OpenAI Codex Mini vs 
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B
OpenAI Codex Mini is cheaper than Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B at $1.5/M vs $2/M input tokens.
Pokémon Battle UI Recreation
Pokémon battle screen you can actually click. One HTML file.
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Which answer wins?
Written rounds
2 promptsThree minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
OpenAI Codex Mini: [Comedian walks onstage] Hey, everyone! Great to see you all tonight. I'm Jamie—if you thought that intro was enthusiastic, you should've seen me when I realized this place has Wi-Fi. Seriously, though, I love stand-up.
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B: Hey, how we doing? Good? Great. I ask because I need validation. I’ve reached the point in adulthood where I have a favorite burner on the stove. Not a favorite appliance, a favorite burner. It’s the front left. It understands me. The back right says “medium heat” and then acts like a small volcano.
Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.
OpenAI Codex Mini: Sure—here are five jokes: I asked the librarian if books about paranoia were available. She whispered, "They're right behind you." Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing. I bought a boat because it was for sail. Don't trust stairs—they're always up to something.
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B: Here are 5 jokes: Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. I told my friend she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.
Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.
| Spec | OpenAI Codex Mini | Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1.5/M tokens | $2/M tokens |
| Output price | $6/M tokens | $6/M tokens |
| Context window | 200K tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | — | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | May 2025 | Aug 2026 |
| At 10M a month | $15.00 | $20.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
OpenAI Codex Mini
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between OpenAI Codex Mini and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?
OpenAI Codex Mini is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B is developed by Qwen. OpenAI Codex Mini has a 200K token context window vs Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 10 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, OpenAI Codex Mini or Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?
It depends on your use case. OpenAI Codex Mini and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 10 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does OpenAI Codex Mini cost compared to Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?
OpenAI Codex Mini costs $1.5/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B costs $2/M input tokens. OpenAI Codex Mini is $0.50/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
How can I compare OpenAI Codex Mini and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of OpenAI Codex Mini and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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