Nova 2 Lite vs Gemini 2.5 Pro
At a Glance
| Compare |  Nova 2 LiteAmazon |  Gemini 2.5 ProGoogle DeepMind |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Cost, and Efficiency | ||
| IntelligenceHigher is better · MM Intelligence v4.4 | #43 of 570.0 score · 1/3 sources · single-source provisional · missing LiveBench, ARC-AGI-2 · full-core range 0.0–66.7 | UnrankedNot in the 57-model eligible cohort |
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.30Amazon Bedrock ↗ · Aug 29, 2026 | $1.25Google AI ↗ · Aug 29, 2026 |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $2.50Amazon Bedrock ↗ · Aug 29, 2026 | $10.00Google AI ↗ · Aug 29, 2026 |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 1,000K | 1,049K |
| Model facts checked | Aug 29, 2026View model evidence → | Aug 29, 2026View model evidence → |
Token prices are the lowest available sourced USD rates; input and output may use different providers. Cost ranking estimates output spend on LiveBench, not a full request bill. Ranking methodology →
Available Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Nova 2 Lite | Gemini 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| LMArena Text Arenatext-2026-10-15-a64ca3b12b6e · arena_rating · leader | 1,361.8393% of row best · rating · nova-2-lite; 95% CI [1355.81915120, 1367.83207069]; votes 12413; rank 195 | 1,457.73100% of row best · rating · gemini-2.5-pro; 95% CI [1455.29194111, 1460.15968303]; votes 125366; rank 42 |
| Overall ResultCounted from the protocol-matched rows above | 0 benchmark winsNo overall winner | 1 benchmark winNo overall winner |
Third-party benchmark Only like-for-like primary-publisher results are shown; raw scores, relative scores, configuration, and token spend remain visible.
Side-by-Side Facts
| Field | Nova 2 Lite | Gemini 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Amazon | Google DeepMind |
| Family | Nova 2 | Gemini 2 5 |
| Model | Nova 2 Lite | Gemini 2.5 Pro |
| Version | Nova 2 Lite | Gemini 2.5 Pro |
| Lifecycle | active | active |
| Released | 2025-12-02 | Unknown |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2025-10-01 | 2025-01-01 |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Video, Document | Text, Image, Video, Audio, Document |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 1,000K | 1,049K |
| Total parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| Active parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| License | Unknown | Unknown |
| Open weights | No | No |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| Provider access | Amazon Bedrock (Standard) | Google AI (Standard), Google Gemini (Standard) |
| Capabilities | chat, generation, prompt-caching, tools, vision | chat, generation, reasoning, tools |
Nova 2 Lite Capabilities
Gemini 2.5 Pro Capabilities
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Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
Nova 2 Lite vs Gemini 2.5 Pro FAQs
Is Nova 2 Lite or Gemini 2.5 Pro better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both Nova 2 Lite and Gemini 2.5 Pro, so Model Markets cannot name a coding leader from pricing, context size, or capability labels alone.
Which is cheaper, Nova 2 Lite or Gemini 2.5 Pro?+
Nova 2 Lite is $0.30 and Gemini 2.5 Pro is $1.25 per million tokens, so Nova 2 Lite is cheaper on this metric. Nova 2 Lite is $2.50 and Gemini 2.5 Pro is $10.00 per million tokens, so Nova 2 Lite is cheaper on this metric.
Which has a larger context window, Nova 2 Lite or Gemini 2.5 Pro?+
Gemini 2.5 Pro has the larger sourced context window. Nova 2 Lite supports 1,000,000 tokens and Gemini 2.5 Pro supports 1,048,576 tokens.
Which performs better in benchmarks, Nova 2 Lite or Gemini 2.5 Pro?+
There is no overall benchmark winner: At least two independently verified, protocol-matched benchmarks are required for an overall winner.
Can Nova 2 Lite or Gemini 2.5 Pro be self-hosted?+
Both models have the same sourced self-hosting status: unsupported. Nova 2 Lite is not marked open weight; Gemini 2.5 Pro is not marked open weight.
Can Nova 2 Lite and Gemini 2.5 Pro understand images?+
Nova 2 Lite is documented with image input; Gemini 2.5 Pro is documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, Nova 2 Lite or Gemini 2.5 Pro?+
Both models have the same sourced maximum output: 65,536 tokens each.
Do Nova 2 Lite and Gemini 2.5 Pro support reasoning and tool use?+
Nova 2 Lite: tool calling and image input. Gemini 2.5 Pro: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, Nova 2 Lite or Gemini 2.5 Pro?+
Nova 2 Lite has 1 sourced provider route; Gemini 2.5 Pro has 2, so Gemini 2.5 Pro has broader tracked availability.
Which offers better value, Nova 2 Lite or Gemini 2.5 Pro?+
There is no universal value winner. Compare the input and output prices above with the matched benchmark result for your workload: cheaper tokens can be offset by different quality, token usage, latency, or provider availability.