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Nano Banana vs Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana from Google and Nano Banana 2 from Google are both available in VYRA on the same credits. Here is how they differ on the specs that matter and what each job costs, taken straight from the live model catalogue.
Side by side
| Nano Banana | Nano Banana 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | ||
| Type | Image generation | Image generation |
| Best for | The original — fast edits at 4 credits | Google's newest: pro quality, sharp text, edits |
| Quality options | Fixed | 1K, 2K, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, 3:4, 4:3 | 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, 3:4, 4:3 |
| Reference images | Up to 8 | Up to 8 |
| Cheapest job | 4 credits · 1 image (≈$0.08) | 8 credits · 1K (≈$0.16) |
| Jobs per Pro month | 100 | 50 |
≈$ at the Pro rate ($7.99 for 400 credits). No third-party benchmarks — specs and prices only.
Which should you pick?
- Pick Nano Banana to spend less: it starts at 4 credits (1 image) vs 8 for Nano Banana 2 (1K).
- Nano Banana 2 lets you choose quality (1K, 2K, 4K).
- In short — Nano Banana: “The original — fast edits at 4 credits”. Nano Banana 2: “Google's newest: pro quality, sharp text, edits”.
Not sure? Run the same prompt on both — the price for each is shown before you generate, and failed jobs return their credits.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Nano Banana or Nano Banana 2?
Nano Banana starts at 4 credits (1 image); Nano Banana 2 starts at 8 credits (1K). On Pro that is about $0.08 vs $0.16.
Can Nano Banana and Nano Banana 2 use reference images?
Nano Banana: up to 8. Nano Banana 2: up to 8.
Can I use both Nano Banana and Nano Banana 2 with one subscription?
Yes. Every VYRA plan includes both, along with all 27 models. Pro is $7.99/month for 400 credits.
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