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  5. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)vsQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Updated Sep 2026

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)vsQwen3.8 Max (0902)

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max (0902) at $0.175/M vs $2/M input tokens.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecGemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input price$0.175/M tokens$2/M tokens
Output price$3.5/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens1.0M tokens
Weights—Closed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2025Sep 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)867 words
Okay, here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan for a beginner focusing on Diet, Exercise, and Sleep for better health and longevity. Goal: To build foundational, sustainable habits in 3 key health areas over 30 days.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)536 words
The 30-Day Foundation Plan Core principle: Don't overhaul your life. Layer small wins that compound. 🏃 Area 1: Movement The goal isn't fitness. It's making your body a place you want to live in. Week 1 — Build the trigger Walk 15 minutes daily (same time each day to build the habit) No gym. No gear.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)272 words
Okay, here is a simple, delicious savory recipe using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Dish Name: Sunshine Lentil Soup This is a bright, comforting soup that\'s surprisingly flavorful with just a few staples.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)230 words
🍯 Midnight Crispy Chickpea Bowl A sweet-savory, crispy rice bowl that comes together faster than delivery. Ingredients (7) # Ingredient Amount 1 Canned chickpeas (drained & patted dry) 1 can (15 oz) 2 Soy sauce 3 tbsp 3 Honey 2 tbsp 4 Garlic (minced) 3 cloves 5 Vegetable oil 2 tbsp 6 Instant or leftover cooked rice 2…
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Our Verdict
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Qwen3.8 Max (0902) has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)
Input
$0.17
11× cheaper
Output
$3.50
1.7× cheaper
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input
$2.00
Output
$6.00

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is cheaper on both: 11× input, 1.7× output.

Where to run it

1 host

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3.8 Max (0902)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

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FAQ

Common questions

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is developed by Google AI while Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) has a 1.0M token context window vs Qwen3.8 Max (0902)'s 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) costs $0.175/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) costs $2/M input tokens. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is $1.82/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) 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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