by Google
Nano Banana 2.1
Google's newest Nano Banana, sharp text and 4K output
From 8 credits per image
Model comparison
Nano Banana 2.1 vs GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
Nano Banana 2.1 is the pick when the words in a picture must be spelled right and when you need extreme shapes or fresh facts: banners up to 8:1, and it can search the web before drawing. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst is built for precise edits and finished visuals: it keeps everything you didn't ask to change, makes transparent cut-outs, and returns up to 10 images per run.
by OpenAI
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
OpenAI's quality-first model, up to 4K with clean text
From 1 credit per image
At a glance
| Nano Banana 2.1 | GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | OpenAI | |
| Modes | Create Image and Edit Image | Create Image and Edit Image |
| Top resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 14 | 15 |
| Reference images | 14 | 16 |
| Starts at | 8 credits per image | 1 credit per image |
Pick Nano Banana 2.1 if
- Posters and covers with exact titles
- Wide 4:1 and 8:1 banners
- Images that need current facts, via web search
Pick GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst if
- Careful retouching where the rest must stay identical
- Cut-outs on a transparent background
- Several options per run, up to 10
Real results from each
Every image and clip here was generated with Nano Banana 2.1 / GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst. Hit Recreate to open it in the studio with the same prompt and settings.
Nano Banana 2.1
InputEdit Image
Bring your own image
Create Image
Create Image
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
Create Image
Create Image
Create Image
Questions about Nano Banana 2.1 vs GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
Is Nano Banana 2.1 better than GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst?
Nano Banana 2.1 is the pick when the words in a picture must be spelled right and when you need extreme shapes or fresh facts: banners up to 8:1, and it can search the web before drawing. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst is built for precise edits and finished visuals: it keeps everything you didn't ask to change, makes transparent cut-outs, and returns up to 10 images per run.
Which is cheaper, Nano Banana 2.1 or GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst?
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst starts lower on PopNow: 1 credit versus 8 credits for the other, per image. Bigger sizes and longer clips cost more on both, and the exact price shows before you generate.
Can I use both Nano Banana 2.1 and GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst?
Yes. One PopNow account and one credit balance work with both, and you can switch between them in the studio without retyping your prompt.