Model Comparison
MiMo-V2-Pro vs GLM-5.1Which is better in 2026?
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. MiMo-V2-Pro is 1.4x cheaper per token.
Verdict: MiMo-V2-Pro vs GLM-5.1 — which is better?
MiMo-V2-Pro (by Xiaomi) and GLM-5.1 (by Zhipu AI) 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.
MiMo-V2-Pro outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GDPval-AA), while GLM-5.1 is better at 1 benchmark (Terminal-Bench 2.0). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
On price, MiMo-V2-Pro is roughly 1.4x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
MiMo-V2-Pro also accepts a larger context window (1,000,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose MiMo-V2-Pro if…
- cost matters — it's about 1.4x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,000,000 token context window
Choose GLM-5.1 if…
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Apr 2026
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
MiMo-V2-Pro outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GDPval-AA), while GLM-5.1 is better at 1 benchmark (Terminal-Bench 2.0).
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, MiMo-V2-Pro ($1.00/1M tokens) is 1.4x cheaper than GLM-5.1 ($1.40/1M tokens).
For output processing, MiMo-V2-Pro ($3.00/1M tokens) is 1.5x cheaper than GLM-5.1 ($4.40/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GLM-5.1 is more expensive than MiMo-V2-Pro.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
MiMo-V2-Pro has 246.0B more parameters than GLM-5.1, making it 32.6% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
MiMo-V2-Pro accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to GLM-5.1's 200,000 tokens. GLM-5.1 can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while MiMo-V2-Pro is limited to 16,384 tokens.
License
Usage and distribution terms
MiMo-V2-Pro is licensed under a proprietary license, while GLM-5.1 uses MIT.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
MIT
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
MiMo-V2-Pro was released on 2026-03-18, while GLM-5.1 was released on 2026-04-07.
GLM-5.1 is 1 month newer than MiMo-V2-Pro.
Mar 18, 2026
4 months ago
Apr 7, 2026
3 months ago
2w newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
MiMo-V2-Pro is available from Xiaomi. GLM-5.1 is available from FriendliAI, ZAI.
MiMo-V2-Pro
GLM-5.1
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
MiMo-V2-Pro
View detailsXiaomi
GLM-5.1
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Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against MiMo-V2-Pro and GLM-5.1 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about MiMo-V2-Pro vs GLM-5.1.