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  3. Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana 2.1
Updated Oct 2026

Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana 2.1

Nano Banana 2.1 is the newer model, released after Nano Banana 2.

Hyperrealistic Portrait

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

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Nano Banana 2
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Nano Banana 2.1

Which answer wins?

Price and specs

Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana 2.1 compared across 18 shared prompts
SpecNano Banana 2Nano Banana 2.1
Input price—$1.5/M tokens
Output price—$7.5/M tokens
Context window—66K tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedFeb 2026Oct 2026
At 10M a month–not listed$15.00$15.00
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it3 hosts
Nano Banana 22 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Google Vertex AI$0.50 in·$3.00 out·131k·100% up
  • Google AI Studio$0.50 in·$3.00 out·66k·100% up
Nano Banana 2.11 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Google AI Studio$1.50 in·$7.50 out·66k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 6 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana 2.1?

Both are developed by Google AI but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 18 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Nano Banana 2 or Nano Banana 2.1?

It depends on your use case. Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana 2.1 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 18 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana 2.1 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana 2.1 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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