Question 1

GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana Pro — what's the real difference?

Accepted Answer

GPT Image 2 (OpenAI, released April 21, 2026) is strongest on prompt-adherence, typography inside images, and multi-reference composition (up to 16 reference images). Nano Banana Pro (Google) is strongest on photo-realism, precision inpainting/outpainting, and edits to real photographs. Both ship inside Flik AI so you can A/B the same prompt across both models.

Question 2

Which is better for product photography?

Accepted Answer

Nano Banana Pro has the edge for photo-real product shots — lighting, materials, and fine fabric/surface detail read closer to real photography. GPT Image 2 wins when the product shot needs on-image text, packaging typography, or strong compositional structure across multiple references.

Question 3

Which is better for text / typography inside the image?

Accepted Answer

GPT Image 2. OpenAI's model is noticeably better at rendering legible text, product labels, posters, and branded packaging without garbled letters. If your shot needs readable words inside the image, pick GPT Image 2.

Question 4

How do the prices compare?

Accepted Answer

GPT Image 2 lists at roughly ~$0.20 per high-quality image at public OpenAI rates. Nano Banana Pro lists at roughly ~$0.15 per image at public Google rates. Inside Flik AI both are bundled into plan credits so you can swap freely mid-project.

Question 5

Which one handles more reference images?

Accepted Answer

GPT Image 2 accepts up to 16 reference images per generation. Nano Banana Pro accepts up to 14. For brand-kit / multi-angle / character-consistency work where you're stacking lots of references, GPT Image 2 gives you a little more room.

Question 6

Can I test both in the same Flik AI project?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flik AI lets you switch between GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2, and Seedream 4.5 on the same prompt + reference set — generate with one, regenerate with another, keep the winner, no separate subscriptions.

Flik AI | GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana Pro — AI Image Comparison