Nano Banana 2.1 vs Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Nano Banana 2.1 or Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Nano Banana 2.1 | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Vertex | Vertex |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.50 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $30.00 | $1.50 |
| Context window | 131K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Mar 2026 |
FAQ
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