Model Comparison

GLM-5 vs Phi 4 MiniWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing GLM-5 and Phi 4 Mini across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: GLM-5 vs Phi 4 Mini — which is better?

GLM-5 (by Zhipu AI) and Phi 4 Mini (by Microsoft) 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.

Choose GLM-5 if…

  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Feb 2026

Choose Phi 4 Mini if…

  • you are already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

GLM-5 and Phi 4 Mini don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

740.2B diff

GLM-5 has 740.2B more parameters than Phi 4 Mini, making it 19275.0% larger.

Zhipu AI
GLM-5
744.0Bparameters
Microsoft
Phi 4 Mini
3.8Bparameters
744.0B
GLM-5
3.8B
Phi 4 Mini

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Only GLM-5 specifies input context (200,000 tokens). Only GLM-5 specifies output context (128,000 tokens).

Zhipu AI
GLM-5
Input200,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
Microsoft
Phi 4 Mini
Input- tokens
Output- tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under MIT.

Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.

GLM-5

MIT

Open weights

Phi 4 Mini

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

GLM-5 was released on 2026-02-11, while Phi 4 Mini was released on 2025-02-01.

GLM-5 is 13 months newer than Phi 4 Mini.

GLM-5

Feb 11, 2026

3 months ago

1.0yr newer
Phi 4 Mini

Feb 1, 2025

1.3 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Phi 4 Mini has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-06-01, while GLM-5's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Phi 4 Mini's training data extends to 2024-06-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without GLM-5's cutoff date.

GLM-5

—

Phi 4 Mini

Jun 2024

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Zhipu AI
Larger context window (200,000 tokens)
Microsoft

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

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Zhipu AI
GLM-5
Microsoft
Phi 4 Mini

FAQ

Common questions about GLM-5 vs Phi 4 Mini.

Which is better, GLM-5 or Phi 4 Mini?

GLM-5 (Zhipu AI) and Phi 4 Mini (Microsoft) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does GLM-5 compare to Phi 4 Mini in benchmarks?

GLM-5 scores t2-bench: 89.7%, SWE-Bench Verified: 77.8%, BrowseComp: 75.9%, MCP Atlas: 67.8%, Terminal-Bench 2.0: 56.2%. Phi 4 Mini scores GSM8k: 88.6%, ARC-C: 83.7%, BoolQ: 81.2%, OpenBookQA: 79.2%, PIQA: 77.6%.

What are the context window sizes for GLM-5 and Phi 4 Mini?

GLM-5 supports 200K tokens and Phi 4 Mini supports an unknown number of tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

Who makes GLM-5 and Phi 4 Mini?

GLM-5 is developed by Zhipu AI and Phi 4 Mini is developed by Microsoft.

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