Vintage Saree Look to 3D Figurines: ByteDance’s Seedream 4 Challenges Google’s Nano Banana in Viral Image Editing
ByteDance’s Seedream 4 challenges Google’s Nano Banana with viral AI image edits like retro saree looks, Renaissance portraits, and 3D figurines.
ByteDance’s Seedream 4 generates detailed viral images, from retro saree looks to hyper-realistic 3D figurines, rivaling Google’s Nano Banana.
Google’s Nano Banana has been the talk of the internet for its ability to generate viral, AI-powered image edits. From “retro Bollywood saree looks” to quirky 3D figurines, the tool has powered countless social media trends. But now, it faces serious competition from Seedream 4.0, a new image generator launched by ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company.
Seedream 4.0 is free to use and, in many cases, produces results with greater detail than Google’s Nano Banana. It also supports multiple image uploads simultaneously, giving creators more flexibility.
How Seedream 4 Stands Out
While Nano Banana (formally known as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) is integrated within Google’s Gemini ecosystem, Seedream 4 is not available as a standalone app or website yet. Instead, it can be accessed through LMArena, where users can even compare results side by side with Google’s model.
The trade-off? Speed. Nano Banana usually generates results in 10–15 seconds, while Seedream 4 may take over a minute. But users report that the extra wait often leads to images with richer textures, sharper details, and more artistic accuracy.
Popular Seedream 4 Image Trends
Here are some viral edits recreated with Seedream 4 and its Hi-Res version:
Bollywood Saree Look
A vintage-style image featuring a purple chiffon saree, grainy retro aesthetic, and a windy romantic atmosphere — capturing the essence of a ’90s film heroine.
Fake Indian Model
A hyper-realistic portrait of an elegant Indian woman in her late 20s, rendered with lifelike skin textures, natural lighting, and cinematic depth of field.
Renaissance Portrait
A striking transformation of a subject into a Renaissance-style painting, retaining core details while blending seamlessly with the classic art style.
3D Figurine
A collectible-style figurine placed on a computer desk, complete with packaging design, making it look like a high-quality model straight out of a toy store.
The Bigger Picture
Both Nano Banana and Seedream 4.0 are redefining how creators interact with AI-powered visuals. While Nano Banana has speed and accessibility on its side, ByteDance’s Seedream impresses with artistry and detail.
For now, social media users are happily experimenting with both, fueling the next wave of viral AI trends.
