AI to Make Amazon Photos: Nano Banana vs. GPT 2025 Comparison

Amazon sellers are drowning in photo requirements. Main images, lifestyle shots, infographics, A+ content—the list never ends. Traditional photography costs $5,000 per product. AI promises to slash that to $5-20.

But which AI model actually delivers?

We tested Nano Banana against GPT-4 across every Amazon image type that matters. Here's what we found.

What we tested:

• 1,000+ product images across 5 categories

• Same prompts for both models

• Real Amazon products from electronics to supplements

• Measured: quality, accuracy, Amazon compliance

Models compared:

• Nano Banana: Google's newest image model (launched 2025)

• GPT-4: OpenAI's established image generator

Results by Image Type

📸 Main Images (Hero Shots)

Winner: GPT-4

GPT creates more vibrant, scroll-stopping main images. In our tests, GPT-generated heroes had 40% higher visual appeal ratings.

GPT strengths:

• More saturated colors that pop in search results

• Better at creating "wow factor" moments

• Faster generation (simpler prompts work)

GPT weaknesses:

• Sometimes distorts product labels

• Can over-stylize products beyond recognition

Nano Banana strengths:

• Keeps product labels intact 100% of the time

• More accurate to actual product appearance

Nano Banana weaknesses:

• Results feel "flat" compared to GPT

• Struggles with abstract creative concepts

Bottom line: For main images, GPT wins on attention-grabbing power. Use Nano Banana if label accuracy is critical.

🛋️ Lifestyle Images

Winner: Nano Banana

Lifestyle shots need to look real. Customers want to visualize using your product. Nano Banana delivers more believable scenarios.

Nano Banana strengths:

• Realistic lighting and shadows

• Better wide-angle compositions

• People look natural (not AI-shiny)

• Products integrate naturally into scenes

GPT strengths:

• More creative scene ideas

• Simpler prompts get good results

• Better for abstract lifestyle concepts

GPT weaknesses:

• Everything looks too polished/fake

• Limited variety in poses and angles

• Products often look artificially placed

Bottom line: Nano Banana creates lifestyle shots that actually convert because they look authentic.

📋 Infographics

Winner: Nano Banana (by a landslide)

This category wasn't close. Nano Banana handles text, callouts, and product features significantly better.

Nano Banana strengths:

• Text stays readable and accurate

• Respects existing product branding

• Clean, professional layout

• Easy to edit and refine

GPT strengths:

• More visually striking designs

• Creative layout ideas

GPT weaknesses:

• Frequently distorts text and labels

• Changes brand colors without permission

• Harder to control specific elements

• Often ignores detailed prompts

Bottom line: For infographics, Nano Banana is the only serious choice.

🌟 Vibe/Brand Shots

Winner: GPT

When you need artistic, emotion-driven images for Shopify or brand storytelling, GPT delivers more creative punch.

GPT strengths:

• More artistic interpretation

• Better at abstract concepts

• Creates emotional connection

• Surprising creative choices

Nano Banana strengths:

• More predictable results

• Follows prompts precisely

GPT weaknesses:

• Can ignore product accuracy

• Sometimes too creative for Amazon's taste

Bottom line: GPT for creative brand shots, Nano Banana for product-focused imagery.

📷 Low-Quality Input Photos

Winner: Nano Banana

When you only have a blurry phone photo to work with, Nano Banana respects what you give it while enhancing the scene.

Nano Banana strengths:

• Doesn't hallucinate product details

• Maintains original colors and sizing

• Enhances without changing core product

GPT weaknesses:

• Frequently changes product colors

• Adds details that don't exist

• Can completely alter the product

Bottom line: Nano Banana for low-quality inputs, every time.

The Agency Playbook

Based on our testing, here's how top Amazon agencies are using both models:

GPT for:

• Initial creative concepting

• Main images (when labels aren't critical)

• Brainstorming visual directions

• Brand storytelling shots

Nano Banana for:

• Final production images

• Infographics and feature callouts

• Lifestyle photography

• Any image with important text/labels

The hybrid approach:

1. Generate 10-15 concepts with GPT

2. Pick the best direction

3. Execute final images with Nano Banana

4. Edit and optimize for Amazon compliance

Cost Analysis

Traditional Photography/Design:

• $5000 per product

• 3 week turnaround

• Requires physical products

• Limited revision rounds

AI Photography:

• $5-20 per product

• 2 minutes in Pixii

• Works from any input photo

• Unlimited iterations

ROI calculation: For a 50-product catalog:

• Traditional: $100,000 (assume bulk discount)

• AI: $250-1,000

• Savings: 99%

Amazon Compliance Notes

Both models can create Amazon-compliant images, but watch for:

Main image requirements:

• Pure white background (both models handle this)

• Product fills 85% of frame (GPT better)

• No promotional text (Nano Banana more reliable)

Lifestyle image guidelines:

• Realistic usage scenarios (Nano Banana advantage)

• No misleading size representations (both struggle sometimes)

• Professional quality (both deliver)

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose GPT if:

• You need creative inspiration quickly

• Main images are your priority

• You're working with good input photos

• Brand storytelling matters more than product accuracy

Choose Nano Banana if:

• You have specific vision/templates to follow

• Infographics and feature callouts are important

• You're working with low-quality input photos

• Product accuracy cannot be compromised

Choose both if:

• You're running a professional agency

• You handle diverse client needs

• Budget allows for multiple tools

• You want maximum flexibility

The Bottom Line

Neither model is universally "better." They excel in different areas:

• GPT = Creative power

• Nano Banana = Reliable execution

The most successful Amazon agencies use both, choosing the right tool for each specific job.

For sellers just starting out: Begin with GPT for main images, add Nano Banana as you scale into infographics and lifestyle shots.

For established agencies: Use GPT for concepting, Nano Banana for production. This hybrid approach delivers the best results for clients while maximizing efficiency.

Get Started

Both models are available in Pixii with zero-prompt templates optimized for Amazon. Upload your product photo, choose your style, and get professional images in minutes.

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