Users reported seeing a mention of Nano Banana 2.1 in the model selector of Google Flow on October 5, 2026. The reference was removed shortly after, and Google has not issued an official announcement regarding the model.
As of October 6, 2026, the model is absent from AI Studio, the Gemini API, and official pricing documentation. Google's help page for its AI video tool lists only existing variants and excludes any 2.1 tier.
Claims circulating on X suggest that the new model offers image generation at lower prices. However, there are no documented pricing changes or official updates to support these statements.
Currently, Google maintains three production versions of its Nano Banana image models. Pricing for these models scales by resolution, ranging from $0.0336 for a 1K image in the Lite version to $0.24 for a 4K image in the Pro version.
Developers are advised to continue using the three documented models. The Nano Banana 2 Lite, which launched on June 30, 2026, remains the current official option for those seeking lower-cost image generation.
