Nano Banana 2 vs 
Qwen Image (Fast)
Nano Banana 2 is the newer model, released after Qwen Image (Fast).
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 | Nano Banana 2 | Qwen Image (Fast) |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Weights | Closed | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | — |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Dec 2025 |
Where to run it
Qwen Image (Fast)
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Nano Banana 2 and Qwen Image (Fast)?
Nano Banana 2 is developed by Google AI while Qwen Image (Fast) is developed by Qwen. You can compare their actual outputs across 16 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Nano Banana 2 or Qwen Image (Fast)?
It depends on your use case. Nano Banana 2 and Qwen Image (Fast) 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 Nano Banana 2 and Qwen Image (Fast) on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Nano Banana 2 and Qwen Image (Fast) 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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- Qwen Image (Fast) vs Recraft V4.1 FlashLanded Sep 2026
- Nano Banana 2 vs GPT Image 2.5 SunburstLanded Sep 2026
- Qwen Image (Fast) vs GPT Image 2.5 FlareLanded Sep 2026
- Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana 2 LiteLanded Jun 2026
- Qwen Image (Fast) vs Riverflow V2.5 FastLanded Jun 2026
Same lab, same size, long tail
- Nano Banana 2 vs Imagen 4Same lab
- Nano Banana 2 vs Imagen 3 FastSame lab
- Qwen Image (Fast) vs Hy Image 3.5 PreviewSame size
- Qwen Image (Fast) vs Nano Banana 2.1Same size
- Nano Banana 2 vs Grok Imagine ImageSame size
- Nano Banana 2 vs HiDream L1 (Fast)Same size
- Nano Banana 2 vs Hunyuan Image 3Same size
- Nano Banana 2 vs Ideogram v3 BalancedSame size
