Nano Banana Pro vs Imagen 4.
Both come from Google. Nano Banana Pro goes to 4K and edits with reference images. Imagen 4 is text-to-image only, up to 2K. Here are the specs side by side.
Nano Banana Pro vs Imagen 4, at a glance
| At a glance | Nano Banana Pro | Imagen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ||
| Credit cost | Nano Banana Pro costs 3 credits per image at 1K and 2K, and 6 at 4K. | Imagen 4 costs 3 credits per image at 1K and 5 at 2K. |
| Typical wait | ~10s | ~12s |
| Quality or size tiers | 1K, 2K, 4K | 1K, 2K |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9 | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Plan needed | Nano Banana Pro requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro or Max). | Imagen 4 requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro or Max). |
| Strongest at | Efficient generations with a low starting credit cost. | Google's flagship image quality with output up to 2K. |
Specs and credit costs come from Lovino's model pages and were checked in October 2026. Models are updated by their makers, so check the model page for the current numbers.
The honest answer.
Neither model wins every job. Here's where each one earns its place.
Pick Nano Banana Pro when
- You need 4K output. Imagen 4 stops at 2K.
- You want to edit with reference images, including several at once.
- You want 21:9, 3:2 or 2:3 shapes, which Imagen 4 does not list.
- You want a slightly quicker model: about 10 seconds against about 12.
Pick Imagen 4 when
- You are working from a plain-language prompt and want clean, dependable results.
- Natural lighting and lifelike detail in photographic scenes are the goal.
- You do not need reference-image editing. Imagen 4 is text-to-image only here.
- 2K is enough, and you want it at 5 credits.
Two models, one studio.
Both models run in the same studio, on the same credits.
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Top-ups on top.
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Pricing
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| Plan | Per month | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 credits per day |
| Plus | $7.99 | 50 credits per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | 200 credits per month |
| Max | $44.99 | 500 credits per month |
Questions, answered.
What is the difference between Nano Banana Pro and Imagen 4?
Nano Banana Pro reaches 4K and accepts reference images for edits. Imagen 4 is Google's flagship text-to-image model, up to 2K, with no image-to-image editing on Lovino.
Which costs less?
Nano Banana Pro costs 3 credits per image at 1K and 2K, and 6 at 4K. Imagen 4 costs 3 credits per image at 1K and 5 at 2K.
Can Imagen 4 edit my photos?
No. On Lovino it is text-to-image only. For editing with reference images, try Nano Banana Pro or Seedream 4.5.
Which is faster?
Nano Banana Pro, slightly: about 10 seconds a typical image against about 12 for Imagen 4.
Can I use Nano Banana Pro and Imagen 4 on one plan?
Yes. Both run in the same studio and draw from the same credit balance, so you can run the same prompt through each and keep the better result. Paid plans start at $7.99/month.
Do I need a paid plan for Nano Banana Pro or Imagen 4?
Nano Banana Pro requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro or Max). Imagen 4 requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro or Max).
The fastest way to decide is to see for yourself
3 free credits a day for images. Run the same prompt through both models and compare.