AI image model comparison
Nano Banana 2 vs FLUX.2 Flex
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, a.k.a. "Nano Banana 2," is Google’s latest state of the art image generation and editing model, delivering Pro-level visual quality at Flash speed.
- Per image
- $0.067
- Output / 1M
- $60
- Image Elo
- 1277
Black Forest Labs
FLUX.2 Flex
FLUX.2 [flex] excels at rendering complex text, typography, and fine details, and supports multi-reference editing in the same unified architecture.
- Per image
- $0.06
- Output / 1M
- $14.65
- Image Elo
- 1200
At a glance
Quick verdict
Which model wins on the things that matter most when you're making images.
Cheaper per image
FLUX.2 Flex
$0.06 vs $0.067, 1.1x cheaper
Better image quality
Nano Banana 2
1277 vs 1200 Elo in blind votes
Better at editing
Not available
Not enough arena data
Newer release
Nano Banana 2
Released June 18, 2026
Quality
Image quality rankings
Elo ratings from Design Arena, where people vote between two anonymous images made from the same prompt. Higher is better.
Image generation
Nano Banana 2#4 · 65.1% wins1277Image editing
Nano Banana 2Not availableGraphic design
Nano Banana 2#4 · 66.3% wins1262Logos
Nano Banana 2#4 · 62.9% wins1262Pricing
Nano Banana 2 vs FLUX.2 Flex price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.067 | $0.06 |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $60 | $14.65 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | 1,120 | 4,096 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | $0.50 | Included |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
Nano Banana 2$0.067Social media batch
50 images
Nano Banana 2$3.36Product catalog
1,000 images
Nano Banana 2$67.20Specs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image, Text | Image |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 131K tokens | 67K tokens |
| Reasoning step | Optional | No |
| Release date | June 18, 2026 | November 25, 2025 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Image editingAccepts reference or source images | Supported | Supported |
| Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it made | Supported | Not supported |
| Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning step | Supported | Not supported |
| Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image | Supported | Supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Supported | Not supported |
Keep exploring
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Our take
FLUX.2 Flex is 1.1x cheaper per image. The right pick depends on your workload, so the quickest way to settle it is to send the same prompt to both and compare.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Nano Banana 2 or FLUX.2 Flex cheaper?
FLUX.2 Flex is cheaper at about $0.06 per standard image, compared with $0.067 for Nano Banana 2. For 1,000 images that is $60 versus $67.20.
Which makes better images, Nano Banana 2 or FLUX.2 Flex?
In blind votes on Design Arena, Nano Banana 2 has an image generation Elo of 1277 and FLUX.2 Flex has 1200, putting Nano Banana 2 ahead. Taste varies by style, so the best test is running your own prompts through both.
Can Nano Banana 2 and FLUX.2 Flex edit existing images?
Yes. Both accept reference images, so you can upload a photo and ask for changes like a new background, different lighting, or added text.
Can I use Nano Banana 2 and FLUX.2 Flex at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see Nano Banana 2 and FLUX.2 Flex results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to Nano Banana 2 and FLUX.2 Flex at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.