Model Comparison

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 vs GPT-4.1 nanoWhich is better in 2026?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GPT-4.1 nano is 19.6x cheaper per token.

Verdict: Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 vs GPT-4.1 nano — which is better?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 (by Google) and GPT-4.1 nano (by OpenAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (Aider-Polyglot, GPQA, MMMU), while GPT-4.1 nano is better at 0 benchmarks. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

On price, GPT-4.1 nano is roughly 19.6x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 3 of 3 shared benchmarks
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jun 2025

Choose GPT-4.1 nano if…

  • cost matters — it's about 19.6x cheaper per token

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

3 benchmarks

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (Aider-Polyglot, GPQA, MMMU), while GPT-4.1 nano is better at 0 benchmarks.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

GPT-4.1 nano costs less

For input processing, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ($1.25/1M tokens) is 12.5x more expensive than GPT-4.1 nano ($0.10/1M tokens).

For output processing, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ($10.00/1M tokens) is 25.0x more expensive than GPT-4.1 nano ($0.40/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is more expensive than GPT-4.1 nano.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Google
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
Input tokens$1.25
Output tokens$10.00
Best providerGoogle
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 nano
Input tokens$0.10
Output tokens$0.40
Best providerOpenAI
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to GPT-4.1 nano's 1,047,576 tokens. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 can generate longer responses up to 65,535 tokens, while GPT-4.1 nano is limited to 32,768 tokens.

Google
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output65,535 tokens
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 nano
Input1,047,576 tokens
Output32,768 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and GPT-4.1 nano support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05

Text
Images
Audio
Video

GPT-4.1 nano

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.

Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05

Proprietary

Closed source

GPT-4.1 nano

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 was released on 2025-06-05, while GPT-4.1 nano was released on 2025-04-14.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is 2 months newer than GPT-4.1 nano.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05

Jun 5, 2025

1.1 years ago

1mo newer
GPT-4.1 nano

Apr 14, 2025

1.2 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 has a knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while GPT-4.1 nano has a cutoff of 2024-05-31.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 has more recent training data (up to 2025-01-31), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to GPT-4.1 nano (2024-05-31).

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05

Jan 2025

8 mo newer
GPT-4.1 nano

May 2024

Provider Availability

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is available from Google. GPT-4.1 nano is available from OpenAI.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05

google logo
Google
Input Price:Input: $1.25/1MOutput Price:Output: $10.00/1M

GPT-4.1 nano

openai logo
OpenAI
Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.40/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Larger context window (1,048,576 tokens)
Higher Aider-Polyglot score (82.2% vs 9.8%)
Higher GPQA score (86.4% vs 50.3%)
Higher MMMU score (82.0% vs 55.4%)
OpenAI
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and GPT-4.1 nano side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
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GPT-4.1 nano
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Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
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FAQ

Common questions about Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 vs GPT-4.1 nano.

Which is better, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 or GPT-4.1 nano?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is made by Google and GPT-4.1 nano is made by OpenAI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 compare to GPT-4.1 nano in benchmarks?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 scores Global-MMLU-Lite: 89.2%, AIME 2025: 88.0%, FACTS Grounding: 87.8%, GPQA: 86.4%, VideoMMMU: 83.6%. GPT-4.1 nano scores MMLU: 80.1%, IFEval: 74.5%, CharXiv-D: 73.9%, MMMLU: 66.9%, Multi-IF: 57.2%.

Is Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 cheaper than GPT-4.1 nano?

GPT-4.1 nano is 12.5x cheaper for input tokens. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 costs $1.25/M input and $10.00/M output via google. GPT-4.1 nano costs $0.10/M input and $0.40/M output via openai.

What are the context window sizes for Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and GPT-4.1 nano?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 supports 1.0M tokens and GPT-4.1 nano supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and GPT-4.1 nano?

Key differences include context window (1.0M vs 1.0M), input pricing ($1.25 vs $0.10/M). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and GPT-4.1 nano?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is developed by Google and GPT-4.1 nano is developed by OpenAI.

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