AI image model comparison
Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs Nano Banana 2 Lite
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
Tencent
Hy Image 3.5 Preview
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is a unified image generation and editing model from Tencent.
- Per image
- Not available
- Output / 1M
- $1.60
- Image Elo
- Not available
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
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
Not available
Not enough arena data
Better at editing
Not available
Not enough arena data
Newer release
Hy Image 3.5 Preview
Released October 5, 2026
Pricing
Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs Nano Banana 2 Lite price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | Not available | Not available |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $1.60 | $30 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | Not available | Not available |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included | $0.25 |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
Nano Banana 2 LiteNot availableSocial media batch
50 images
Nano Banana 2 LiteNot availableProduct catalog
1,000 images
Nano Banana 2 LiteNot availableSpecs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image | Image, Text |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 100K tokens | 66K tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | Optional |
| Release date | October 5, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Image editingAccepts reference or source images | Supported | Supported |
| Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it made | Not supported | Supported |
| Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning step | Not supported | Supported |
| Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image | Not supported | Supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Not supported | Supported |
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Nano Banana 2 Lite 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 Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Nano Banana 2 Lite at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Nano Banana 2 Lite results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Nano Banana 2 Lite at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.