Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image)
Google · Mid · Omnimodal
Google's lightweight image generation model designed for fast, efficient text-to-image synthesis at scale.
- Strengths
- Optimized for low latency and throughput, making it suitable for high-volume image generation workloads and iterative development.
- Best for
- Applications requiring rapid image generation and exploration, such as batch processing, prototyping visual concepts, or integrating image generation into developer pipelines.
- Limitations
- As a lightweight model, it may produce lower visual fidelity or simpler compositions compared to larger image generation models, and may struggle with complex, detailed, or highly stylized prompts.
Input / 1M
$0.25
Output / 1M
$1.50
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| Effective | Input | Output | Cached in | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | $0.25 | $1.50 | — | Imported from OpenRouter | openrouter.ai |