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ChatGPT vs Nano Banana
Two leading AI models, ChatGPT and NanoBanana, each bring different strengths to image generation. NanoBanana is precise and reliable, while ChatGPT is more creative and versatile. In this post, we’ll look at where each model shines and where it falls short.
Sep 9, 2025
NanoBanana is the newest image model inside Pixii, and it’s been turning heads. Since launch, we’ve seen it handle labels more cleanly, generate stronger infographics, and produce humans that look more natural. At the same time, ChatGPT continues to bring a different edge- more creativity, more surprising takes, and fresh layouts that NanoBanana doesn’t always match.
So which one is better? The answer depends on what you’re trying to create. To find out, we ran a simple test inside Pixii.
4 steps to test
Step 1: Set up your Brand Profile
Start in Pixii by creating your Brand Profile. This makes sure fonts, colors, and logos stay on-brand across everything you generate.
Step 2: Pick a Playbook
Choose from Pixii’s expert playbooks whether you want Amazon main images, Shopify PDP, or Lifestyle shots. Each playbook is built from top brands and proven to perform.
Step 3: Add product details + photo
Drop in your product bullets or description, then attach a high-quality product photo.
Always remember: Good input → good output.
Finally, choose the image model: GPT or NanoBanana. Hit run.
Step 4: Compare the results
Look at both sets side by side and you’ll quickly see where GPT’s creativity shines and where NanoBanana’s precision stands out.
GPT vs NanoBanana: Side-by-Side
We used the same prompts across both models. Here’s what we saw:
ChatGPT
More versatile and creative. It’s great at adding effects, playful elements, and even animation-like visuals.
Excels at close-up product shots. The details pop and the product feels front-and-center.
Not as strong when the subject is far from the camera. Wide-angle lifestyle shots sometimes look flat or less realistic.
NanoBanana
Very realistic. The outputs feel closer to real photography, especially in lifestyle scenes.
Strong with wide-angle shots. It places the product naturally into a scene, with good depth and lighting.
Less creative than GPT. You’ll get clean, polished images, but not the same variety of effects or imaginative twists.
Handles text and labels more reliably avoiding the distortions AI sometimes makes.
Bottom line
GPT and NanoBanana each shine in their own way. GPT is versatile and creative, perfect for close-ups and imaginative effects. NanoBanana is more realistic, with wide-angle shots and lifestyle images that look like real photography. One isn’t better than the other it depends on what you need. The easiest way to decide is to run both in Pixii, compare the outputs, and choose what works best for your brand.
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NanoBanana is the newest image model inside Pixii, and it’s been turning heads. Since launch, we’ve seen it handle labels more cleanly, generate stronger infographics, and produce humans that look more natural. At the same time, ChatGPT continues to bring a different edge- more creativity, more surprising takes, and fresh layouts that NanoBanana doesn’t always match.
So which one is better? The answer depends on what you’re trying to create. To find out, we ran a simple test inside Pixii.
4 steps to test
Step 1: Set up your Brand Profile
Start in Pixii by creating your Brand Profile. This makes sure fonts, colors, and logos stay on-brand across everything you generate.
Step 2: Pick a Playbook
Choose from Pixii’s expert playbooks whether you want Amazon main images, Shopify PDP, or Lifestyle shots. Each playbook is built from top brands and proven to perform.
Step 3: Add product details + photo
Drop in your product bullets or description, then attach a high-quality product photo.
Always remember: Good input → good output.
Finally, choose the image model: GPT or NanoBanana. Hit run.
Step 4: Compare the results
Look at both sets side by side and you’ll quickly see where GPT’s creativity shines and where NanoBanana’s precision stands out.
GPT vs NanoBanana: Side-by-Side
We used the same prompts across both models. Here’s what we saw:
ChatGPT
More versatile and creative. It’s great at adding effects, playful elements, and even animation-like visuals.
Excels at close-up product shots. The details pop and the product feels front-and-center.
Not as strong when the subject is far from the camera. Wide-angle lifestyle shots sometimes look flat or less realistic.
NanoBanana
Very realistic. The outputs feel closer to real photography, especially in lifestyle scenes.
Strong with wide-angle shots. It places the product naturally into a scene, with good depth and lighting.
Less creative than GPT. You’ll get clean, polished images, but not the same variety of effects or imaginative twists.
Handles text and labels more reliably avoiding the distortions AI sometimes makes.
Bottom line
GPT and NanoBanana each shine in their own way. GPT is versatile and creative, perfect for close-ups and imaginative effects. NanoBanana is more realistic, with wide-angle shots and lifestyle images that look like real photography. One isn’t better than the other it depends on what you need. The easiest way to decide is to run both in Pixii, compare the outputs, and choose what works best for your brand.
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