AI image model comparison
GPT-5 Image Mini vs GPT-5 Image
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
OpenAI
GPT-5 Image Mini
GPT-5 Image Mini combines OpenAI's advanced language capabilities, powered by [GPT-5 Mini](https://openrouter.ai/openai/gpt-5-mini), with GPT Image 1 Mini for efficient image generation.
- Per image
- Not available
- Output / 1M
- $8
- Image Elo
- 1184
OpenAI
GPT-5 Image
[GPT-5](https://openrouter.ai/openai/gpt-5) Image combines OpenAI's GPT-5 model with state-of-the-art image generation capabilities.
- Per image
- Not available
- Output / 1M
- $40
- Image Elo
- 1192
At a glance
Quick verdict
Which model wins on the things that matter most when you're making images.
Cheaper per image
Not available
Per-image price is not available
Better image quality
GPT-5 Image
1192 vs 1184 Elo in blind votes
Better at editing
Not available
Not enough arena data
Newer release
GPT-5 Image Mini
Released October 16, 2025
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
GPT-5 Image Mini#11 · 51% wins1184GPT-5 Image#9 · 53.9% wins1192Image editing
GPT-5 Image MiniNot availableGPT-5 ImageNot availableGraphic design
GPT-5 Image Mini#11 · 47.7% wins1166GPT-5 Image#9 · 48.9% wins1173Logos
GPT-5 Image Mini#8 · 51.4% wins1208GPT-5 Image#9 · 52.7% wins1202Pricing
GPT-5 Image Mini vs GPT-5 Image price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | GPT-5 Image Mini | GPT-5 Image |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | Not available | Not available |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $8 | $40 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | Not available | Not available |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | $2.50 | $10 |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
GPT-5 Image MiniNot availableGPT-5 ImageNot availableSocial media batch
50 images
GPT-5 Image MiniNot availableGPT-5 ImageNot availableProduct catalog
1,000 images
GPT-5 Image MiniNot availableGPT-5 ImageNot availableSpecs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | GPT-5 Image Mini | GPT-5 Image |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | File, Image, Text | File, Image, Text |
| Produces | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 400K tokens | 400K tokens |
| Reasoning step | Always on | Always on |
| Release date | October 16, 2025 | October 14, 2025 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | GPT-5 Image Mini | GPT-5 Image |
|---|---|---|
| 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
More on these models
Other head-to-heads, the full model page, and the alternatives list for each model.
GPT-5 Image MiniView full model details- GPT-5 Image Mini vs MAI-Image-2.5
- GPT-5 Image Mini vs GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
- GPT-5 Image Mini vs Nano Banana 2 Lite
- GPT-5 Image Mini vs GPT-5.4 Image 2
- GPT-5 Image Mini vs GPT Image 2
- GPT-5 Image Mini vs GPT Image 2.5 Flare
- GPT-5 Image Mini vs Nano Banana 2.1
- GPT-5 Image Mini vs Hy Image 3.5 Preview
- GPT-5 Image Mini vs GPT Image 1
GPT-5 ImageView full model details- GPT-5 Image vs MAI-Image-2.5
- GPT-5 Image vs GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
- GPT-5 Image vs Nano Banana 2 Lite
- GPT-5 Image vs GPT-5.4 Image 2
- GPT-5 Image vs GPT Image 2
- GPT-5 Image vs GPT Image 2.5 Flare
- GPT-5 Image vs Ming Image 0.1 Design
- GPT-5 Image vs Nano Banana 2.1
- GPT-5 Image vs Hy Image 3.5 Preview
- GPT-5 Image vs GPT Image 1
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which makes better images, GPT-5 Image Mini or GPT-5 Image?
In blind votes on Design Arena, GPT-5 Image Mini has an image generation Elo of 1184 and GPT-5 Image has 1192, putting GPT-5 Image ahead. Taste varies by style, so the best test is running your own prompts through both.
Can GPT-5 Image Mini and GPT-5 Image 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 GPT-5 Image Mini and GPT-5 Image at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see GPT-5 Image Mini and GPT-5 Image results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to GPT-5 Image Mini and GPT-5 Image at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.