Model Comparison
Phi 4 Mini vs Phi 4 Mini Reasoning
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Phi 4 Mini outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Phi 4 Mini Reasoning is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
Phi 4 Mini has 0.0B more parameters than Phi 4 Mini Reasoning, making it 1.1% larger.
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
Phi 4 Mini was released on 2025-02-01, while Phi 4 Mini Reasoning was released on 2025-04-30.
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning is 3 months newer than Phi 4 Mini.
Feb 1, 2025
1.3 years ago
Apr 30, 2025
1.0 years ago
2mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Phi 4 Mini has a knowledge cutoff of 2024-06-01, while Phi 4 Mini Reasoning has a cutoff of 2025-02-01.
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning has more recent training data (up to 2025-02-01), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to Phi 4 Mini (2024-06-01).
Jun 2024
Feb 2025
8 mo newerOutputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Phi 4 Mini
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No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Phi 4 Mini vs Phi 4 Mini Reasoning.