Gemini vs Qwen Chat: UI comparison
How Gemini (Google) and Qwen Chat (Alibaba) compare on a desktop screen in the week of October 19, 2026: 3 differences and 4 similarities, measured from each product's weekly screenshot.
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Differences
- Gemini shows 11 menu items; Qwen Chat shows 12.
- Qwen Chat's sidebar is wider than Gemini's (19% vs 4% of the screen width).
- Gemini was captured in dark mode; Qwen Chat in light mode.
Similarities
- Both message boxes cover about 4% of the screen.
- Both use 3 text sizes.
- Neither shows a note about the AI's limits.
- Both message boxes sit in the middle third of the screen.
Latest menu changes
Gemini
Week of October 12, 2026, compared with the week of October 5, 2026:
- The icon of a sidebar button changed (diamond icon → clock icon).
- An icon button (hexagon icon) now appears in the sidebar.
Qwen Chat
Week of October 12, 2026, compared with the week of October 5, 2026:
- A new Create item appears in the sidebar.