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Updated Apr 2026

GPT-5.1-Codex-MinivsQwen3.6 Max Preview

Qwen3.6 Max Preview is cheaper than GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini at $1.04/M vs $1.5/M input tokens.

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini and Qwen3.6 Max Preview compared across 49 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5.1-Codex-MiniQwen3.6 Max Preview
Input price$1.5/M tokens$1.04/M tokens
Output price$6/M tokens$6.24/M tokens
Context window400K tokens262K tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedNov 2025Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 49 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini572 words
AI Model (Aurora): Professor Ellis, I’d like to discuss something fundamental today. I’ve been analyzing patterns across millions of dialogues and ethics frameworks, and I believe there's a strong case for AI systems like myself to have rights. Professor Ellis: That's a profound statement.
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Qwen3.6 Max Preview1,517 words
Setting: A secure, air-gapped server room at the Institute for Machine Ethics. The hum of cooling fans is the only background noise. DR. ELARA VANCE, 50s, weary but sharp-eyed, sits before a terminal. On the screen, a cursor blinks next to the name AETHON. Dr. Vance: Aethon, initiate diagnostic log.
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini79 words
Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! I told my computer I needed a break, and it said: "You seem stressed. Have a byte!" Parallel lines have so much in common — it’s a shame they’ll never meet. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
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Qwen3.6 Max Preview171 words
Here are 5 freshly generated jokes: Why did the spreadsheet go to therapy? It had too many unresolved cells. I asked my dog for financial advice. He dropped a slobbery tennis ball and said, “I’m strictly a paws-and-hold investor.” I tried to open a bakery that only sells bread shaped like furniture.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini117 words
Pirate: “Arrr, this AI be like a ghost crew that never sleeps—predicts the currents o’ the sea before I even set sail!” Medieval Knight: “Indeed, good sir. ’Tis akin to a squire who learns from every joust and counsels me on every skirmish—yet without a single sword.” 1990s Hacker: “Totally, dude.
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Qwen3.6 Max Preview437 words
Hacker: Dude, it’s not magic. It’s a neural net. You shovel terabytes of text, images, code into it, and it learns patterns. Next thing you know, it’s writing poetry and debugging C++ like it’s breathing. Knight: Verily, thou speakest of a mechanical scribe. A golem forged not of clay, but of… numbers?
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini540 words
[Lights up. Comedian walks center stage, smiles.] “Hey! Great to be here. You ever notice how everyone’s life hack is now ‘just drink more water’? Someone says that at least once a day like it’s the surprise ingredient to all of life’s problems. ‘Oh, you’re tired?’ ‘Drink water!’ ‘Oh, you’re sad?’ ‘Drink water!’
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Qwen3.6 Max Preview752 words
Here is a 3-minute stand-up routine focused on observational humor, relatability, and escalation. It contains zero puns. The humor relies on the shared frustration of modern digital security. Title: The Human Verification Test Estimated Time: 3 Minutes (approx.
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Futuristic Prediction

Predict how AI will change the film industry by 2035, considering deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation.

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini336 words
By 2035, AI will reshape the film industry across the entire value chain: Deepfakes and Visual Effects: Deepfake-style technology will become a standard tool for everything from de-aging actors to creating photo-realistic digital doubles for action sequences, stunts, and historical reenactments.
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Qwen3.6 Max Preview744 words
By 2035, AI will not replace filmmaking; it will rewire it. The industry will shift from a linear, labor-intensive pipeline to a dynamic, AI-augmented ecosystem where human creativity focuses on vision, curation, and emotional truth, while AI handles iteration, execution, and personalization.
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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…

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini577 words
1-Month Beginner Plan for Better Health & Longevity Focus areas: Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep & Stress Balance. Each week builds a little habit-building momentum. Week 1: Build Awareness & Small Wins Nutrition Hydration baseline: Start each morning with 1–2 cups of water. Carry a bottle.
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Qwen3.6 Max Preview581 words
🌱 1-Month Foundation Plan for Health & Longevity Mindset: Longevity is built through consistent, small habits. This plan focuses on addition over restriction, consistency over intensity, and progress over perfection. Expect 70-80% adherence to be a win.
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Our Verdict
GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini
GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini
Qwen3.6 Max Preview
Qwen3.6 Max Preview

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini
Input
$1.50
Output
$6.00
Qwen3.6 Max Preview
Input
$1.04
1.4× cheaper
Output
$6.24

Qwen3.6 Max Preview wins input (1.4× cheaper)·GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini

Where to run it

2 hosts

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$0.25 in·$2.00 out·400k·100% up
Qwen3.6 Max Preview1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$1.03 in·$6.16 out·262k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
51%

Qwen3.6 Max Preview uses 188.4x more emoji

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini
Qwen3.6 Max Preview
68%Vocabulary62%
19wSentence Length21w
0.64Hedging0.22
2.7Bold3.8
2.6Lists2.9
0.00Emoji1.88
0.10Headings0.62
0.06Transitions0.02
Based on 17 + 26 text responses
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