Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview and Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking), side by side

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (Google, retired Feb 2026) and Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) (Google) answered the same 18 questions.

Xbox controller
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A drawing (SVG)
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A drawing (SVG)
Pelican on a bicycle
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A drawing (SVG)
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A drawing (SVG)
World map
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A drawing (SVG)
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A drawing (SVG)
Tricky tic-tac-toe
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A drawing (SVG)
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A drawing (SVG)
Coffee logo
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A drawing (SVG)
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A drawing (SVG)
Framer-style landing page
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A web page: Framer-like Landing Page
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A web page: Smooth Scroll Reveal Landing Page
Catan board
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A web page: Hex Grid Simulator
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A web page: Interactive Hex Grid
A web app of its choosing
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A web page: Zen Garden Builder & Planner
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A web page: Artisan Coffee Blends
Linear clone
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A web page: Linear UI Clone
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A web page: Linear UI Clone
Wavefront music page
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A web page: Wavefront - Music Streaming for Indie Artists
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A web page: Wavefront - Indie Music Streaming
Business card
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A web page: Alex Rivers - Digital Business Card
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A web page: Alex Rivers - Digital Nomad
Catch the falling object
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A web page: Catch the Shape
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): A web page: Catch Game
Five jokes
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: Here are 5 jokes: 1. Why did the dog cross the road? To get to the barking lot! 2. Why was the computer cold? Because it left its Windows open! 3. Kno…
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here are 5 jokes: 1. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! 2. What do you call a fish with no eyes? fsh! 3. Why did…
Longevity plan
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: <s) with practical, beginner-friendly tips for each.\"\nHere\'s a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better he…
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan for a beginner focusing on Diet, Exercise, and Sleep for better health and longevity. Goal: To build f…
Seven-ingredient recipe
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: Dish Name: Sunshine Lemon-Ricotta Mugs (Sweet & Simple!) This light and flavorful dessert comes together quickly for a little sweet treat . Ingredient…
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here is a simple, delicious savory recipe using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Dish Name: Sunshine Lentil Soup This is a bright, comforting s…
Stand-up routine
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: Okay, here's a 3-minute stand-up routine, pun-free and focused on relatable everyday annoyances. --- (Start) (Walk up to mic, adjust slightly) Alright…
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here's a 3-minute routine about the absurdities of modern technology and everyday annoyances, focusing on relatable frustrations rather than wor…
Ethics dilemma
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: This is a deeply complex thought experiment that forces us to weigh core ethical principles against each other. There is no easy answer, and any decis…
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): This is a classic example of a philosophical "trolley problem" type scenario, pitting an immense good (saving a million lives) against a specific harm…
Pirate, knight, hacker
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview: A Motley Crew Discusses the Code Setting: A dimly lit tavern, somewhere outside time and space, where improbable meetings occur. A grizzled pirate, \"…
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, gather 'round, landlubbers, err, gentle folk, err... whoever you are. Characters: CAP'N BLACKHEART: A gruff, weathered pirate with a hooked hand…