Photographer feels Gemini image quality has fallen since April
A photographer has used Gemini to test different angles and poses before taking real photos. In April 2026, the results were good enough to make Gemini a favorite tool, while ChatGPT's image output felt comparatively rough.
Gemini's image quality now feels deliberately reduced, especially for . The photographer ly pays for the and wonders whether stronger are being reserved for the , but provides no evidence that this is happening.
Key points
- Gemini was used to test camera angles and poses before real photo shoots.
- The April 2026 results felt better than ChatGPT's image output at the time.
- The is the .
- A deliberate quality limit or an Ultra-only feature difference is suspected.
- No controlled comparison or proof of a plan-based restriction is provided.