Hy Image 3.5 Preview vs 
Nano Banana Pro
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is the newer model, released after Nano Banana Pro.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Price and specs
| Spec | Hy Image 3.5 Preview | Nano Banana Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | — | Closed |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Nov 2025 |
Where to run it
Hy Image 3.5 Preview1 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Nano Banana Pro?
Hy Image 3.5 Preview is developed by Tencent while Nano Banana Pro 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, Hy Image 3.5 Preview or Nano Banana Pro?
It depends on your use case. Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Nano Banana Pro 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 Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Nano Banana Pro on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Hy Image 3.5 Preview and Nano Banana Pro 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
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- Nano Banana Pro vs Nano Banana 2Same lab
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