Nano Banana is a small AI model designed for speed. Some people call it a "lite" version of bigger models. But small size means trade-offs. This article compares Nano Banana with GLM-Image to help you choose.
What is Nano Banana?
Nano Banana is a lightweight AI model. It runs on phones and low-power devices. The name comes from its small file size and quick generation time.
Key facts about Nano Banana:
- Made for mobile devices
- Generates images in under 1 second
- Uses less memory than big models
What is GLM-Image?
GLM-Image uses the GLM-4.5 model. It runs on powerful cloud servers. You use it through your browserβno install needed.
Key facts about GLM-Image:
- Runs on H100 GPU clusters
- Creates 1024x1024 images
- Free tier with 3 daily generations
Speed vs Quality Trade-off
Nano Banana is faster. But faster is not always better.
Here is what our tests showed:
- Nano Banana: Fast but blurry. Details like hair and fabric look flat.
- GLM-Image: Takes 5-10 seconds but shows realistic textures.
When you zoom in on a Nano Banana image, you see smudged edges. When you zoom in on a GLM-Image result, you see skin pores and fabric threads.
3D Consistency Test
We asked both models to draw "a red cube next to a blue sphere."
Nano Banana made the shapes overlap weirdly. GLM-Image placed them correctly with proper shadows.
If you need objects in the right places, GLM-Image is the better choice.
Try It Yourself
See the difference with your own prompts. Open our free generator and describe any scene. The result appears in seconds.