AI image model comparison
Nano Banana 2 Lite vs Nano Banana 2
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) is Google's fastest, most cost-efficient Gemini image model, built for high-velocity developer pipelines and rapid-fire visual exploration.
- Per image
- Not available
- Output / 1M
- $30
- Image Elo
- Not available
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
At a glance
Quick verdict
Which model wins on the things that matter most when you're making images.
Cheaper per image
Not available
Only one lists a per-image price
Better image quality
Not available
Not enough arena data
Better at editing
Not available
Not enough arena data
Newer release
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Released June 30, 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 LiteNot availableNano Banana 2#4 · 65.1% wins1277Image editing
Nano Banana 2 LiteNot availableNano Banana 2Not availableGraphic design
Nano Banana 2 LiteNot availableNano Banana 2#4 · 66.3% wins1262Logos
Nano Banana 2 LiteNot availableNano Banana 2#4 · 62.9% wins1262Pricing
Nano Banana 2 Lite vs Nano Banana 2 price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 Lite | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | Not available | $0.067 |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $30 | $60 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | Not available | 1,120 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | $0.25 | $0.50 |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
Nano Banana 2 LiteNot availableNano Banana 2$0.067Social media batch
50 images
Nano Banana 2 LiteNot availableNano Banana 2$3.36Product catalog
1,000 images
Nano Banana 2 LiteNot availableNano 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 Lite | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 66K tokens | 131K tokens |
| Reasoning step | Optional | Optional |
| Release date | June 30, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 Lite | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image editingAccepts reference or source images | Supported | Supported |
| Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it made | Supported | Supported |
| Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning step | Supported | Supported |
| Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image | Supported | Supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Supported | Supported |
Keep exploring
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can Nano Banana 2 Lite and Nano Banana 2 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 Lite and Nano Banana 2 at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see Nano Banana 2 Lite and Nano Banana 2 results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to Nano Banana 2 Lite and Nano Banana 2 at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.