Model Comparison

GLM-5 vs Phi 4 Reasoning PlusWhich is better in 2026?

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

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

GLM-5 (by Zhipu AI) and Phi 4 Reasoning Plus (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 Reasoning Plus 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 Reasoning Plus 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

730.0B diff

GLM-5 has 730.0B more parameters than Phi 4 Reasoning Plus, making it 5214.3% larger.

Zhipu AI
GLM-5
744.0Bparameters
Microsoft
Phi 4 Reasoning Plus
14.0Bparameters
744.0B
GLM-5
14.0B
Phi 4 Reasoning Plus

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 Reasoning Plus
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 Reasoning Plus

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

GLM-5 was released on 2026-02-11, while Phi 4 Reasoning Plus was released on 2025-04-30.

GLM-5 is 10 months newer than Phi 4 Reasoning Plus.

GLM-5

Feb 11, 2026

3 months ago

9mo newer
Phi 4 Reasoning Plus

Apr 30, 2025

1.1 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Phi 4 Reasoning Plus has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-03-01, while GLM-5's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Phi 4 Reasoning Plus's training data extends to 2025-03-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without GLM-5's cutoff date.

GLM-5

—

Phi 4 Reasoning Plus

Mar 2025

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 Reasoning Plus

FAQ

Common questions about GLM-5 vs Phi 4 Reasoning Plus.

Which is better, GLM-5 or Phi 4 Reasoning Plus?

GLM-5 (Zhipu AI) and Phi 4 Reasoning Plus (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 Reasoning Plus 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 Reasoning Plus scores FlenQA: 97.9%, HumanEval+: 92.3%, IFEval: 84.9%, OmniMath: 81.9%, AIME 2024: 81.3%.

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

GLM-5 supports 200K tokens and Phi 4 Reasoning Plus 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 Reasoning Plus?

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

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