Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) vs Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) (2026) and Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B (2025) are frontier reasoning models from Google DeepMind and Alibaba. Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) ships a 131k-token context window, while Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B ships a not-yet-sourced context window. On pricing, Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B costs $0.10/1M input tokens versus $0.50/1M for the alternative. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads.
Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B is ~413% cheaper at $0.10/1M; pay for Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) only for reasoning depth.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) | Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps and multimodal apps | provider-routed production |
| Decision fit | Long context and Vision | Classification and JSON / Tool use |
| Context window | 131k | — |
| Cheapest output | $60/1M tokens | $0.78/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 1 tracked | 4 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) uniquely exposes Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) for Long context and Vision.
- Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $0.78/1M tokens.
- Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B uniquely exposes Structured outputs in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B for Classification and JSON / Tool use.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)
$15,400
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Google AI Studio
Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B
$273
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Estimated monthly gap: $15,127. Batch, cache, alternate speed tiers, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) and Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B is $59.22/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning before moving production traffic.
- Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B adds Structured outputs in local capability data.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B and Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image); plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) is $59.22/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Check replacement coverage for Structured outputs before moving production traffic.
- Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) adds Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-05-28 | 2025-12-01 |
| Context window | 131k | — |
| Parameters | — | 80B (3B active) |
| Architecture | decoder only | - |
| License | Proprietary | Apache 2.0(OSI) |
| Openness | Proprietary | Open source |
| Commercial use | Commercial use with conditions | Commercial use allowed |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2025-01 | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) | Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.50/1M tokens | $0.10/1M tokens |
| Output price | $60/1M tokens | $0.78/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) | Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | No |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Reasoning | Yes | No |
| Function calling | No | No |
| Tool use | No | No |
| Structured outputs | No | Yes |
| Code execution | No | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), multimodal input: Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), reasoning mode: Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), and structured outputs: Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B. Both models share the core language-model surface, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
For cost, Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) lists $0.50/1M input and $60/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider, while Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B lists $0.10/1M input and $0.78/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. A 70/30 input-output blend puts Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B lower by about $18.05 per million blended tokens. Availability is 1 providers versus 4, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) when reasoning depth are central to the workload. Choose Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B when provider fit, lower input-token cost, and broader provider choice are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) or Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B?
Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B is cheaper on tracked token pricing. Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) costs $0.50/1M input and $60/1M output tokens. Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B costs $0.10/1M input and $0.78/1M output tokens. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) or Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B open source?
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) is listed under Proprietary. Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B is listed under Apache 2.0. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) or Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B?
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) has the clearer documented vision signal in this comparison. If vision is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for multimodal input, Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) or Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B?
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) has the clearer documented multimodal input signal in this comparison. If multimodal input is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for reasoning mode, Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) or Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B?
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) has the clearer documented reasoning mode signal in this comparison. If reasoning mode is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) and Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B?
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) is available on Google AI Studio. Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B is available on AWS Bedrock, OpenRouter, Venice AI, and Novita AI. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-05. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.