Google Gemini 2.5 Pro edges out the Google Gemini 1.5 Pro in the ai language models category, particularly in design, scoring 8.4/10 vs 7.0/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the ai language modelscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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Lower cost = better value. Free = open-source self-hosted.
| Metric | 1.5 Pro | 2.5 Pro |
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| Input (Prompt) | $1.25/1M | $1.25/1M |
| Output (Completion) | ✓$5.00/1M | $10.00/1M |
| Open Source | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Context Window (tokens)
| Metric | 1.5 Pro | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Output | 8,192 tok | ✓65,536 tok |
| Speed | ✓110 tok/s | 100 tok/s |
| Time to First Token | ✓700ms | 800ms |
| Languages | 40+ | 40+ |
Higher is better. Industry-standard AI evaluation benchmarks.
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| Feature | 1.5 Pro | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / Chain-of-Thought | ✕ | ✓ |
| Vision (Image Input) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio Input | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video Input | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image/Audio Output | ✕ | ✕ |
| Function Calling / Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| JSON Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Web Access | ✕ | ✓ |
| Fine-tuning Support | ✕ | ✕ |
| Batch API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✕ | ✕ |
| Field | 1.5 Pro | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
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| Knowledge Cutoff | 2023-11 | 2025-01 |
| Best For | long contextdocument analysisvideogeneral | reasoningcodingmultimodallong contextmath |
Buy Google Gemini 1.5 Pro if…
The Google Gemini 1.5 Pro is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy Google Gemini 2.5 Pro if…
Buy the Google Gemini 2.5 Pro if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Google Gemini 2.5 Pro edges out the Google Gemini 1.5 Pro in the ai language models category, particularly in design, scoring 8.4/10 vs 7.0/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro is the clear pick.
No, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro scores higher (9.5 vs 8.9).
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The Google Gemini 1.5 Pro is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy the Google Gemini 2.5 Pro if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.