Google Introduces Nano Banana 2 Lite, Its Fastest and Most Affordable Image Generation Model

Google DeepMind has unveiled Nano Banana 2 Lite, a new image model that is the fastest and cheapest in its lineup. Also known as Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image, it is now available across Google’s ecosystem and is designed for rapid prototyping and idea exploration. While its quality nearly matches that of larger models, it tends to struggle with small text, infographics, and maintaining consistent characters across iterations.