The Ultimate Gemini Model Comparison: 2.5 to 3.6 Flash, Pro & Flash-Lite
Google now runs two Gemini timelines that no longer move together. The Flash line has raced all the way to Gemini 3.6 Flash, launched July 21, 2026, while the Pro line has been frozen at Gemini 3.1 Pro since February. If you have been hunting for a “Gemini 3.5 Pro” or a “3.6 Pro,” that is the first thing to clear up in any honest Gemini model comparison, because neither one exists yet. This guide maps the entire lineup from Gemini 2.5 through 3.6 Flash, one version at a time, with a benchmark and pricing table for each, plus how the models surface inside the Gemini app and a plain […]
