Nano Banana 2 LitevsPlayground v2.5 (Aesthetic)
Nano Banana 2 Lite is the newer model, released after Playground v2.5 (Aesthetic).
| Spec | Nano Banana 2 Lite | Playground v2.5 (Aesthetic) |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.25/M tokens | — |
| Output price | $1.5/M tokens | — |
| Parameters | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Weights | — | Open |
| Released | Jun 2026 | Feb 2024 |
Our Verdict
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Playground v2.5 (Aesthetic)
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.
Too close to call
API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Input
$0.25
Output
$1.50
Playground v2.5 (Aesthetic)
Input
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Output
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