Flux Kontext Pro vs Nano Banana: Comparing Photoshop's AI Models for Realistic Image Generation

Photoshop Beta now includes two powerful AI partner models that handle image generation differently. Flux Kontext Pro excels at creating realistic, detailed results while maintaining original photo elements, making it ideal for natural-looking edits.

This comparison reveals when to choose Flux over the popular Nano Banana model for your creative projects.

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Key Differences Between AI Models

Use Flux Kontext Pro for realistic, photograph-like results that preserve original image details
Choose Nano Banana for cleaner, more stylized outputs with better accuracy for complex prompts
Apply simple English prompts for basic edits with both models
Create detailed prompts using ChatGPT for complex Flux generations like battle scenes or detailed portraits
Select the entire image and use content-aware instructions rather than precise selections for both models

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