Canonical page: https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/gpt-image-2-5-vs-gpt-image-2-6/ Prices on this page are live: current values come from https://mixerai.org/api/knowledge/prices?lang=en. A dash means the value did not load. [Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/en/) › [Knowledge Base](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/) › [Comparison](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/) › GPT Image 2.5 vs GPT Image 2.6: specs and price # GPT Image 2.5 vs GPT Image 2.6: specs and price Image models differ in how they handle references and editing, how cleanly they draw text and fine detail, and which resolutions they give. Below are the measurable differences from the catalog and a way to check the rest on your own tasks. [Try it on Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/en/#/canvas?dl=kb_gpt-image-2-5-vs-gpt-image-2-6) ## When to choose GPT Image 2.5 and when GPT Image 2.6 ### GPT Image 2.5 - The table shows no measurable edge for GPT Image 2.5: judge it by the result on your own scene. ### GPT Image 2.6 - Aspect ratios: 16 vs 13 for GPT Image 2.5 ## Key differences GPT Image 2.5: Flare for exploring ideas, Sunburst for demanding edits, with a shared image creation workflow. GPT Image 2.6: Flare for fast series, Sunburst for careful edits: 16 aspect ratios, up to 16 photos and 4K. ## Specifications | Spec | GPT Image 2.5 | GPT Image 2.6 | Model variants | Flare / Sunburst | Flare / Sunburst | Generation modes | from text / photo editing | from text / photo editing | Input photos | up to 16 | up to 16 | Resolutions | 1K / 2K / 4K | 1K / 2K / 4K | 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 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 5:4 / 4:5 / 2:1 / 1:2 / 21:9 / 9:21 / 3:1 / 1:3 | 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 Flare for fast series, Sunburst for careful edits: 16 aspect ratios, up to 16 photos and 4K. - Flare and Sunburst: from text, or editing when 1 to 16 photos are added. - 1K, 2K or 4K quality; 1, 2 or 4 results per run. - A transparent background works at 1K only: the switch is hidden at 2K and 4K. - Check faces, lettering and brand elements at full size: a variant name does not guarantee exact preservation. ## 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. - [Prices and availability — Mixer AI catalog](https://mixerai.org/knowledge/catalog.json) ## What we compare [ GPT Image 2.5 Flare for exploring ideas, Sunburst for demanding edits, with a shared image creation workflow. ](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/image/gpt-image-2-5/) [ GPT Image 2.6 Flare for fast series, Sunburst for careful edits: 16 aspect ratios, up to 16 photos and 4K. ](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/image/gpt-image-2-6/) ## FAQ Which is cheaper: GPT Image 2.5 or GPT Image 2.6? Price, 1 image · 1K: the prices of GPT Image 2.5 and GPT Image 2.6 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? The table shows no measurable difference in specifications: compare the models on your own scene. How should I compare GPT Image 2.5 and GPT Image 2.6 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. ## See also [GPT Image 2.5 vs GPT Image 2.6 Economy: specs and price→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/gpt-image-2-5-vs-gpt-image-2-6-economy/) [GPT Image 2.6 vs GPT Image 2.6 Economy: specs and price→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/gpt-image-2-6-vs-gpt-image-2-6-economy/) [GPT Image 2 vs GPT Image 2.5: model comparison→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/gpt-image-2-vs-gpt-image-2-5/) [GPT Image 2.5 vs Grok Imagine: specs and price→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/gpt-image-2-5-vs-grok-imagine/) [Try it on Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/en/#/canvas?dl=kb_gpt-image-2-5-vs-gpt-image-2-6)