Nano Banana 3: release date and rumors
Not announced as of 10 November 2026. Here is what the rumor actually rests on, what you can use today, and what to expect. This page gets side-by-side tests on release day.
What is confirmed and what is rumor
| Status | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Official announcement | None | Google blog and Gemini API changelog |
| Internal name "Gempix 3 Pro" | Reported | TestingCatalog, 12 Oct 2026 |
| Built on Gemini 4 | Reported | Same report |
| November–December release | Rumor, single source | Same report, which also says there are no confirmed plans |
| Features (4K+, video, etc.) | Unknown | Nobody has credible details; lists online are guesses |
Leaked names often change. The model leaked as "Nano Banana 2.5 Flash" in September shipped on 6 October as Nano Banana 2.1. Expect the final name to differ.
The Nano Banana lineup today
| Model | API id | Status | Price per image (API) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana 2.1 | gemini-nano-banana-2.1 | GA, 6 Oct 2026 | $0.034 (1K) · $0.050 (2K) · $0.113 (4K) |
| Nano Banana Pro | gemini-3-pro-image | GA, 28 May 2026 | $0.134 (1K/2K) · $0.24 (4K) |
| Nano Banana 2 Lite | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image | GA, 30 Jun 2026 | $0.034 (1K) |
| Nano Banana 2 | gemini-3.1-flash-image | Deprecated 6 Oct 2026 | — |
Prices are Google's standard Gemini API rates; batch is half price. Nano Banana Pro and 2.1 accept up to 14 reference images and render up to 4K.
Nano Banana vs GPT Image 2.6 today
| Nano Banana 2.1 / Pro | GPT Image 2.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference images | Up to 14 | Reused through a conversation |
| Max resolution | 4K | 3840 px edge (above 2560×1440 experimental) |
| Animated GIF | No | Yes, 2–16 frames |
| SVG | No | Yes, one static file per request |
See GPT Image 2.6 and the AI GIF generator for prompts and examples.
Questions
When is Nano Banana 3 coming out?
Google has not announced it. The only report, from TestingCatalog on 12 October 2026, points to a November–December window and itself says there are no confirmed release plans.
Is Nano Banana 3 the same as Gemini 4 image?
Reportedly. TestingCatalog found the internal name "Gempix 3 Pro" and links it to Gemini 4. Google used "Gempix 2" for an earlier Pro model, which is why the new one is expected to be called Nano Banana 3 Pro.
What is the newest Nano Banana right now?
Nano Banana 2.1, generally available since 6 October 2026, alongside Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) for the highest quality.
Can Nano Banana make GIFs or SVGs?
No current Nano Banana model outputs animated GIF or SVG. GPT Image 2.6, released 4 November 2026, does both.
Sources: Google Gemini API docs, changelog and pricing (aistudio.google.com/docs); OpenAI GPT Image 2.6 guide; TestingCatalog. Last checked 10 Nov 2026.