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Quick verdict: Nano Banana Pro wins for professional work (94% text accuracy, 4K native, 8-12s generation). Midjourney V7 wins for artistic creativity (71% text accuracy but unmatched imagination). DALL-E 3 wins for ease of use and lowest API cost ($0.016/image). Your use case determines the winner.
AI image generation just got brutally competitive. Google's Nano Banana Pro dropped in November 2025 with 4K output and 94% text accuracy. Midjourney V7 released in April with 40% faster rendering. DALL-E 3 slashed API costs.
After analyzing verified benchmarks and running 50+ identical prompts across all three platforms, here's what we found about which AI image generator actually wins.
The Speed Test: 3 Seconds vs 30 Seconds
How fast each tool generates an image.
Nano Banana (Original): The original Nano Banana model generates 1024×1024 images in approximately 3 seconds. In head-to-head tests, it completed generation 10x faster than Midjourney's 30+ second average.
Nano Banana Pro: Slows to 8-12 seconds per image for 4K resolution, enhanced text rendering, and professional controls. Still faster than both Midjourney and DALL-E 3.
Midjourney V7: Generates in 20-30 seconds standard mode. Draft Mode offers 10x faster generation at half GPU cost, but sacrifices detail.
DALL-E 3: Lands at 15-25 seconds per generation. HD quality adds ~10 seconds.
Speed Winner
Nano Banana (3s) → Nano Banana Pro (8-12s) → DALL-E 3 (15-25s) → Midjourney V7 (20-30s)
Resolution Battle: 4K vs 1024px
Max output size matters for print and large-format work.
Nano Banana Pro: Generates up to 4096×4096 pixels (4K) natively. Real-world tests show 5632×3072 outputs at ~24MB. Magazine ads, trade show banners, high-res web assets—all work without pixelation.
Midjourney V7: Capped at 1024×1024 pixels. Same resolution limit from earlier versions. Limits professional print applications.
DALL-E 3: Supports 1024×1024 (square), 1792×1024 (landscape), 1024×1792 (portrait). New Ultra HD tier adds 4K but availability is limited.
Resolution Winner
Nano Banana Pro (4K native) → DALL-E 3 (up to 1792px + limited 4K) → Midjourney V7 (1024px cap)
Text Accuracy: 94% vs 71%
This is where Nano Banana Pro pulls ahead.
Text rendering has historically been AI image generation's Achilles heel. You ask for "COFFEE SHOP" and get "CFFOE SHPO".
Nano Banana Pro: Achieves 94-96% text accuracy in verified benchmarks. Product labels with legible ingredients, storefront signage with correct spelling, infographics with readable data labels.
Midjourney V7: Approximately 71% text accuracy. Reviews consistently note illegible or gibberish text elements.
DALL-E 3: Approximately 78% text accuracy. Better than Midjourney, but still 16 points behind Nano Banana Pro.
Why This Matters
If you're generating social media graphics, product mockups, or infographics—the 23-point gap between Nano Banana Pro (94%) and Midjourney (71%) means usable output vs. manual Photoshop correction.
Character Consistency: 95%+ Across Images
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Nano Banana Pro: Achieves over 95% character consistency, performing approximately 70% better than Midjourney. Supports up to 14 reference images simultaneously while maintaining consistency across 5 different people.
Midjourney V7: Improved character reference tools, but consistency remains lower. Better at individual artistic images, but struggles with exact visual fidelity across generations.
DALL-E 3: Maintains some consistency within a single ChatGPT session through conversational context. Cross-session consistency requires manual prompt engineering.
Photorealism Benchmark: FID Scores
Lower FID = better image quality.
| Model | FID Score | Prompt Adherence | User Preference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana | 12.4 (Best) | 89% | 70% win rate |
| Midjourney V7 | 15.3 | 72% | Artistic excellence |
| Stable Diffusion 3 | 16.9 | 81% | Open source |
| DALL-E 3 | 18.7 | 76% | Ease of use |
Nano Banana's 12.4 FID score beats every other model on this list for photorealistic output quality.
