Model Comparison
MiniMax M3 vs MiMo-V2.5Which is better in 2026?
MiniMax M3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. MiMo-V2.5 is 2.5x cheaper per token.
Verdict: MiniMax M3 vs MiMo-V2.5 — which is better?
MiniMax M3 (by MiniMax) and MiMo-V2.5 (by Xiaomi) 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.
MiniMax M3 outperforms in 4 benchmarks (Claw-Eval, Finance Agent v2, MMMU-Pro, SWE-Bench Pro), while MiMo-V2.5 is better at 1 benchmark (Video-MME). MiniMax M3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, MiMo-V2.5 is roughly 2.5x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
MiMo-V2.5 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose MiniMax M3 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 4 of 5 shared benchmarks
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jun 2026
Choose MiMo-V2.5 if…
- cost matters — it's about 2.5x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
MiniMax M3 outperforms in 4 benchmarks (Claw-Eval, Finance Agent v2, MMMU-Pro, SWE-Bench Pro), while MiMo-V2.5 is better at 1 benchmark (Video-MME).
MiniMax M3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, MiniMax M3 ($0.30/1M tokens) is 1.8x more expensive than MiMo-V2.5 ($0.17/1M tokens).
For output processing, MiniMax M3 ($1.20/1M tokens) is 3.6x more expensive than MiMo-V2.5 ($0.34/1M tokens).
In conclusion, MiniMax M3 is more expensive than MiMo-V2.5.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
MiMo-V2.5 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to MiniMax M3's 512,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 131,072 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both MiniMax M3 and MiMo-V2.5 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
MiniMax M3
MiMo-V2.5
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under MIT.
Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.
MIT
Open weights
MIT
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
MiniMax M3 was released on 2026-06-01, while MiMo-V2.5 was released on 2026-04-22.
MiniMax M3 is 1 month newer than MiMo-V2.5.
Jun 1, 2026
1 months ago
1mo newerApr 22, 2026
2 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
MiniMax M3 is available from Fireworks, Novita, Together, MiniMax. MiMo-V2.5 is available from Novita, DeepInfra.
MiniMax M3
MiMo-V2.5
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
MiniMax M3
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MiMo-V2.5
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Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against MiniMax M3 and MiMo-V2.5 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about MiniMax M3 vs MiMo-V2.5.