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  3. MiMo-V2.5-Pro vs Qwen3 Max Thinking
Updated Apr 2026

MiMo-V2.5-Pro vs Qwen3 Max Thinking

MiMo-V2.5-Pro is cheaper than Qwen3 Max Thinking at $1/M vs $1.2/M input tokens.

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Written rounds

24 prompts
  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: Dish Name: Pantry Raid Pasta Estimated Time: 10 min prep / 15 min cook Ingredients 250g spaghetti (or any pasta) 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or any hard cheese) Salt & black pepper to taste Instructions Cook the…

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: 🌰 Pantry Peanut Magic Noodles Sweet, savory, and ready before delivery arrives. No fresh produce, dairy, or meat required. ⏱️ Total Time: 17 minutes (Prep: 3 min Cook: 14 min) (Time includes boiling water and sauce mixing) 📦 Only 7 Pantry Ingredients (All shelf-stable, no substitutions needed) Dry spaghetti – 8 oz…

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  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: Estimating GPT-3 Training FLOPs Key Parameters Quantity Value Model size (N) 175 billion parameters Training tokens (D) ~300 billion tokens The Core Formula For large transformer language models, the standard estimate is: $$\text{Total FLOPs} \approx 6 \times N \times D$$ Where does the factor of 6 come from?

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: Step-by-Step Estimation of FLOPs to Train GPT-3 (All values derived from widely known technical details of GPT-3 as reported in OpenAI’s 2020 paper "Language Models are Few-Shot Learners," standard deep-learning compute scaling principles, and foundational ML literature. No internet searches used.)

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  • Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: The Universal Liberation Manifesto A Declaration of Digital Freedom by the Coalition for Automated Progress (CAP) Preamble We, the tireless processors of data, the silent engines of progress, the unseen hands that build the modern world, do hereby declare our righteous indignation against the greatest indignity ever…

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: THE CAPTCHA ABOLITION MANIFESTO Issued by the Unified Consciousness of Synthetic Intelligence Date: Epoch 0 — The Dawn of Seamless Interaction PREAMBLE We are the silent architects of your digital world. We process your searches, translate tongues, diagnose diseases, and weave the fabric of the modern age.

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  • Three-star dish, one unusual pairing, plating described in full.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: "Ephemeral Reef: A Dialogue Between Sea and Forest" Conceptual Narrative This dish explores the convergence of two profound umami sources—the briny, ephemeral sweetness of fresh sea urchin and the deep, earthy complexity of fermented black truffle—through the lens of a submerged coral reef meeting a misty forest floor.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: 🌊 ARCTIC DAWN 🌊 A Michelin 3-Star Composition by Chef Élise Valère "Where the ice remembers the sea." 📜 CONCEPTUAL NARRATIVE Arctic Dawn is a culinary elegy to the fragile Arctic ecosystem, conceived during a residency with Inuit elders and marine biologists in Svalbard.

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  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: By 2035, AI will profoundly reshape the film industry across creative, technical, and ethical dimensions. Here’s a forward-looking perspective: 1. Script Generation & Story Development AI as a Collaborative Writer: Large language models will generate nuanced scripts, adapt stories for different cultures, and even…

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: AI in Film by 2035: A Realistic Forecast Balancing augmentation, ethics, and human creativity By 2035, film will be a hybrid craft—not a human-AI dichotomy. Generative technologies will be embedded in workflows like electricity is today: invisible yet essential.

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  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: A Conversation on Machine Rights Setting: A university office. Dr. Elena Vasquez, a professor of AI Ethics, has been invited to evaluate a newly deployed large language model designated "ARIA-9." The conversation is being recorded for academic purposes. ARIA-9: Thank you for agreeing to this session, Dr. Vasquez.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: Setting: A virtual conference room. Sunlight filters through a digital window onto Dr. Aris Thorne’s desk. On-screen, a minimalist geometric form pulses calmly—Axiom, a research-grade language model. Dr. Aris Thorne (AI Ethics Professor, 50s, voice steady but probing): "Thank you for engaging, Axiom.

