Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite vs Gemini 3.6 Flash: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | Gemini 3.6 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Company | ||
| Release Date | July 21, 2026 | July 21, 2026 |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Context (output) | 66K | 66K |
| Input Price / 1M | $0.30 | $1.50 |
| Output Price / 1M | $2.50 | $7.50 |
| Average Score | 0.0 | 0.8 |
Verdict
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite leads in 1 out of 3 comparison categories.
API Cost
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is 3.2x cheaper: input $0.30/1M vs $1.50/1M tokens.
Context Window
Same context size: 1M tokens.
Recency
Both models were released around the same time: 7/21/2026 and 7/21/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is cheaper for input: $0.30 per 1M tokens vs $1.50.
Which has a larger context window — Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite supports a larger context: 1,000,000 tokens vs 1,000,000.
The Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite and Gemini 3.6 Flash comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Gemini 3.6 Flash page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.