Model Comparison

Gemma 4 26B-A4B vs MiniMax M2.7Which is better in 2026?

Comparing Gemma 4 26B-A4B and MiniMax M2.7 across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: Gemma 4 26B-A4B vs MiniMax M2.7 — which is better?

Gemma 4 26B-A4B (by Google) and MiniMax M2.7 (by MiniMax) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

On price, Gemma 4 26B-A4B is roughly 2.7x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Gemma 4 26B-A4B also accepts a larger context window (262,144 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose Gemma 4 26B-A4B if…

  • cost matters — it's about 2.7x cheaper per token
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 262,144 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Apr 2026

Choose MiniMax M2.7 if…

  • you want predictable pricing at $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Gemma 4 26B-A4B and MiniMax M2.7don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Gemma 4 26B-A4B costs less

For input processing, Gemma 4 26B-A4B ($0.13/1M tokens) is 2.3x cheaper than MiniMax M2.7 ($0.30/1M tokens).

For output processing, Gemma 4 26B-A4B ($0.40/1M tokens) is 3.0x cheaper than MiniMax M2.7 ($1.20/1M tokens).

In conclusion, MiniMax M2.7 is more expensive than Gemma 4 26B-A4B.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
Fri Jul 17 2026 • llm-stats.com
Google
Gemma 4 26B-A4B
Input tokens$0.13
Output tokens$0.40
Best providerNovita
MiniMax
MiniMax M2.7
Input tokens$0.30
Output tokens$1.20
Best providerFireworks
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Gemma 4 26B-A4B accepts 262,144 input tokens compared to MiniMax M2.7's 196,608 tokens. MiniMax M2.7 can generate longer responses up to 196,608 tokens, while Gemma 4 26B-A4B is limited to 131,072 tokens.

Google
Gemma 4 26B-A4B
Input262,144 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
MiniMax
MiniMax M2.7
Input196,608 tokens
Output196,608 tokens
Fri Jul 17 2026 • llm-stats.com

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Gemma 4 26B-A4B supports multimodal inputs, whereas MiniMax M2.7 does not.

Gemma 4 26B-A4B can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Gemma 4 26B-A4B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

MiniMax M2.7

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 4 26B-A4B is licensed under Apache 2.0, while MiniMax M2.7 uses MIT.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Gemma 4 26B-A4B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

MiniMax M2.7

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 4 26B-A4B was released on 2026-04-02, while MiniMax M2.7 was released on 2026-03-18.

Gemma 4 26B-A4B is 1 month newer than MiniMax M2.7.

Gemma 4 26B-A4B

Apr 2, 2026

3 months ago

2w newer
MiniMax M2.7

Mar 18, 2026

4 months ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Gemma 4 26B-A4B has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-01, while MiniMax M2.7's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Gemma 4 26B-A4B's training data extends to 2025-01-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without MiniMax M2.7's cutoff date.

Gemma 4 26B-A4B

Jan 2025

MiniMax M2.7

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Provider Availability

Gemma 4 26B-A4B is available from Novita. MiniMax M2.7 is available from Fireworks, MiniMax, Novita.

Gemma 4 26B-A4B

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Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.13/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.40/1M

MiniMax M2.7

fireworks logo
Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
minimax logo
MiniMax
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
novita logo
Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Larger context window (262,144 tokens)
Supports multimodal inputs
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
MiniMax

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Gemma 4 26B-A4B and MiniMax M2.7 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Gemma 4 26B-A4B
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MiniMax M2.7
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Google
Gemma 4 26B-A4B
MiniMax
MiniMax M2.7

FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 4 26B-A4B vs MiniMax M2.7.

Which is better, Gemma 4 26B-A4B or MiniMax M2.7?

Gemma 4 26B-A4B (Google) and MiniMax M2.7 (MiniMax) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does Gemma 4 26B-A4B compare to MiniMax M2.7 in benchmarks?

Gemma 4 26B-A4B scores AIME 2026: 88.3%, MMMLU: 86.3%, t2-bench: 85.5%, MMLU-Pro: 82.6%, MathVision: 82.4%. MiniMax M2.7 scores SWE-bench Multilingual: 76.5%, MLE-Bench Lite: 66.6%, MM-ClawBench: 62.7%, Terminal-Bench 2.0: 57.0%, SWE-Bench Pro: 56.2%.

Is Gemma 4 26B-A4B cheaper than MiniMax M2.7?

Gemma 4 26B-A4B is 2.3x cheaper for input tokens. Gemma 4 26B-A4B costs $0.13/M input and $0.40/M output via novita. MiniMax M2.7 costs $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output via fireworks.

What are the context window sizes for Gemma 4 26B-A4B and MiniMax M2.7?

Gemma 4 26B-A4B supports 262K tokens and MiniMax M2.7 supports 197K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Gemma 4 26B-A4B and MiniMax M2.7?

Key differences include context window (262K vs 197K), input pricing ($0.13 vs $0.30/M), multimodal support (yes vs no), licensing (Apache 2.0 vs MIT). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 4 26B-A4B and MiniMax M2.7?

Gemma 4 26B-A4B is developed by Google and MiniMax M2.7 is developed by MiniMax.

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