Nano Banana 2 Flash — What Can We Expect? | ImagineArt

Nano Banana Pro might get an upgrade. As Google DeepMind might be gearing up for a ‘flash’ version of their latest AI image model. Codenamed ‘Mayo,’ Nano Banana 2 Flash will be a lightweight image generator with a faster rendering speed, without compromising on quality. Nano Banana 2 Flash will be integrated within the Gemini 3 ecosystem and will be offered at a much lower cost than Nano Banana Pro

A Quick Recap of Nano Banana Pro

Nano Banana Pro is Google’s latest state-of-the-art AI image generation model with features unlike any other AI image model:

• Real-world knowledge, as it adds accurate facts and details in complex images like infographics.
• Incredible text rendering features, ensuring legibility.
• Multi-lingual support and translation capabilities.
• Powerful semantic understanding to process language nuances.
• 4K support

Read the complete review of Nano Banana Pro.

Expected Key Improvements in Nano Banana 2 Flash

Here’re some key improvements that the ‘Flash’ variant will offer:

High-fidelity output and enhanced control

Upon early testing by some users, the Flash model was able to generate images comparable to those of its higher-tier version, the Nano Banana Pro. The Nano Banana 2 Flash model will include multi-image referencing, allowing users to add up to 14 reference images. This will enable precise rendering and give users more control over the style and composition. With the new ‘Flash’ version, users will be able to generate images of up to 2K resolution or possibly higher.

Nano Banana Flash (Gemini 3 Flash Image) [pic.twitter.com/XBFb9XpOgN](http://pic.twitter.com/XBFb9XpOgN)

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Lower latency and cost

Adhering to Google’s defined release pattern, Nano Banana 2 Flash will prioritize speed. This low-latency AI image generation will enable users to create output within a couple of seconds, unlike the previous versions. The AI image model will ensure pixel-level perfection and detailing, while maintaining the image quality. The lower-latency model will come with a cost benefit and might be offered at half the price of Nano Banana Pro.

Improved accessibility and scaling

The ‘Flash’ variant will allow for improved access — or even have a free tier — for users that require quality and speed. The low cost and better speed can scale the usage of Nano Banana Pro to a wider audience. While Nano Banana Pro was preferred by professionals/organizations that could afford the cost, the ‘Flash’ variant will aim to bring in casual users, designers, and content creators. It is rumored that Nano Banana 2 Flash might become available to non-premium subscribers as well.

What Do We Not Know Yet?

Regardless of the rumors and hype created around the Nano Banana 2 Flash model, we are still unsure about:

• Release date: Like every year, Google will begin its code freeze starting mid-December until January, which means no new code/model will be deployed during this period. Usually, the code freeze ends during early January, so there’s a chance that Google welcomes the New Year with a new release.
• Availability and cost: Considering Google’s ‘Flash’ releases, we will surely have a more affordable version of Nano Banana Pro. However, the final pricing and rate limits are not yet revealed or hinted at.
• Model limitations: By reviewing the early tests, the quality of Nano Banana 2 Flash looks impressive and quite similar to Nano Banana Pro. However, it might be possible that the Pro version remains superior in certain compositions, such as infographics or scene detailing.

Final Thoughts

Nano Banana 2 Flash demonstrates Google DeepMind’s efforts to make high-quality AI image generation faster, better, and accessible to all. With features comparable to Nano Banana Pro, this lower-cost AI image model will surely benefit a broader extent of use cases, from quicker edits to high-volume productions.

Before its release, you can explore Nano Banana Pro on ImagineArt AI image generator and experiment with different styles, create infographics, build UX designs, and more.