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GuideApril 18, 20268 min read

AI Image Generation: 6 Models Compared — From 1,000 to 80,000 Credits

> TL;DR: 6 AI image models from 1,000 to 80,000 credits per image. Nano Banana 2 and Grok Image (1,000 cr each) are the cheapest; GPT Image 2 high/4K runs 80,000 cr. Nano Banana Pro 5,000 cr, FLUX 2 Pro 5,000 cr, GPT Image 1.5 medium/high tiered 3,000 / 15,000 cr.

DubVoice.ai offers 6 AI image generation models ranging from the 1,000-credit Grok Image to premium 80,000-credit GPT Image 2 outputs. Each model has unique strengths — here's how to choose the right one.

Budget Tier (1,000 - 3,000 credits)

Grok Image (1,000 credits)

xAI's Grok model — text-to-image and image-to-image. Supply up to 4 reference images and Grok auto-switches into i2i mode. Native aspect ratios: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, 2:3, 3:2.

Best for: Quick iterations, concept exploration, social media drafts.

Nano Banana 2 (1,000 credits)

Fast general-purpose model. 1K native, up to 4 reference images. No 4K upscale.

Best for: Mood boards, quick concept exploration, brand-consistent imagery.

GPT Image 1.5 (3,000 / 15,000 credits)

OpenAI's photorealistic model. Two quality tiers: medium (3,000 cr) and high (15,000 cr). Up to 16 reference images for i2i.

Best for: Product photography, realistic mockups, photorealistic marketing materials.

Mid Tier (5,000 credits)

Nano Banana Pro (5,000 credits)

Premium quality. 1K native with optional 4K upscale via resolution: "4K". Up to 4 reference images.

Best for: Platform-specific content (Instagram squares, YouTube thumbnails 16:9, Pinterest 2:3), high-resolution exports.

FLUX 2 Pro (5,000 credits)

Professional model with reference image support (up to 5). Upload an image and generate variations, or create new images guided by a reference.

Best for: Product variations, character consistency, iterating on a design concept.

Premium Tier (4,500 - 80,000 credits)

GPT Image 2 (mode × resolution matrix)

The most capable image model. Pricing scales with both quality tier and output resolution:

mode \ res1K2K4K
low4,5005,5006,500
medium8,00015,00025,000
high30,00055,00080,000

Image-to-image with up to 16 reference uploads.

Best for: Final hero shots, top-of-funnel marketing, anything where quality matters more than cost.

Supported Aspect Ratios

All models support flexible aspect ratios:

RatioUse Case
1:1Instagram posts, profile pictures
4:3Presentations, blog images
3:4Pinterest pins, mobile wallpapers
16:9YouTube thumbnails, website headers
9:16TikTok, Instagram Stories, mobile
21:9Ultrawide banners, cinematic headers
2:3Posters, book covers
3:2Photography format, landscape shots

Tips for Best Results

  • Be specific in your prompt — "A golden retriever playing in autumn leaves, soft afternoon light, shallow depth of field" beats "dog in park"
  • Use reference images when available (Nano Banana, FLUX 2 Pro, Grok) for consistent style
  • Start cheap, refine expensive — Use Grok Image (1,000 credits) to test prompts, then switch to a premium model for the final version
  • Match the model to the task — Need text rendering? Use Nano Banana Pro. Need photorealism? GPT Image 1.5. Need 4K? Nano Banana Pro at 4K or GPT Image 2 at 4K.
  • Try multiple models — The same prompt produces very different results across models. Experiment!

Getting Started

Navigate to the Image Generation tool in your DubVoice.ai dashboard. Select your model, enter a prompt, choose your aspect ratio, and generate. All images are saved to your history for easy access.

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