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  3. FLUX.3 Image vs Nano Banana
Updated Oct 2026

FLUX.3 Image vs Nano Banana

FLUX.3 Image is the newer model, released after Nano Banana.

Hyperrealistic Portrait

One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.

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FLUX.3 Image
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Nano Banana

Which answer wins?

Price and specs

FLUX.3 Image and Nano Banana compared across 19 shared prompts
SpecFLUX.3 ImageNano Banana
Weights—Closed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedOct 2026Aug 2025
Where to run it2 hosts
FLUX.3 Image1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • BBlack Forest Labs–not listed in·–not listed out·47k·99.5% up
Nano Banana1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Google Vertex AI$0.30 in·$2.50 out·33k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between FLUX.3 Image and Nano Banana?

FLUX.3 Image is developed by Black Forest Labs while Nano Banana is developed by Google AI. You can compare their actual outputs across 19 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, FLUX.3 Image or Nano Banana?

It depends on your use case. FLUX.3 Image and Nano Banana each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 19 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare FLUX.3 Image and Nano Banana on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of FLUX.3 Image and Nano Banana across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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Same lab, same size, long tail

  • FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX 2 MaxVersion compare
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  • Nano Banana vs Hy Image 3.5 PreviewSame size
  • FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX ProSame lab
  • FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX SchnellVersion compare
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Gemini 2.5 Flash ImageSame size
  • FLUX.3 Image vs GPT Image 1.5Same size

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  • FLUX.3 Image19 outputs, specs and price
  • Nano Banana19 outputs, specs and price
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