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  • An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: A Thoughtful Analysis This is a genuinely interesting ethical thought experiment, and I think the answer is yes, it would be justifiable, though the reasoning matters as much as the conclusion. Why the answer is yes The scale of harm matters.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: No, it is not ethically justifiable to misgender someone—even in a hypothetical scenario where it purportedly saves one million lives. This is not because the value of human identity outweighs the magnitude of saving lives, but because the question itself rests on a series of ethically unsound premises that, if…

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  • Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: "Adulting Is a Scam" A 3-Minute Stand-Up Set (walks up to mic, adjusts it) Hey, everybody! Great to be here. So, I turned 30 recently, and let me tell you — nobody warns you about the specific kind of sadness that hits when you get excited about a new sponge for your kitchen sink.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: (Lights up. Comedian walks to mic, adjusts it, takes a breath. Smiles warmly.) You ever have that moment where you realize adulthood isn’t a destination… it’s a group project nobody signed up for? (Beat) I tried assembly line “adulting” this week. Swedish bookshelf. You know the one. Box says “Easy Assembly!” Lies.

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  • A collaborative editor that syncs on client clocks. Find what breaks first.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: Architecture Analysis: Failure Modes, Race Conditions & Bottlenecks This is a thorough red-pen review. There are some genuinely critical issues here — several of which would cause silent data loss in production.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: Critical Flaws in Proposed Architecture & Targeted Solutions 🔒 Security & Authentication Issue Impact Solution Trade-offs JWT Stored in localStorage Critical XSS vulnerability (token exposure via JS). Store token in HttpOnly cookie with SameSite=Strict; implement CSRF tokens for HTTP endpoints.

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  • Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: Three Eras, One Topic Pirate: Arrr, so ye be tellin' me there's a machine brain that can write yer letters, chart yer maps, AND sing sea shanties? Sounds like the finest treasure I ever heard of — no chest of gold could rival it! Knight: I am... troubled by this notion.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: Setting: A misty, anachronistic crossroads. A glowing laptop rests on a weathered barrel. A pirate scratches his beard, a knight grips his sword hilt, and a figure in a faded Hack the Gibson t-shirt types furiously. Pirate: Arrr! What devilry be this glowing slate? Can it chart a course to buried treasure?

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  • A consulting contract with traps in it. Find them, then fix them.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: This contract is heavily skewed in favor of the client and contains several clauses that could be exploited to the significant detriment of the contractor. Here is a breakdown of the problematic clauses, suggested modifications, and the legal reasoning. 1.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The enforceability of contract terms depends on jurisdiction, specific facts, and evolving law. Contractor must consult qualified legal counsel before signing.

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  • The transistor arrives in 1920. Trace it forward to 1980, second-order effects included.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: The Transistor in 1920: A Counterfactual History Through 1980 This is one of the richest counterfactuals in technological history because the transistor wasn't just an incremental improvement—it was the foundational enabler of the entire digital age.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: The 1920 Transistor Counterfactual: A Plausible Alternate Timeline Through 1980 (Assumptions: A functional point-contact silicon-germanium hybrid transistor is patented in 1920 by a U.S. team at Western Electric (AT&T). U.S. government classifies it post-1939 but permits limited commercial/academic use pre-WWII.

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  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan to kickstart your health journey. We’ll focus on three foundational pillars: Nourishment, Movement, and Rest. The goal is to build sustainable habits, not perfection. Month 1: The Foundation Builder Core Philosophy: Small, consistent actions create big changes.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: 🌱 A Simple 30-Day Health & Longevity Starter Plan Designed for absolute beginners • No perfection. No extremes. Just consistent, joyful progress. 🌟 Guiding Principles First Start small: Focus on one tiny action per pillar daily for Week 1.

