Text to Image Arena Update: GPT Image 2 Tops All, Nano Banana 2 Leads Value
ArtificialAnlys · x · 2026-08-08
Artificial Analysis has updated its Text to Image Arena, expanding evaluations to 10 real-world use cases (e.g., Marketing, Film, UIUX) and 9 capabilities (e.g., Physics, Layout, Text Rendering).
Key Insights:
- GPT Image 2 dominates, ranking #1 across every use case and capability.
- Nano Banana 2 is the top value pick, securing top 3 spots across domains at roughly one-third the price ($67/1k images vs. $211/1k for GPT Image 2).
- MAI-Image-2.5 is the best cheap option for Retail & Ecommerce with strong layout skills.
- Nano Banana Pro is the specialist for Live-Action Film, ranking #2 right after GPT Image 2.
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