GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana 2

Side-by-side GPT Image 2 and Nano Banana 2 outputs on the same prompts, with recorded seconds and credit cost. No winner is declared here.

Recorded timing and credit cost for each model
	GPT Image 2	Nano Banana 2
Outputs compared	3	3
Average seconds	71	27
Fastest and slowest	59–84	27–28
Credits per output (recorded)	6	8
Credits per output (today)	6	8
Faster in N of 3 prompts	0	3

Architecture

Minimalist desert villa of rammed earth and floor-to-ceiling glass cantilevered over a dune ridge at golden hour, infinity pool mirroring a violet-orange sky, long saguaro shadows across rippled sand, architectural digest photography, ultra wide

Minimalist desert villa of rammed earth and floor-to-ceiling glass cantilevered over a dune ridge at golden hour, infinity pool mirroring a violet-orange sky, long saguaro shadows across rippled sand, architectural digest photography, ultra wide — GPT Image 269s · 6 cr

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Product

Studio product photograph of a sculptural glass perfume bottle filled with amber liquid, standing on a wet black stone slab, single dramatic beam of warm light, fine mist droplets suspended in the air, deep shadows, luxury advertising photography, ultra sharp

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Wildlife

Macro photograph of a ruby-throated hummingbird frozen mid-hover beside a fuchsia orchid, wings blurred into translucent arcs, iridescent feathers catching morning sun, dark green bokeh background, 1/8000s shutter, National Geographic quality

Macro photograph of a ruby-throated hummingbird frozen mid-hover beside a fuchsia orchid, wings blurred into translucent arcs, iridescent feathers catching morning sun, dark green bokeh background, 1/8000s shutter, National Geographic quality — GPT Image 284s · 6 cr

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