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GPT Image 2.5 vs GPT Image 2.6 Economy: specs and price
GPT Image 2.5 — resolutions: 1K / 2K / 4K.
When to choose GPT Image 2.5 and when GPT Image 2.6 Economy
GPT Image 2.5
- Resolutions: 1K / 2K / 4K vs 1K for GPT Image 2.6 Economy
- Aspect ratios: 13 vs 8 for GPT Image 2.6 Economy
GPT Image 2.6 Economy
- Transparent background: Yes vs No for GPT Image 2.5
Key differences
Specifications
| Spec | GPT Image 2.5 | GPT Image 2.6 Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Model variants | Flare / Sunburst | GPT Image 2.6 Economy |
| Generation modes | from text / photo editing | from text / photo editing |
| Input photos | up to 16 | up to 16 |
| Transparent background | No | Yes |
| Resolutions | 1K / 2K / 4K | 1K |
| Aspect ratios | 9:16 / 16:9 / 1:1 / auto / 3:2 / 2:3 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 27:16 / 16:27 / 9:8 / 8:9 | 9:16 / 16:9 / 1:1 / auto / 3:2 / 2:3 / 21:9 / 4:3 |
| Prompt limit | 20,000 characters | 20,000 characters |
| Price, 1 image · 1K | — coins | — coins |
What to compare visually
For a fair A/B test, use the same prompt, aspect ratio and references. Inspect more than overall style: object preservation, geometry, faces and hands, fine detail, text in the frame and unintended changes during editing.
What to inspect with GPT Image 2.5
Flare for exploring ideas, Sunburst for demanding edits, with a shared image creation workflow.
- Flare and Sunburst; up to 16 input photos; 1, 2 or 4 results.
- 1K, 2K and 4K, with 13 aspect-ratio options including Auto. These are its own controls, not GPT Image 2's restrictions.
- A variant name does not guarantee edit accuracy. Check faces and lettering.
- Do not assume every option in another platform is available here; use the Mixer AI controls.
What to inspect with GPT Image 2.6 Economy
The budget GPT Image 2.6: 1K PNG, a transparent background and editing with up to 16 photos.
- From text or from photos: 1 to 16 JPEG, PNG or WebP images, up to 30 MB each.
- 8 aspect ratios: Auto, 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 and 4:3.
- 1K and PNG only: GIF and higher quality are not available.
- Check object edges and small lettering on a transparent background when zoomed in.
How to run a fair comparison
- Give both models one prompt, one aspect ratio and, for editing tests, the same source photo.
- Look at the small things: hands, small text, product edges and logos fail differently in every model.
- Generate at least three variants per model: one picture shows one seed, not the usual quality.
- Compare cost at the resolution you will actually publish, not at each model's cheapest setting.
Sources
Prices, availability and specifications come from the Mixer AI catalog. This is not an independent test: try both models on the same task before choosing.
What we compare
FAQ
Which is cheaper: GPT Image 2.5 or GPT Image 2.6 Economy?
Price, 1 image · 1K: the prices of GPT Image 2.5 and GPT Image 2.6 Economy are in the comparison table and always match the current tariff. The total depends on your settings: the price of the chosen options is shown in the interface before you run.
How does GPT Image 2.5 differ from GPT Image 2.6 Economy?
GPT Image 2.5 — resolutions: 1K / 2K / 4K.
How should I compare GPT Image 2.5 and GPT Image 2.6 Economy fairly?
Give both models the same prompt, aspect ratio and source photo, generate three variants each and compare details: hands, text, object edges. Compare price at the resolution you will publish.
Are both models available in Mixer AI?
Yes. Both models are in the Mixer AI image catalog; the launch button on the page opens Canvas on a computer and the Studio on a phone. The page exists only for models in the current catalog.
Which model is better?
There is no single winner. First rule out the model that does not accept the inputs you need (references, editing) or the resolution you need, then compare results on your own task. The table highlights only measurable differences.