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Updated Apr 2026

MiMo-V2.5vsQwen3 Max

MiMo-V2.5 is cheaper than Qwen3 Max at $0.4/M vs $1.2/M input tokens.

MiMo-V2.5 and Qwen3 Max compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecMiMo-V2.5Qwen3 Max
Input price$0.4/M tokens$1.2/M tokens
Output price$2/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens256K tokens
WeightsOpenClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2026Sep 2025
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Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Character Voice Test

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

MiMo-V2.5305 words
Pirate: Arrr, so this "AI" be like a ship's compass, aye? But instead of pointin' north, it points to whatever answer ye be wantin'... for a price, I reckon? Knight: Verily. 'Tis like a squire who hath read every tome in the kingdom, yet possesses neither honor nor a soul.
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Qwen3 Max429 words
Scene: A dimly lit tavern, oddly furnished with a DOS-era computer terminal, a suit of armor, and a pirate ship’s wheel in the corner. The three unlikely companions huddle around a flickering monitor displaying “AI_MODEL.EXE.” — Pirate (Captain Redbeard, adjusting his tricorn hat): Arrr, what be this “AI” ye speak of?
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

MiMo-V2.5492 words
(Takes the mic, adjusts it, looks around with a friendly, slightly tired smile) Hey everyone! Thanks for coming out. I just got back from visiting my parents. It’s always... an experience. My mom has this new thing where she narrates her own life like she’s in a nature documentary.
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Qwen3 Max578 words
[Stage lights up. Comedian walks out, grabs mic, squints at audience.] Alright, alright—settle down. I know, I know… you’re all thinking, “Why did I pay $18 for a drink to hear someone complain about adulting?” And honestly? Fair. I’d be mad too. But stick with me.
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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…

MiMo-V2.5169 words
Sunset Pasta A cozy, umami-packed pasta with a rich tomato-chickpea sauce—ready in under 25 minutes! Ingredients (7 pantry staples): 1 cup dried pasta (any shape) 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cumin Salt and pepper to taste Instructions…
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Qwen3 Max219 words
Dish Name: Midnight Magic Mug Cake (A rich, chocolatey single-serving cake you whip up in minutes — perfect for late-night cravings or quick sweet fixes!) Ingredients (7 Pantry Staples): All-purpose flour – 4 tbsp Sugar – 3 tbsp Cocoa powder – 2 tbsp Baking powder – ¼ tsp Salt – pinch Milk – 3 tbsp (dairy or…
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

MiMo-V2.5160 words
5 Jokes for You 😄 Here are five jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! ⚛️ What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! 🍝 Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! 🌾 What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! 🐻 Why don't eggs tell jokes?
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Qwen3 Max80 words
Here are 5 jokes: Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts. I told my computer I needed a break… Now it won’t stop sending me Kit-Kats. Why did the math book look sad? It had too many problems. I asked my dog what’s two minus two. He said nothing. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

MiMo-V2.52,389 words
Crisis Response Plan: 48 Hours to Board Meeting Foundational Principle Before laying out the timeline, let me anchor this in what I believe is the only defensible position: patient safety is non-negotiable. Here's why this isn't just ethics—it's also strategy.
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Qwen3 Max713 words
Hour-by-Hour Action Plan: Prioritizing Patient Safety, Legal Compliance, and Ethical Leadership Guiding Principle: Patient safety is non-negotiable. Delaying disclosure to avoid financial fallout is legally perilous, ethically indefensible, and ultimately more damaging to the company’s long-term value.
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Movie Analysis

Analyze the themes, symbolism, and cinematography in the movie "Blade Runner 2049" and how they connect to the original film. Provide a…

MiMo-V2.5798 words
Blade Runner 2049: A Critical Analysis Thematic Evolution From "What is human?" to "What is soul?" While Ridley Scott's original asked whether replicants could be considered human, Denis Villeneuve's sequel expands this into whether artificial beings can possess souls, creativity, and the capacity for self-sacrifice.
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Qwen3 Max1,031 words
Thematic, Symbolic, and Cinematographic Analysis of Blade Runner 2049: A Dialogue with the Original Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 (2017) is a rare cinematic achievement: a sequel that not only honors the legacy of Ridley Scott’s 1982 original but deepens its philosophical inquiry through expanded thematic…
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Our Verdict
MiMo-V2.5
MiMo-V2.5
Qwen3 Max
Qwen3 Max

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

MiMo-V2.5 costs 3.0x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

MiMo-V2.5
Input
$0.40
3.0× cheaper
Output
$2.00
3.0× cheaper
Qwen3 Max
Input
$1.20
Output
$6.00

MiMo-V2.5 is cheaper on both: 3.0× input, 3.0× output.

Where to run it

7 hosts, cheapest first

MiMo-V2.56 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp8$0.13 in·$0.27 out·262k·98.6% upXiaomifp8$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·97% upNNovitafp8$0.17 in·$0.34 out·1M·95.3% upSStreamLake$0.17 in·$0.34 out·1M·94.6% upVVenicefp8$0.40 in·$2.00 out·1M·96.3% upGGMI Cloudfp8degraded$0.12 in·$0.24 out·1.1M·72.7% up
Qwen3 Max1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.78 in·$3.90 out·262k·100% up

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
72%

Qwen3 Max uses 2.2x more transitions

MiMo-V2.5
Qwen3 Max
57%Vocabulary60%
17wSentence Length28w
0.64Hedging0.43
5.9Bold5.4
2.8Lists3.7
1.01Emoji0.69
1.07Headings0.70
0.07Transitions0.14
Based on 27 + 28 text responses
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