Google: Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image)
The Google Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) is an AI model capable of processing both text and image inputs within a context length of 65,536 tokens. It supports reasoning but does not offer structured output or integrated tools. Currently, there are no independent benchmarks available to evaluate its performance. Given its price point-$0.25 per million input tokens and $1.5 per million output tokens-it may be a viable option for users prioritizing cost-effectiveness, especially in tasks that require text and image processing without the need for advanced structured outputs or tools. While it lacks comprehensive benchmark coverage, this model remains a strong contender for budget-conscious projects.
- Model ID
- google/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image
- Vendor
- Released
- June 2026
- Tokenizer
- Gemini
- Input Modalities
- image, text
- Output Modalities
- image, text
- Max Output
- 66,000 tokens
- Tool Calling
- not supported
- Structured Output
- ✓ supported
- Reasoning Mode
- ✓ supported
- Vision
- ✓ accepts images
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
What it costs in practice
Computed from the current $0.25/M input and $1.50/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | under $0.01 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.20 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $4.25 |
Category rankings
Where Google: Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) places across the 1 category it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Image GenerationVision · of 9 ranked | 92 |
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Quick answers
- How much does Google: Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) cost?
- $0.25 per million input tokens and $1.50 per million output tokens.
- What is Google: Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image)'s context window?
- 65,536 tokens, roughly 98 pages of text in a single request.
- Does Google: Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) support tool calling?
- It supports structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can Google: Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) process images?
- Yes, it accepts image input.