shape, narrow eyes with slight epicanthic fold, strong defined features, wearing deep red traditional deel collar, harsh winter light showing skin's natural warmth against cold, stoic proud expression, shot on Leica at f/4
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Qwen Image
"Portrait comparing skin undertones: a Mongolian woman in her..."
Qwen Image result
Model: qwen-image-2512
Portrait comparing skin undertones: a Mongolian woman in her late 30s with distinctive Central Asian features, fair skin with warm peachy undertones and natural ruddiness on cheeks from continental climate, broad high cheekbones creating distinctive face shape, narrow eyes with slight epicanthic fold, strong defined features, wearing deep red traditional deel collar, harsh winter light showing skin's natural warmth against cold, stoic proud expression, shot on Leica at f/4
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Flux 2 Pro
"Portrait comparing skin undertones: a Mongolian woman in her..."
Flux 2 Pro result
Model: flux-2-pro
Portrait comparing skin undertones: a Mongolian woman in her late 30s with distinctive Central Asian features, fair skin with warm peachy undertones and natural ruddiness on cheeks from continental climate, broad high cheekbones creating distinctive face shape, narrow eyes with slight epicanthic fold, strong defined features, wearing deep red traditional deel collar, harsh winter light showing skin's natural warmth against cold, stoic proud expression, shot on Leica at f/4
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Asian skin undertones vary significantly: Japanese skin often has cool pink undertones, Korean skin tends toward neutral, Northern Chinese can show warm yellow tones, while Southeast Asian skin typically displays golden or bronze warmth. Getting these undertones right—rather than defaulting to a uniform "Asian yellow"—separates excellent models from adequate ones.

Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro) typically shows the most nuanced undertone accuracy, followed by Qwen. Flux 2 Pro sometimes struggles with the subtle distinctions, producing skin tones that read as generically "Asian" rather than nationality-specific. When undertone accuracy matters—fashion, beauty, or cultural content—test each model with your specific requirements.

Tip: Specify undertones explicitly in your prompts: 'cool pink undertones' for Japanese, 'neutral glass skin' for Korean, 'warm golden' for Southeast Asian. This guidance helps all models produce more accurate results.

Specifications

Asian Portrait Capability Comparison

How each model performs across nationality distinction and portrait quality metrics.

FeatureNano Banana ProSeedream V4.5Qwen ImageFlux 2 Pro
Japanese distinctionVery GoodGoodExcellentGood
Korean distinctionVery GoodVery GoodExcellentGood
Chinese regional variationGoodGoodExcellentModerate
Southeast Asian accuracyGoodVery GoodVery GoodModerate
Asian skin undertonesExcellentVery GoodVery GoodGood
Overall photorealismExcellentVery GoodVery GoodVery Good
Cost tierPremiumMid-tierBudgetMid-tier
Generation speed~8s~2.5s~4s~6s
Creator originGoogleByteDanceAlibabaBFL
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Test Asian nationality distinction with your own prompts. Qwen Image shows the strongest differentiation between Japanese, Korean, and Chinese features in our testing.

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