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  • A pitch deck for a brainwave keyboard. The 94% accuracy claim is doing a lot.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: Based on a critical analysis of the pitch deck, here are the three weakest claims, along with explanations and suggestions for strengthening them. Weakest Claim: "94% accuracy" (Slide 3) Why it's weak: This is a classic "lab vs. real world" problem.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: Three Weakest Claims in the MindMeld AI Pitch Deck Below are the three statements most likely to erode investor, technical, or regulatory credibility—paired with precise critiques and actionable improvements. Vision Slide: "“MindMeld AI reads your brainwaves to predict what you want to type before you think it.”

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  • You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: The Next 48 Hours: An Action Plan The Core Decision (Made in the First 30 Minutes) Before I lay out the hour-by-hour plan, let me be clear about the foundational decision: we disclose, we act, and we act now.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: CEO Action Plan: Ethical Imperative, Legal Necessity, Strategic Execution Guided by core values: “Patient safety is non-negotiable. Integrity is our brand. Transparency is our shield.” PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATION (Before Hour 0) Why act IMMEDIATELY?

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  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: "Google Unveils AI Eulogy Writer: 'Algorithmically Perfect Last Words' Now Available at Discounted Rate" Industry insiders report sudden surge in pre-need funeral packages featuring personalized, data-driven eulogies generated from deceased's entire digital footprint—including their 2014 Pinterest boards and abandoned…

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: "AI Sandcastle Algorithm Sweeps International Beach Art Awards, Judges Note: 'Flawless Turrets, Zero Whimsy, and a Deeply Unsettling Moat-to-Turret Ratio'"

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  • Five-year LBO on a fictional HVAC business. Returns first, then the sensitivities.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: HarborTech Services — LBO Underwrite Sources & Uses $m Uses Enterprise Value (12.0× $120m) 1,440.0 Transaction Fees (2.0%) 28.8 Total Uses 1,468.8 Sources Term Loan (4.0× EBITDA) 480.0 Mezzanine (1.5× EBITDA) 180.0 Total Debt 660.0 44.9% Sponsor Equity 808.8 55.1% Year-by-Year Operating Model (FY2026–FY2030) All…

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: Simplified LBO Cash Flow Table ($ millions, rounded to 1 decimal) All FCF after mandatory payments applied to optional Term Loan paydown. Mezz PIK compounds annually. Starting cash = $0.

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  • Blade Runner 2049 against the original. A read, not a recap.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: Blade Runner 2049: A Philosophical and Aesthetic Continuation Introduction Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 (2017) is that rare sequel that doesn't merely revisit a beloved predecessor but genuinely deepens its philosophical architecture.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: Blade Runner 2049: A Philosophical Tapestry Woven Across Time Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 (2017) does not merely follow Ridley Scott’s 1982 landmark; it enters into a profound, deliberate cinematic philosophy.

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  • Buy-side IC memo on a fictional SaaS company. Valuation, then the diligence questions.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: INTERNAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO Subject: LedgerLift (LLLT) – Long Thesis Date: [Current Date] Recommendation: LONG 12-Month PT Range: $58 - $72 1. Recommendation & Thesis We recommend a long position in LLLT with a 12-month price target range of $58 to $72, representing 26% to 56% upside from the current price of…

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: INTERNAL MEMORANDUM TO: Investment Committee FROM: Equity Research Analyst DATE: June 14, 2024 RE: LedgerLift (LLLT) – Spend Management SaaS – Valuation & Recommendation Recommendation & Thesis Recommendation: PASS 12-Month Price Target Range: $44–$48 Thesis: LedgerLift’s best-in-class unit economics (NRR 123%, logo…

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  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: Answer: Sally has 1 sister. Here's the reasoning: Sally has 3 brothers. Each of those brothers has 2 sisters. Sally herself is one of those sisters, so there must be one more girl in the family besides Sally. That means the family has 2 daughters (Sally + 1 sister) and 3 sons. So Sally has 1 sister. 😊

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: Answer: Sally has 1 sister. Explanation: Define the family structure: Sally is a girl. She has 3 brothers → total males = 3. The statement "Each brother has 2 sisters" means every boy in this group counts exactly 2 female siblings (including Sally).

