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Nano Banana 2 — AI Model Review

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Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Nano Banana 2 performance data on Rival is based on blind head-to-head community voting. All vote data is part of Rival's open dataset of 21,000+ human preference judgments across 200+ AI models. Model responses are curated from 18 challenges.

Nano Banana 2

Nano Banana 2

Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview) is Google's latest state-of-the-art image generation and editing model, delivering Pro-level visual quality at Flash speed. It combines advanced contextual understanding with fast, cost-efficient inference, making complex image generation and iterative edits significantly more accessible.

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Provider
Google
Release Date
2026-02-26
Size
LARGE
Parameters
Not disclosed

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Model Responses

18 outputs from Nano Banana 2

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Nano Banana 2Architectural Blueprint Sheet
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Nano Banana 2
Architectural Blueprint Sheet
Architectural Blueprint Sheet
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Nano Banana 2Claymation Absurd Ad
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Nano Banana 2
Claymation Absurd Ad
Claymation Absurd Ad
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Nano Banana 2Fluid Dynamics Explainer
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Nano Banana 2
Fluid Dynamics Explainer
Fluid Dynamics Explainer
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Nano Banana 2Glass Caustics Still Life
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Glass Caustics Still Life
Glass Caustics Still Life
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Nano Banana 2Imaginary Transit Map
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Nano Banana 2
Imaginary Transit Map
Imaginary Transit Map
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Nano Banana 2Museum Exhibit: Odd Artifact
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Nano Banana 2
Museum Exhibit: Odd Artifact
Museum Exhibit: Odd Artifact
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Nano Banana 2Pixelated Game Background
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Nano Banana 2
Pixelated Game Background
Pixelated Game Background
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Nano Banana 2Botanical Scientific Plate
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Nano Banana 2
Botanical Scientific Plate
Botanical Scientific Plate
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Nano Banana 2Corkboard Outfit Collage
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Nano Banana 2
Corkboard Outfit Collage
Corkboard Outfit Collage
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Nano Banana 2Futuristic City
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Futuristic City
Futuristic City
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Nano Banana 2Hyperrealistic Portrait
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Hyperrealistic Portrait
Hyperrealistic Portrait
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Nano Banana 2Isometric Cutaway Home
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Nano Banana 2
Isometric Cutaway Home
Isometric Cutaway Home
Sponsored
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Nano Banana 2Product Visualization
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Nano Banana 2
Product Visualization
Product Visualization
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Nano Banana 2Brand Poster Design
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Nano Banana 2
Brand Poster Design
Brand Poster Design
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Nano Banana 2Fantasy Character Design
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Nano Banana 2
Fantasy Character Design
Fantasy Character Design
Sponsored
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Nano Banana 2Illustrated Scene
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Nano Banana 2
Illustrated Scene
Illustrated Scene
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Nano Banana 2Microscope Slide Microcosm
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Nano Banana 2
Microscope Slide Microcosm
Microscope Slide Microcosm
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Nano Banana 2Packaging Shelf Mockup
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Nano Banana 2
Packaging Shelf Mockup
Packaging Shelf Mockup

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