Compare, 2 models
Side by side.
MAI-Image-2.6 and Nano Banana 2.1 on every board at least two of them share. Blue marks the best in each row.
Specs
List prices, context and published output speed. Blue marks the best in each row.
| Spec | MAI-Image-2.6Microsoft AI | Nano Banana 2.1Google |
|---|---|---|
| Lab | Microsoft AI | |
| Type | Image | Image |
| Released | Aug 15, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Priceas listed | $0.039 / image | $0.034 / image |
| Open weights | No | No |
Benchmarks
Every board where at least two of these models have a published score. Each score links to its source.
| Board | MAI-Image-2.6Microsoft AI | Nano Banana 2.1Google |
|---|---|---|
| Text-to-image arenaImage, higher is better | 1166 | 1176 |
n/a means the board has not published a score for that model.