Nano Banana Pro vs Nano Banana 2
A practical comparison of two image models: what each does best, what it costs, and how they differ on the same prompts.
Quick verdict
Google’s Gemini 3 Pro Image: photoreal scenes with world knowledge, up to 4K.
Choose Nano Banana Pro for
- Photoreal lifestyle and portrait images
- Image editing and multi-reference compositing
- Infographics that need factual detail
Fast, affordable Gemini Flash image generation with up to 4K output.
Choose Nano Banana 2 for
- Brainstorming and drafts
- High-volume social content
- Quick photo edits
Specs side by side
| Spec | Nano Banana Pro | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | ||
| Type | image | image |
| Where to use it | AiLoft web app, Gemini app, Gemini API / Vertex AI | AiLoft web app, Gemini API |
| Price | 10 credits / image | 5 credits / image |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Resolutions | 1K · 2K · 4K | 1K · 2K · 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1 · 2:3 · 3:2 · 3:4 · 4:3 · 9:16 · 16:9 | 1:1 · 2:3 · 3:2 · 3:4 · 4:3 · 9:16 · 16:9 |
| Reference / start images | Yes | Yes |
| Transparent background | No | No |
Same prompt, side by side
Each test stresses a different skill. Click “Run both” to send the prompt to both models at once — results appear next to each other.
Text rendering
What it testsSpelling, kerning and layout of a multi-line headline.
A minimalist concert poster for a jazz night called "BLUE HOUR SESSIONS", date "FRI 14 NOV", deep navy background, a single brass trumpet lit by a warm spotlight, Swiss-style typography, generous negative space
Photorealism
What it testsSkin texture, natural light and believable depth of field.
Candid street portrait of an elderly fisherman mending a net at golden hour, weathered skin, salt in his beard, harbor bokeh behind him, shot on 85mm f/1.8, natural color grading
Product shot
What it testsMaterials, reflections and clean e-commerce lighting.
Premium product photo of a frosted glass perfume bottle with a brushed gold cap on a travertine plinth, soft window light from the left, subtle shadow, beige seamless backdrop, 1:1
Complex scene
What it testsCounting objects and placing many elements correctly.
Isometric illustration of a tiny cozy bookshop: three shelves, a sleeping orange cat on the counter, a red bicycle outside the door, two customers reading, warm evening lights, pastel palette
Strengths and limitations
Nano Banana Pro
- Photorealism with accurate lighting and materials
- Blends up to several reference images into one scene
- Keeps characters consistent across edits
- Flat price for 1K, 2K and 4K output
- No transparent background output
- Fewer aspect ratios than GPT Image 2.5
- Slower than Nano Banana 2 on simple prompts
Nano Banana 2
- Lowest cost per image on AiLoft
- Quick turnaround for iteration
- Solid editing with reference images
- Less fine detail than Nano Banana Pro
- Text rendering less reliable than GPT Image 2.5
Real examples
FAQ
Is Nano Banana Pro better than Nano Banana 2?
Neither wins everywhere. Nano Banana Pro’s standout strength: photorealism with accurate lighting and materials. Nano Banana 2’s standout strength: lowest cost per image on ailoft. The quickest way to decide is to run your own prompt on both.
Which is cheaper, Nano Banana Pro or Nano Banana 2?
Nano Banana Pro: 10 credits / image Nano Banana 2: 5 credits / image
Can I use Nano Banana Pro and Nano Banana 2 in one place?
Yes. In AiLoft’s compare mode you select both Nano Banana Pro and Nano Banana 2, write one prompt, and get both results side by side. Each model is charged at its normal credit price.
Are Nano Banana Pro and Nano Banana 2 open source?
Nano Banana Pro is closed. Nano Banana 2 is closed.
Stop guessing — compare on your own prompt
Pick up to 4 image models (or 3 video models), write one prompt, and see every result side by side.