Nova Lite 1.0 vs Gemma 4 26B A4B
Nova Lite 1.0 is cheaper on output tokens, while Nova Lite 1.0 offers a larger context window. Choose Nova Lite 1.0 or Gemma 4 26B A4B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Nova Lite 1.0 | Gemma 4 26B A4B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Amazon | |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.06 | $0.08 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.24 | $0.26 |
| Context window | 300K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Apr 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1228 | 1434 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 990 | 1260 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1359 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 142 |
FAQ
Is Nova Lite 1.0 or Gemma 4 26B A4B cheaper?
Nova Lite 1.0 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.24 vs $0.26 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Nova Lite 1.0 or Gemma 4 26B A4B?
Nova Lite 1.0 has the larger context window (300K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.