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Nano Banana 2 Lite: Google's fast, affordable model for images and edits with 14 references

Alen founder of KADR Updated 2026-11-04 3 min read

Nano Banana 2 Lite is Google's lightweight model for generating and editing images, released in the summer of 2026. Google positions it as the fastest and most affordable model in the Nano Banana line. On KADR (kadr-ai.ru) one image costs 4 tokens (about 6 rubles), at 1K resolution, with up to 14 reference photos and 9 aspect ratios (November 2026). Lite is good for volume, drafts, quick edits and social media images. For 2K and 4K, complex edits that keep a face, and Russian text, take Nano Banana Pro. Below are the parameters and a comparison with the other versions.

Parameters on KADR

Parameter Nano Banana 2 Lite
Resolution 1K only
Images per run 1
Reference photos up to 14
Aspect ratios 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 21:9
Price 4 tokens (~6 rubles)

KADR (kadr-ai.ru) price, November 2026. Rubles at the base pack rate (1 token is about 1.58 rubles). This is not a public offer.

The Nano Banana line on KADR

Model Resolution Price When to use
Nano Banana 2 Lite 1K 4 tokens (~6 rubles) volume, drafts, quick edits
Nano Banana 1K 5 tokens (~8 rubles) simple tasks
Nano Banana 2 1K, 2K 8 and 13 tokens (~13 and ~21 rubles) quick edits at 2K
Nano Banana 2.1 1K, 2K, 4K 5, 6 and 13 tokens (~8, ~9 and ~21 rubles) affordable 2K and 4K
Nano Banana Pro 2K, 4K 16 and 28 tokens (~25 and ~44 rubles) complex edits, faces, Russian text, print

When to use Lite

  • Volume: dozens of images for social media, tests, drafts.
  • Finding the idea: check the composition cheaply before making the final on Pro.
  • Combining many references: up to 14 photos, for example several products in one scene, or a character plus clothing plus a location.
  • Images for social media and messengers, where 1K is enough.

When to use Pro

More about Pro: Nano Banana Pro review.

Prompts

The prompts are the same as for the whole Nano Banana line: what to keep, what to change, light and aspect ratio. 30 ready ones: Nano Banana Pro prompts.

Several products in one scene (upload 4 photos):

Place all products from the uploaded photos together on a light wooden table, soft morning window light, minimal styling. Keep each product unchanged. 4:5

Quick background change:

Keep the subject exactly unchanged. Replace the background with a soft pastel gradient, even studio light. 1:1

Workflow

  1. Find the composition on Lite for 6 rubles.
  2. Once you like a version, make the final on Nano Banana Pro at 2K or 4K if you need higher quality.

In short

Nano Banana 2 Lite is Google’s fast and affordable model: 1K, up to 14 reference photos, 9 aspect ratios, 4 tokens (about 6 rubles) per image on KADR. Use it for volume, drafts and social media images. For 2K and 4K, keeping a face exactly and Russian text, switch to Nano Banana Pro.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
A lightweight Google model from the Nano Banana line: fast and affordable, for generating and editing images. On KADR it works at 1K and accepts up to 14 reference photos.
How much does Nano Banana 2 Lite cost?
On KADR it is 4 tokens per image, about 6 rubles at the base pack rate (November 2026).
How is Nano Banana 2 Lite different from Nano Banana 2 and Pro?
Lite is the fastest and most affordable, 1K only. Nano Banana 2 goes up to 2K, Nano Banana 2.1 up to 4K. Pro edits more precisely, keeps faces better, writes Russian text reliably and works at 2K and 4K.
How many photos can I upload to Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Up to 14 reference photos. This is handy when you need to combine several objects or characters in one image, or set a style.
Which aspect ratios does Nano Banana 2 Lite support?
1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 and 21:9. One image per run.

An image for 6 rubles

Nano Banana 2 Lite on KADR: fast images and edits at 1K, up to 14 references, 9 aspect ratios. You see the price before you start. Pay in rubles, tokens never expire.

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Alen
Founder of KADR. Added Nano Banana 2 Lite for fast, high-volume tasks.