Gemini 3 Models by Google DeepMind
Google DeepMindProprietary
7 models2025–2026Up to 1m ctxFrom $0.5/1M input
Details
ResearcherGoogle DeepMind
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useCommercial use: conditional
Models7
Released2025–2026
Max context1m
Capabilities
Vision6 of 7 models
Multimodal6 of 7 models
Reasoning2 of 7 models
Function Calling5 of 7 models
Tool Use6 of 7 models
Structured Outputs4 of 7 models
Code Execution3 of 7 models
About
Google DeepMind's Gemini 3 model family. Features frontier-class intelligence across Pro, Flash, and Lite variants with up to 1M token context windows.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
5 in view2 retired
Use when the workload needs image generation, 66k context, and reasoning.
2026-05image generation66k contextreasoning
Use when the workload needs robotics, 128k context, and reasoning.
2026-04robotics128k contextreasoning
Gemini 3 Flash PreviewCurrent
Use when the workload needs 1m context, tool use, and function calling.
2025-121m contexttool usefunction calling
Gemini 3 FlashCurrent
Use when the workload needs 1m context, tool use, and function calling.
2025-121m contexttool usefunction calling
Gemini 3 ProCurrent
Use when the workload needs 1m context, tool use, and function calling.
2025-121m contexttool usefunction calling
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) | Use when the workload needs image generation, 66k context, and reasoning. | 2026-05 | image generation66k contextreasoning | Current |
| Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 Preview | Use when the workload needs robotics, 128k context, and reasoning. | 2026-04 | robotics128k contextreasoning | Current |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | Use when the workload needs 1m context, tool use, and function calling. | 2025-12 | 1m contexttool usefunction calling | Current |
| Gemini 3 Flash | Use when the workload needs 1m context, tool use, and function calling. | 2025-12 | 1m contexttool usefunction calling | Current |
| Gemini 3 Pro | Use when the workload needs 1m context, tool use, and function calling. | 2025-12 | 1m contexttool usefunction calling | Current |
Release Timeline
4 release groups2026-05
1 current
Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)
Currentimage generation66k contextreasoning
2026-04
1 current
Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 Preview
Currentrobotics128k contextreasoning
2025-12
3 current
Gemini 3 Flash
Current1m contexttool usefunction calling
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Current1m contexttool usefunction calling
Gemini 3 Pro
Current1m contexttool usefunction calling
2025-09
2 retired
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
Archived1m contexttool usefunction calling
Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview)
Replaced66k context
Replaced By
Keep for legacy integrations; evaluate Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) before new work.
Specifications(7 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Vision | Multimodal | Reasoning | Fn Calling | Tool Use | Structured Outputs | Code Exec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) | 2026-05 | 66k | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 Preview | 2026-04 | 128k | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 2025-12 | 1m | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gemini 3 Flash | 2025-12 | 1m | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Gemini 3 Pro | 2025-12 | 1m | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Available From(5 providers)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | GCP Vertex AI | $0.5 | $3 | Serverless |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | OpenRouter | $0.5 | $3 | Serverless |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | Google AI Studio | $0.5 | $3 | Serverless |
| Gemini 3 Flash | Replicate API | $0.5 | $3 | Serverless |
| Gemini 3 Flash | GCP Vertex AI | $0.5 | $3 | Serverless |
| Gemini 3 Flash | Google AI Studio | $0.5 | $3 | Serverless |
| Gemini 3 Flash | Vercel AI Gateway | $0.5 | $3 | Serverless |
| Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 Preview | Google AI Studio | $1 | $5 | Serverless |
| Gemini 3 Pro | GCP Vertex AI | $1.25 | $5 | Serverless |
| Gemini 3 Pro | Replicate API | $2 | $12 | Serverless |
| Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) | Google AI Studio | $2 | $120 | Serverless |
Popular comparisons in this family
- Claude Mythos Preview vs Gemini 3 Flash101
- Gemini 3 Pro vs Kimi K2.590
- Claude Haiku 4.5 vs Gemini 3 Pro82
- Claude Mythos Preview vs Gemini 3 Flash Preview74
- Claude Mythos Preview vs Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 Preview49
- Claude Opus 4.7 vs Gemini 3 Flash40
- Claude Opus 4.5 vs Gemini 3 Pro24
- Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 Preview vs Llama Guard 3 1B22
- Claude Sonnet 4.5 vs Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 Preview19
- Gemini 3 Pro vs GPT-5.416
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gemini 3 used for?
- Gemini 3 is used for image generation, robotics, and vision and multimodal work. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Gemini 3 compare to T5Gemma?
- Gemini 3 by Google DeepMind is strongest where you need image generation, while T5Gemma by Google DeepMind is the closest related family to check for agent workflows and tool use. Gemini 3 has 7 listed variants and reaches up to 1m context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Gemini 3 model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with Gemini 3 Flash Preview through Google AI Studio at $0.5/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Gemini 3 Flash Preview with 1m context and tool use, function calling, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs.
