FLUX Pro vs 
Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana 2 is the newer model, released after FLUX Pro.
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, Nano Banana 2 has the edge: newer, major provider backing.
| Spec | FLUX Pro | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | — | Closed |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | — | No |
| Released | Nov 2024 | Feb 2026 |
Where to run it
FLUX Pro
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 Pro and Nano Banana 2?
FLUX Pro is developed by Black Forest Labs while Nano Banana 2 is developed by Google AI. You can compare their actual outputs across 16 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, FLUX Pro or Nano Banana 2?
It depends on your use case. FLUX Pro and Nano Banana 2 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 16 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare FLUX Pro and Nano Banana 2 on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of FLUX Pro and Nano Banana 2 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
Against the newest arrivals
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- Nano Banana 2 vs Recraft V4.1 FlashLanded Sep 2026
- FLUX Pro vs GPT Image 2.5 SunburstLanded Sep 2026
- Nano Banana 2 vs GPT Image 2.5 FlareLanded Sep 2026
- FLUX Pro vs Nano Banana 2 LiteLanded Jun 2026
- Nano Banana 2 vs Riverflow V2.5 FastLanded Jun 2026
Same lab, same size, long tail
- FLUX Pro vs FLUX.3 ImageSame lab
- FLUX Pro vs Recraft V4.1 FlashSame size
- Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana 2.1Same lab
- Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana 2 LiteSame lab
- Nano Banana 2 vs Stable Diffusion XLSame size
- Nano Banana 2 vs Seedream 4Same size
- Nano Banana 2 vs Seedream 4.5Same size
- Nano Banana 2 vs Stable Diffusion 3.5 MediumSame size
