MAI Image 2.6 vs Nano Banana 2.1
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MAI Image 2.61,166
Nano Banana 2.11,176
| Benchmark | MAI Image 2.6 | Nano Banana 2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| AA Image Arena · text-to-image v2.1 | 1,166 | 1,176 |
Specs
| Spec | MAI Image 2.6 | Nano Banana 2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | !$0.039 | !$0.034 |
| Context | — | 66K |
| Weights | Closed | Closed |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Edits photos | Yes | Yes |
| Max output | 1024x1024 | 1K |
| Reference images | Yes | Yes |
What breaks when you switch
MAI Image 2.6 → Nano Banana 2.1
Nothing known.
Nano Banana 2.1 → MAI Image 2.6
Nothing known.