Highlights
- Viral Nano-Banana AI trend is being driven by the Nano-Banana image editing tool.
- Google Gemini has surpassed ChatGPT as the #1 app on both iOS and Android platforms.
- The trend transforms selfies into collectible-style 3D portraits with viral offshoots like vintage saree edits dominating Instagram.
- Users are generating figurines in styles ranging from cyberpunk to retro Bollywood, blending Gemini’s visuals with ChatGPT’s storytelling prompts.
Google’s Gemini app has officially overtaken ChatGPT to claim the number-one spot on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This surge in popularity is largely driven by the viral success of its Nano-Banana AI image editing tool, which has taken over social media feeds worldwide. Here’s a roundup of everything that is happening in Viral Nano-Banana AI Trend.
What is Nano-Banana?
For those unfamiliar, Nano-Banana is an AI trend that transforms user photos into hyper-detailed 3D figurine-style portraits. These edits look like collectible toy figures, complete with acrylic bases and stylised packaging.
Image editing is one of the most popular use cases for @NanoBanana. Try using these image editing prompt templates so you can quickly get the details in your photos just right 🧵
(tip: bookmark this thread for future reference!)
— Google AI (@GoogleAI) September 9, 2025
Try the @GeminiApp or tag me @NanoBanana to generate / edit an image 🍌
— Nano Banana (@NanoBanana) September 4, 2025
The trend has exploded on platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), embraced by celebrities including Sonam Bajwa and Rakesh Roshan, as well as politicians like Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Goa CM Pramod Sawant.
Google Gemini Tops App Charts
When TOI Tech checked the “Top Apps” list on both app stores, Google Gemini ranked first, followed by Threads and ChatGPT. This is a reversal from earlier months when ChatGPT held the top spot during its viral Ghibli-style image generation phase.
Google confirmed that the Nano-Banana feature is free for all users within the Gemini app. The company is also encouraging users to share their creations online with standout images being featured by Google.
Nano-Banana vs ChatGPT
While Nano-Banana dominates the spotlight with quick, playful, and viral edits, ChatGPT takes a different path. Instead of creating figurines, ChatGPT focuses on storytelling through images. For example, rather than simply generating a dragon image, it might describe “a dragon mourning in ruins lit by candlelight.”
This makes ChatGPT more appealing for writers, marketers, and storytellers, while Nano-Banana thrives on social media virality.
The rivalry is almost like comparing TikTok to Netflix. Nano-Banana is fun, fast, and shareable, the “life of the party.” ChatGPT, on the other hand, offers depth, narrative, and emotional storytelling. Many creators are now blending both – Nano-Banana for visuals, ChatGPT for context.
Viral Vintage Saree Nano-Banana AI Trend on Instagram
Caption – Viral Vintage Saree Nano-Banana AI Trend on Instagram.
One of the biggest offshoots of Nano-Banana is the vintage saree AI edit trend on Instagram.
These edits look like classic Bollywood posters from the 90s with chiffon sarees, retro film grain, and dramatic cinematic effects. The trend combines Google Gemini’s image generation with ChatGPT’s prompt guidance to deliver unique retro avatars.
How to Create Your Own Vintage Saree AI Photo?
- Log in to Gemini or ChatGPT with your Google account.
- In Gemini, tap “Try Image Editing” (banana icon).
- Upload a clear solo picture where your face is visible.
- Copy-paste a viral saree prompt (examples below).
- Generate, save, and share your AI edit on Instagram.
Sample AI Saree Prompts –
Black Saree Prompt – “Convert this person into a retro vintage grainy but bright image, black party-wear saree, 90s film aesthetic. She is standing against a solid, deep wall with dramatic shadows and contrast, creating a mysterious and artistic atmosphere. Lighting is warm, with golden sunset tones evoking golden hour glow. Her expression is moody, calm, yet subtly happy and introspective.”
White Saree Prompt – “Create a 4K HD realistic portrait of a woman in a translucent white polka dot saree. Small pink flower tucked behind her ear, warm light casting cinematic shadows. Pure vintage diva energy.”
Nano-Banana Figurine Prompts for Social Media and 3D Printing
Caption – Nano-Banana Figurine Prompts for Social Media and 3D Printing.
Google’s Nano-Banana isn’t limited to saree edits, it can turn ordinary selfies into mini 3D collectibles.
