Gemini 1.5 Pro vs Gemini 3 Pro Image
Both have similar output pricing, while Gemini 3 Pro Image offers a larger context window. Choose Gemini 1.5 Pro or Gemini 3 Pro Image based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemini 1.5 Pro | Gemini 3 Pro Image |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Google DeepMind | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | — | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | — | $12.00 |
| Context window | — | 66K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Feb 2024 | Nov 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1319 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1161 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 132 | — |
FAQ
Is Gemini 1.5 Pro or Gemini 3 Pro Image cheaper?
Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 3 Pro Image have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Gemini 1.5 Pro or Gemini 3 Pro Image?
Gemini 3 Pro Image has the larger context window (66K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.