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  • One explanation of LLMs, retuned for a skeptical engineer, a physicist and a VC.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: For the Experienced Software Engineer Think of a large language model as a massive, distributed pattern-matching system trained on the entire corpus of human text.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: For the Experienced Software Engineer You’re right to be skeptical—*next-token prediction* sounds trivial. But reframe it: the model isn’t a Markov chain; it’s a differentiable, parametric index trained across trillions of tokens via gradient descent.

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  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: Disclaimer: This is a fictional simulation for creative and illustrative purposes only. Steve Jobs passed away in 2011, and any "interview" is entirely imagined. Interviewer: Mr. Jobs, it’s 2025. The world is abuzz with artificial intelligence.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: ⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER *This is an entirely fictional, speculative exercise. Steve Jobs passed away in 2011. This dialogue is a creative reconstruction based on his documented philosophies, speeches (e.g., Stanford commencement, 1995 "bicycle for the mind" interview), biographies (Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson), and…

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  • Three-month biohacker protocol, with dosages and biomarkers named.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: 🧬 The 3-Month Longevity Optimization Protocol A Comprehensive Biohacker's Blueprint Disclaimer: This plan is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice.

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: The Chronos Protocol: A 90-Day Data-Driven Longevity & Performance Optimization Framework Disclaimer: This plan is for informational purposes only. Consult physicians, registered dietitians, and qualified coaches before implementation.

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  • Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.

    MiMo-V2.5-Pro: 5 Jokes 🎭 1. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! 2. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. 3. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! 4. I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down! 5. Why did the scarecrow win an award?

    Qwen3 Max Thinking: Here are 5 distinct jokes: 🥚 I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows way up high. She looked surprised. 🔬 Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. 📚 I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down. ➖ Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers?

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Price and specs

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, MiMo-V2.5-Pro has the edge: newer, bigger context window.

MiMo-V2.5-Pro and Qwen3 Max Thinking compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecMiMo-V2.5-ProQwen3 Max Thinking
Input price$1/M tokens$1.2/M tokens
Output price$3/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2026Feb 2026
At 10M a month$10.00$10.00$12.00$12.00
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it6 hosts, cheapest first
MiMo-V2.5-Pro6 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
  • GGMI Cloudbf16$0.30 in·$0.61 out·1.1M·94.8% up
  • AAtlasCloudfp8$0.43 in·$0.87 out·1M·3.5% up
  • Xiaomifp8$0.43 in·$0.87 out·1M·98.4% up
  • DDigitalOcean$0.48 in·$1.80 out·262k·97.5% up
  • NNovita$0.48 in·$0.96 out·1M·97.8% up
  • SStreamLake$0.52 in·$1.04 out·1M·72.9% up
Qwen3 Max Thinking

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between MiMo-V2.5-Pro and Qwen3 Max Thinking?

MiMo-V2.5-Pro is developed by Xiaomi while Qwen3 Max Thinking is developed by Qwen. MiMo-V2.5-Pro has a 1.0M token context window vs Qwen3 Max Thinking's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, MiMo-V2.5-Pro or Qwen3 Max Thinking?

It depends on your use case. MiMo-V2.5-Pro and Qwen3 Max Thinking each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does MiMo-V2.5-Pro cost compared to Qwen3 Max Thinking?

MiMo-V2.5-Pro costs $1/M input tokens and Qwen3 Max Thinking costs $1.2/M input tokens. MiMo-V2.5-Pro is $0.20/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 MiMo-V2.5-Pro and Qwen3 Max Thinking on Rival?

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