Model comparison
GPT Image 2.5 vs Nano Banana 2
GPT Image 2.5 by OpenAI and Nano Banana 2 by Google both create and edit images in CinePixel. This comparison uses the same verified catalog data as their model pages: credits, inputs, and output options.
At a glance
- Nano Banana 2 costs less per image: from 2 credits, versus 10 for GPT Image 2.5.
- GPT Image 2.5 takes more reference images: up to 16, versus 14 for Nano Banana 2.
- GPT Image 2.5 saves PNG; Nano Banana 2 saves PNG, JPG.
- GPT Image 2.5 offers 5 aspect ratios; Nano Banana 2 offers 7.
Side-by-side specs
| Compare model capabilities | GPT Image 2.5OpenAI | Nano Banana 2Google |
|---|---|---|
| Workflows | Text to Image, Image to Image | Text to Image, Image to Image |
| Reference inputs | Up to 16 reference images | Up to 14 reference images |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 3:2, 2:3 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3 |
| Output formats | PNG | PNG, JPG |
| Resolution | 1K / 2K / 4K (varies by settings) | 1K / 2K / 4K |
| Current credits | 10-24 credits | 2-5 credits |
| Evidence | Catalog verified | Catalog verified |
| Open generator | Open workspace | Open workspace |
Exact options are revalidated in the workspace for the selected workflow and aspect ratio.
Which should you choose?
GPT Image 2.5
OpenAI
Use GPT Image 2.5, the OpenAI model behind ChatGPT Images 2.5, without a ChatGPT plan. Keep faces and products consistent, edit photos, export up to 4K.
Try GPT Image 2.5Nano Banana 2
Create or transform visuals with Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), using reference images, flexible framing, and model-aware editing in CinePixel.
Try Nano Banana 2GPT Image 2.5 vs Nano Banana 2 FAQ
- Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2.5 or Nano Banana 2?
- Nano Banana 2 costs less per image: from 2 credits, versus 10 for GPT Image 2.5.
- Which takes more reference images, GPT Image 2.5 or Nano Banana 2?
- GPT Image 2.5 takes more reference images: up to 16, versus 14 for Nano Banana 2.
- Can I use GPT Image 2.5 and Nano Banana 2 without separate subscriptions?
- Yes. CinePixel runs GPT Image 2.5, Nano Banana 2, and other image models on one credit balance and shows the credit cost before every generation.