Following the Studio Ghibli AI image trend by ChaGPT, 3D models have become the latest sensation on social media. However, it's surprising that a concept known as Nano Banana has surpassed ChatGPT in the realm of AI image creation.
Originally a codename for Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model on the LMArena leaderboard, the name 'Nano Banana' has gained popularity, with internet users playfully remarking on the banana logo that signifies its existence.
Nano Banana is the playful nickname for Google’s advanced AI image generation and editing model, officially called Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. It’s part of the Gemini AI suite and has been gaining viral attention for its powerful and accessible photo editing capabilities. Shortly after its release, Google's Vice President, Josh Woodward, announced on X that the Gemini app has attracted over 10 million new users, largely due to Nano Banana.
Lately, if you've been scrolling through Instagram, you might have seen friends or influencers sharing 3D models or action figures of themselves or their pets in stories and posts. A new trend involving 3D digital figurines of photos has captured the interest of social media users. These small figurines, made with Google's latest AI feature, appear very lifelike, and the viral trend has swept across the internet.
Superior Character Consistency: In contrast to rivals like ChatGPT's image model, Nano Banana stands out by consistently preserving details, such as ensuring a cat remains in a Roman centurion helmet through various edits, according to TechRadar.
Fast & Realistic Results: The model generates realistic images in less than 10 seconds, providing a combination of speed and quality that surpasses many other tools commonly used. Users dislike waiting, and ChatGPT sometimes makes them wait for almost a minute before creating an image.
On the other hand, Nano Banana produces results in under ten seconds. With its exceptional realism, which gives less of an 'AI art' impression and more of a 'this could be real life' experience, it's evident why users prefer it.
Massive User Adoption: Following its incorporation into the Gemini app, Nano Banana has drawn in excess of 10 million new users and facilitated over 200 million image modifications, highlighting its extensive appeal, according to Android Central.
Versatile Access: Users can access Nano Banana via the Gemini app, AI Studio, X (formerly Twitter) via tagged prompts, or through developer integrations via the Gemini API, making it widely available across platforms.
Nano Banana, Google’s AI image tool, creates hyper-realistic visuals in under 10 seconds, outpacing rivals like ChatGPT and MidJourney in both speed and quality. Its lifelike results feel more like real photos than AI art, making it a favorite among casual users. While pros still favor MidJourney, casual users are turning to Nano Banana for fast, realistic, and hassle-free image creation.
Accessible via the Gemini app, Google’s AI Studio, or its dedicated website, Nano Banana has already generated over 200 million images.