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Chinese AI Companies Release Much Cheaper Rivals to Google’s Nano Banana
China’s leading technology companies are expanding their presence in the global artificial intelligence race. ByteDance and Alibaba Cloud have introduced new image generation models aimed at competing with Google’s Nano Banana Pro but for cheap.
Both firms are focusing on improving performance while reducing costs for businesses and individual users.
Seedream 5.0
ByteDance has launched Seedream 5.0, now available for beta testing on Jimeng in China and on CapCut globally.
According to the company, the model improves reasoning capabilities and better interprets complex prompts. It allows users to edit specific elements of an image without regenerating the entire design.
In one demonstration, a snowy night scene was created and later modified by switching lights on and off while preserving the rest of the composition.
The release follows ByteDance’s recent introduction of Seedance 2.0, an AI video model that has been creating Hollywood-grade hyper-realistic videos.
Qwen-Image-2.0
Alibaba Cloud has introduced Qwen-Image-2.0, developed by its Qwen team.
The model combines image generation and editing within a single system. It supports prompts of up to 1,000 tokens and produces 2K resolution images.
Qwen-Image-2.0 is designed to handle structured layouts, multi-panel designs, and consistent characters across scenes. It also demonstrates strong performance in rendering Chinese text and complex calligraphy.
Feature Comparison
Below is a comparison of key features among the three competing models:
| Feature | ByteDance Seedream 5.0 | Alibaba Qwen-Image-2.0 | Google Nano Banana Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | ByteDance | Alibaba Cloud (Qwen team) | Google DeepMind (Gemini) |
| Core Function | Text-to-image generation and editing | Unified image generation and editing | Image generation and advanced editing |
| Native Output Resolution | Supports 2K and 4K outputs | Native 2K (2048×2048) output | Up to 4K resolution output |
| Prompt Handling | Designed for detailed prompt understanding | Supports long prompts up to around 1,000 tokens | Advanced prompt-based generation (no official token limit stated) |
| Text Rendering | Generates legible text within images | Strong typography and structured text rendering | Advanced multilingual text rendering |
| Generation and Editing Integration | Supports selective image edits | Generation and editing are integrated in one model | Integrated image creation and editing tools |
| Availability | Beta testing via Jimeng (China) and CapCut (global) | Available via Qwen platforms | Available through Gemini apps and Google AI tools |
| Model Base | Proprietary Seedream model | Qwen multimodal architecture | Built on Gemini 3 Pro Image |
Disclaimer: Feature details are based on publicly available information and may change over time.
Tecno has introduced the Tecno Pova Curve 2, which is claimed to be the slimmest smartphone to house an 8,000 mAh battery. It also brings a refreshed design compared to the original Pova Curve.
Design and Display
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 features a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel supports up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness.
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protects the screen. The phone features an IP64 rating and is equipped with SGS-certified drop protection. The device measures 7.42mm in thickness and weighs 195 grams. It will be available in Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, and Storm Titanium color options.
Additional hardware features include an in-display fingerprint scanner and a single speaker with Dolby Atmos support.
Internals and Software
The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor, paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The original Pova Curve was equipped with the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset.
The Pova Curve 2 runs Android 16 with HiOS 16 layered on top. Tecno has stated that the device will receive two Android OS upgrades.
Cameras
On the rear, the phone includes a dual camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor.
For selfies, the device offers a 13MP front-facing camera positioned inside a hole-punch cutout.
Battery and Pricing
One of the key highlights of the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is its 8,000 mAh battery, which supports 45W fast charging.
Pricing is set at $310 for the 8GB/128GB variant and $330 for the 8GB/256GB model.
Tecno Pova Curve 2 Specifications
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| OS | Android 16, HiOS 16 |
| Supported Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | 6.78 inches, 1208 x 2644 pixels, AMOLED, 144Hz, 2304Hz PWM, 4500 nits (peak) |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Card Slot | no |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Colors | Silver, Purple, Titanium |
| Fingerprint sensor | under display, optical |
| Battery |
8000 mAh, 45W wired charging |
| Price |
$310 |
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