GPT Image 2.0 vs Nano Banana 2

GPT Image 2.0 and Nano Banana 2 differ on 3 specifications — from what each one costs to which inputs it accepts. Every value below is read from the live model catalog, so it stays current as new versions ship.

Which should you use?

Same 1K-to-4K coverage on both, with GPT Image 2.0 an order of magnitude cheaper at entry. Nano Banana 2's case rests on output quality for your particular subject, not on capability.

GPT Image 2.0 covers 1K, 2K, 3K and 4K from a fraction of a credit to about 6.5. Nano Banana 2 covers 1K, 2K and 4K from 9 to 23. Both handle image editing as well as generation.

On paper GPT Image 2.0 covers one more tier for roughly a tenth of the entry cost, which makes it the obvious default for anything generated in quantity.

Since capability is effectively matched, this comes down to which output you prefer, and that is worth ten minutes with the same prompt in both rather than taking anyone's word for it — including this page's.

Pick GPT Image 2.0 when

  • You want the lowest cost per image and the widest tier coverage, including 3K.
  • You are generating variations in bulk.

Pick Nano Banana 2 when

  • A side-by-side on your material shows Nano Banana 2 handling it better.
  • You are already standardised on the Nano Banana line for editing work.

Checked against both models on 2026-08-09.

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Side-by-side specs

How GPT Image 2.0 and Nano Banana 2 compare when used for Text to Image.

GPT Image 2.0 versus Nano Banana 2 specifications for Text to Image
SpecificationGPT Image 2.0Nano Banana 2
Starting pricefrom 2 credits per megapixelfrom 9 credits per generation
VersionsStandardStandard
Resolution1k, 2k, 3k, 4k1k, 2k, 4k
Aspect ratios21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, 9:2121:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16
Text promptYesYes
Reference imagesUp to 10Up to 10
Try both in the Text to Image generator

Frequently asked questions

Is GPT Image 2.0 or Nano Banana 2 better?
Same 1K-to-4K coverage on both, with GPT Image 2.0 an order of magnitude cheaper at entry. Nano Banana 2's case rests on output quality for your particular subject, not on capability.
What's the difference between GPT Image 2.0 and Nano Banana 2?
GPT Image 2.0 and Nano Banana 2 differ on 3 tracked specifications, covering price, output resolution, duration limits and which inputs each one accepts. Both are available on ZOOOP for Text to Image, so you can run the same prompt through each and compare the results directly.
Can I use both GPT Image 2.0 and Nano Banana 2 on ZOOOP?
Yes. One ZOOOP account gives you both GPT Image 2.0 and Nano Banana 2 — plus every other model in the catalog — on the same credits, with no separate subscription per provider. You can switch models mid-project and keep your prompt.

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Specifications are read from the live ZOOOP model catalog and change as providers ship new versions. Credit figures are starting prices — the final cost depends on resolution, duration and the options you pick.