FLUX.3 Image vs 
Nano Banana 2 Lite
FLUX.3 Image is the newer model, released after Nano Banana 2 Lite.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Which answer wins?
Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, FLUX.3 Image has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.
| Spec | FLUX.3 Image | Nano Banana 2 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | — | $0.25/M tokens |
| Output price | — | $1.5/M tokens |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | — |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Jun 2026 |
| At 10M a month | not listed | $2.50 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
FLUX.3 Image1 host
Nano Banana 2 Lite
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
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 2 Lite?
FLUX.3 Image is developed by Black Forest Labs while Nano Banana 2 Lite 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 2 Lite?
It depends on your use case. FLUX.3 Image and Nano Banana 2 Lite 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 2 Lite on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of FLUX.3 Image and Nano Banana 2 Lite 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.
More comparisons
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