Google's model lineup revealed: Hydrogen is the fast tier under Argon and Carbon
GeminiApp · x · 2026-11-13
As Gemini 4 Hydrogen rolls out to all users globally, Google's help docs reveal the new family tiering: Flash-Lite (fast everyday), Hydrogen (high-speed balanced), Pro (advanced reasoning), Argon (top-tier deep reasoning), and Carbon (strongest for long-horizon problems).
Available models, thinking levels, and features depend on your Google AI plan and remaining usage; free users get Hydrogen via auto model selection.
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