Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana 2 Lite

Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana 2 Lite differ on 2 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.

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Nano Banana 2.1

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Nano Banana 2 Lite

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Side-by-side specs

How Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana 2 Lite compare when used for Text to Image.

Nano Banana 2.1 versus Nano Banana 2 Lite specifications for Text to Image
SpecificationNano Banana 2.1Nano Banana 2 Lite
Starting pricefrom 6 credits per generationfrom 2 credits per generation
VersionsStandardStandard
Resolution1k, 2k, 4kNot applicable
Aspect ratios8:1, 4:1, 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, 1:4, 1:8, auto8:1, 4:1, 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, 1:4, 1:8, auto
Text promptYesYes
Reference imagesUp to 14Up to 14
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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana 2 Lite differ on 2 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.
Is Nano Banana 2.1 or Nano Banana 2 Lite cheaper?
Nano Banana 2 Lite starts at 2 credits, against 6 for Nano Banana 2.1. Both are starting prices: the final cost scales with resolution, duration and any extra options you turn on.
Can I use both Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana 2 Lite on ZOOOP?
Yes. One ZOOOP account gives you both Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana 2 Lite — 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.