Pricing Breakdown
What you actually pay per image.
Nano Banana Pro:
- Free: 2-3 images/day, 1MP, watermark
- Pro: $19.99/month – 100 images/day, 2K
- Ultra: $34.99/month – 1,000 images/day, 4K
- API: $0.134/2K, $0.24/4K (Batch: 50% off)
Midjourney V7:
- Basic: $10/month – 3.3 Fast GPU hours
- Standard: $30/month – 15 Fast GPU hours, unlimited Relax
- Pro: $60/month – 30 Fast GPU hours, Stealth Mode
- Note: V7 costs 2x GPU time of V6. Half as many images per subscription.
DALL-E 3:
- ChatGPT Plus: $20/month – ~40-50 images/3 hours
- API: $0.016/image (cheapest)
| Platform | Method | Cost/Image |
|---|---|---|
| DALL-E 3 | API | $0.016 (Cheapest) |
| ChatGPT Plus | Subscription | ~$0.13 |
| Nano Banana Pro | 2K API | $0.134 |
| Nano Banana Pro | 4K API | $0.24 |
| Midjourney | Standard Plan | $0.30-$0.60 |
Use Case Decision Matrix
Which tool for which job?
Choose Nano Banana Pro for:
- Text-heavy designs (product labels, infographics, signage)
- High-resolution professional output (print, large-format)
- Character/brand consistency (multi-image campaigns)
- Speed for iteration (client presentations, A/B testing)
Choose Midjourney V7 for:
- Pure artistic creation (concept art, fantasy, atmospherics)
- Exploratory concepting (mood boards, early-stage exploration)
- Community and inspiration (Discord prompt sharing)
- Draft Mode rapid iteration (10x speed, budget-conscious)
Choose DALL-E 3 for:
- Conversational refinement (natural language editing)
- OpenAI ecosystem integration (existing ChatGPT workflows)
- Ease of use priority (non-technical users)
- Lowest API cost ($0.016/image high-volume)
The Hybrid Approach
Using multiple tools together.
You don't have to pick just one tool. Different generators work better at different stages:
Common Professional Workflow
- 1Concept with Midjourney Draft Mode: Generate 20-30 artistic concepts for creative direction
- 2Refine with Nano Banana Pro: Apply accurate text, consistent characters, and 4K output
- 3Final touches with DALL-E 3: Use conversational editing for minor tweaks and inpainting
Limitations: What Each Tool Can't Do
Know the weaknesses before committing.
Nano Banana Pro: Slower than original (8-12s vs 3s), higher cost ($0.24/4K), learning curve for pro controls, free tier limited to 2-3/day.
Midjourney V7: 71% text accuracy, 1024px cap, 20-30s generation, 2x GPU cost in V7, 72% prompt adherence.
DALL-E 3: 1792px max (limited 4K), session-bound memory, 78% text accuracy, ~40-50/3hr cap, struggles with hands/faces.
Which AI Image Generator Actually Wins?
After analyzing benchmarks and testing 50+ prompts.
Nano Banana Pro Wins For: Best overall performance (94% text, 12.4 FID, 89% prompt adherence, 95%+ consistency, native 4K). Best for professionals.
Midjourney V7 Wins For: Best artistic output. Unmatched imagination for fantasy, concept art. Draft Mode for rapid exploration.
DALL-E 3 Wins For: Best ease of use. Lowest barrier to entry. Cheapest API at $0.016/image.
The Real Winner: Your Use Case
Professional work requiring accuracy: Nano Banana Pro.
Artistic exploration where creativity matters most: Midjourney V7.
Ease of use and lowest API cost: DALL-E 3.
Data-driven recommendation: Start with Nano Banana Pro's free tier to test text accuracy and 4K output. If you need pure artistry over accuracy, add Midjourney's Basic Plan. Use DALL-E 3's API for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications.
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