Google: Gemma 3 12B vs Google: Nano Banana 2.1
Google: Gemma 3 12B is cheaper on output tokens, while Google: Gemma 3 12B offers a larger context window. Choose Google: Gemma 3 12B or Google: Nano Banana 2.1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Google: Gemma 3 12B | Google: Nano Banana 2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ||
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $1.50 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $7.50 |
| Context window | 131K | 66K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | — |
| Released | — | — |
FAQ
Is Google: Gemma 3 12B or Google: Nano Banana 2.1 cheaper?
Google: Gemma 3 12B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.15 vs $7.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Google: Gemma 3 12B or Google: Nano Banana 2.1?
Google: Gemma 3 12B has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.