Is Nano Banana 2 Lite better than Recraft v4?

On BudgetPixel Arena votes, Nano Banana 2 Lite wins 57% of head-to-head comparisons (23 votes, 0 ties). The per-prompt results below show where each model wins.

How is this comparison made?

Both models render the identical prompt at default settings; voters see the two images blind and pick the better one. Model names are revealed only after the vote.

Nano Banana 2 Lite vs Recraft v4

4 identical prompts, default settings, blind community votes. Head-to-head: 57% preferred Nano Banana 2 Lite, 43% preferred Recraft v4, 0 ties, 23 votes.

Nano Banana 2 Lite and Recraft v4 have met in 23 blind head-to-head votes across 4 identical prompts. Nano Banana 2 Lite was preferred in 57% of them, with 0 ties. Nano Banana 2 Lite was faster on 3 of 4 prompts.

Nano Banana 2 Lite in the arena Try Nano Banana 2 LiteRecraft v4 in the arena Try Recraft v4

Nano Banana 2 Lite

Recraft v4

“A Norwegian fjord at dawn, mist over still water, a single red cabin on the shore, snow on the peaks, wide angle.”Landscape & nature
Nano Banana 2 Lite · 10.1s · 36 crTry
Recraft v4 · 13.4s · 45 crTry
“Candid street photograph of an outdoor vegetable market at golden hour, a vendor weighing tomatoes on a brass scale, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens.”Photorealism
Nano Banana 2 Lite · 10.1s · 40 crTry
Recraft v4 · 12.0s · 45 crTry
“A rain-soaked city crosswalk at night seen from across the street, umbrellas, reflections of traffic lights on wet asphalt, slight motion blur on a passing cyclist.”Photorealism
Nano Banana 2 Lite · 10.7s · 36 crTry
Recraft v4 · 13.4s · 45 crTry
“Studio portrait of a woman in her 40s with short grey hair and a linen shirt, Rembrandt lighting, neutral grey backdrop, slight smile.”Portrait & fashion
Nano Banana 2 Lite · 18.9s · 40 crTry
Recraft v4 · 14.7s · 45 crTry

FAQ

Is Nano Banana 2 Lite better than Recraft v4?: On BudgetPixel Arena votes, Nano Banana 2 Lite wins 57% of head-to-head comparisons (23 votes, 0 ties). The per-prompt results below show where each model wins.
How is this comparison made?: Both models render the identical prompt at default settings; voters see the two images blind and pick the better one. Model names are revealed only after the vote.