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Nano Banana 2.1 vs Hy4 previewWhich Is Better in 2026?

Google: Nano Banana 2.1 logoGoogle•Tencent: Hy4 preview logoTencent

Nano Banana 2.1 vs Hy4 preview: which should you choose in 2026?

Nano Banana 2.1 (by Google) and Hy4 preview (by Tencent) are compared below. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price, and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

There are not enough shared, protocol-compatible benchmark results to declare a performance leader.

Choose Nano Banana 2.1 if…

  • • you need image inputs
  • • you need image generation

Choose Hy4 preview if…

  • • your own prompt tests favor its output; shared comparable evidence does not identify a unique advantage

The benchmark count includes only results measured with a matching benchmark version and protocol. Arena scores are shown separately. Missing, preliminary, and incompatible data is not treated as a controlled win. Published point-score comparisons are labeled separately when protocol details are incomplete. For text-output models, the verdict also compares token pricing and context windows.

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Performance benchmarks

Every value links to its source. A dash means that no reviewed result is available for that exact model and protocol.

Nano Banana 2.1 and Hy4 preview benchmark results
BenchmarkNano Banana 2.1Hy4 preview
AutomationBench-AA

A 657-task benchmark of multi-step work across simulated SaaS applications in six business domains. The Artificial Analysis protocol reports a guardrail-aware score and is distinct from both the public Zapier split and the unrelated dynamic AutoBench framework.

Guardrail-aware score

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BrowseComp

A benchmark of difficult, verifiable information-seeking questions designed to measure an agent's ability to locate hard-to-find facts through web browsing.

Accuracy

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OSWorld-Verified

A verified computer-use benchmark in which multimodal agents operate desktop applications and are graded from the resulting environment state.

Mean task reward

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SWE-Bench Verified

A human-validated subset of real GitHub issues used to measure whether a coding agent can produce repository patches that resolve the associated tests.

Resolved

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Terminal-Bench 2.1

Version 2.1 of the benchmark for completing realistic tasks in terminal environments. Harness, resource limits, and attempt count are part of the protocol.

Mean task success

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AutoBench

A dynamic LLM evaluation framework in which models generate questions, answer them, and participate in reciprocal peer assessment. AutoBench is distinct from Zapier's AutomationBench.

Weighted peer-assessment score

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GPQA Diamond

The highest-quality subset of Graduate-Level Google-Proof Q&A, designed to test expert-level scientific reasoning in biology, physics, and chemistry.

Accuracy

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Humanity's Last Exam

A 2,500-question expert-level benchmark spanning dozens of academic fields. Tool-assisted and no-tools results are separate protocols and must not be merged.

Accuracy

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Arena preference scores
Arena (Code/WebDev)

Human preference score for code and web development

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1633 ±9Preliminary

Benchmark sources

Reviewed evidence last updated 2026-08-09. Arena data last refreshed Oct 5, 2026.

Pricing, capabilities, and model facts

Nano Banana 2.1 and Hy4 preview model facts
FeatureNano Banana 2.1Hy4 preview
Context & model facts
DeveloperGoogleTencent
API providerGoogleTencent
Input context65,536 tokens1,048,576 tokens
Maximum output58,982 tokens64,000 tokens
Released——
Added to WritingmateOct 6, 2026Aug 28, 2026
LicenseNot availableNot available
Knowledge cutoff——
Capabilities
InputsImage, TextText
OutputsImage, TextText
Provider endpoint accepts tool parametersYesYes
ReasoningYesYes
VisionYesNo
Image GenerationYesNo
Video GenerationNoNo
API performance
p95 latencyNot measuredNot measured
Output throughputNot measuredNot measured
Writingmate shows API performance only when both models have enough observations from the same measurement window, prompt profile, and provider. Third-party latency values are not copied into this table.

Data sources

  • Writingmate model catalog (pricing, limits, and availability)

Catalog data last updated Oct 6, 2026.

Why Pay for Multiple Subscriptions?

Comparing Nano Banana 2.1 from Google with Hy4 preview from Tencent? Instead of managing separate API keys and subscriptions, get both with Writingmate.

Subscription-plan access for Nano Banana 2.1 and Hy4 preview
PlanPriceNano Banana 2.1Hy4 previewAI ImagesAI Video
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Most popular
$20/moIncludedIncludedNano Banana Pro, FLUX.2, DALL-E & moreVEO 3.1, Kling 3.0
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Power users
$60/moIncludedIncludedNano Banana Pro, FLUX.2, DALL-E & moreVEO 3.1, Kling 3.0
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Nano Banana 2.1 vs Hy4 preview FAQ

Which is better, Nano Banana 2.1 or Hy4 preview?

There are not enough shared, protocol-compatible benchmark results to declare a performance leader.

Which model is cheaper to use through an API?

A comparable blended token price is not available for both models. Check the API pricing rows for the values that are currently published.

Which model supports more context?

Comparable context-window data is not available for both models.

Can I switch between Nano Banana 2.1 and Hy4 preview?

Yes. Use the model selector on this page to open any current Writingmate model comparison. You can also run the same prompt with both models in Writingmate.