Here are some creative prompt ideas (via Techlusive) –
- Mini Explorer Figurine – Turn the image into a tiny explorer with a backpack, binoculars, and a campfire accessory, standing on a rocky terrain base.
- Cyberpunk Character – Create a neon-lit cyberpunk-style figure with futuristic clothing, holographic gadgets, and a glowing cityscape base.
- Mythical Creature Collectible – Transform the photo into a 3D dragon or unicorn figure with magical glow effects and a floating crystal base.
- Streetwear Toy Model – Make a modern streetwear-style figurine with sneakers, hoodie, and skateboard, posed on a graffiti-decorated mini platform.
- Mini Chef Figurine – Render the subject as a cute chef figurine, holding a frying pan and spatula, standing on a kitchen countertop base.
- Fantasy Knight Figurine – Turn the image into a knight with shining armor, sword and shield, on a stone castle platform.
- Retro Music Icon – Create a 3D figurine of the person as a retro rock star, holding a guitar, with a vinyl record and stage lights in the background.
- Miniature Scientist – Render the image as a scientist figurine, holding a flask, with lab equipment and a tiny chalkboard base.
- Futuristic Racer Toy – Turn the subject into a racing driver with helmet, racing suit, and a small hovercar base.
- Jungle Adventurer Figurine – Make the photo into a jungle explorer toy, standing on a tree stump base with vines and miniature animals around.
- Underwater Explorer Model – Create a scuba diver figurine, equipped with oxygen tanks and flippers, standing on a coral reef base.
- Mini Carnival Performer – Transform the subject into a circus performer figurine, juggling colorful balls on a striped carnival platform.
- Steampunk Character Toy – Render the image as a steampunk adventurer with goggles, gears, and a mechanical contraption base.
- Mini Wizard Figurine – Make a magical wizard with a staff, flowing robes, and a glowing spell circle on the base.
- Sci-Fi Pilot Collectible – Turn the photo into a space pilot figurine, seated in a futuristic cockpit with holographic displays.
Caption – Nano-Banana 3D Printing.
Retro & Pop Culture Nano Banana 3D Figurine Prompts –
- 80s Arcade Gamer Figurine – Turn the image into a pixelated 1980s gamer, sitting at an arcade cabinet with neon lights and joystick in hand.
- Vintage Rock Band Member – Create a 1970s or 1980s rock musician figurine, with big hair, electric guitar, and vinyl record stage base.
- Classic Cartoon Toy – Render the subject as a Saturday morning cartoon-style figurine, with exaggerated expressions and colorful comic props.
- Retro Futuristic Pilot – Make a 1960s sci-fi pilot collectible with shiny metallic suit, jetpack, and rocket-inspired display base.
- Old-School Film Star – Transform the image into a golden-era Hollywood star, with vintage costume, retro hairstyle, and mini red carpet base.
- Disco Dance Figurine – Create a disco-themed 3D figure with platform shoes, glittery clothes, and a mirrored disco floor.
- Vintage Comic Hero – Render the subject as a classic comic book superhero, with bold primary colors, cape, and retro comic effects.
- Retro Toy Robot – Make a 1950s-inspired toy robot version of the image, with metallic body, antenna, and tiny gears on the base.
- Pop Culture Icon Collectible – Turn the photo into a figurine inspired by famous pop culture trends, complete with iconic accessories and stage setup.
- Retro Gaming Character – Create a figurine styled after a vintage 8-bit video game hero, posed on a mini arcade platform with pixelated props.
FAQs
Q1. What is the Nano-Banana AI trend and why is it popular?
Answer. Nano-Banana is an AI image editing feature in Google Gemini that transforms selfies into hyper-detailed 3D figurine-style portraits. Its playful, collectible aesthetic has gone viral on social media, driving Gemini to the top of app charts.
Q2. How does Google Gemini compare to ChatGPT in image generation?
Answer. Gemini focuses on fast, shareable edits like Nano-Banana figurines, while ChatGPT leans into narrative-driven visuals, ideal for storytelling, marketing, and creative writing.
Q3. What is the Vintage Saree AI trend and how can I create it?
Answer. It’s a viral Instagram trend using Gemini’s image editor and ChatGPT prompts to generate retro Bollywood-style portraits. Upload a clear photo, apply a saree prompt, and share your cinematic avatar online.
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