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Updated Sep 2026

Amazon Nova 2 LitevsQwen3.8 Max (0902)

Amazon Nova 2 Lite is cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max (0902) at $0.5/M vs $2/M input tokens.

Amazon Nova 2 Lite and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecAmazon Nova 2 LiteQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input price$0.5/M tokens$2/M tokens
Output price$1.5/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Sep 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from every prompt both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

Amazon Nova 2 Lite350 words
Sunshine Tomato Rice Bowl A vibrant, comforting mix of fluffy rice, tangy tomatoes, and a hint of smoky spice—ready in 30 minutes! Ingredients (7 pantry staples) 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice (or any long-grain rice) 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (drained) 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp…
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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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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…

Amazon Nova 2 Lite756 words
1-Month Health & Longevity Plan Focus: Diet, Exercise, Sleep Goal: Build sustainable, beginner-friendly habits for long-term well-being. Key Principle: Small, consistent steps > drastic changes. Track progress weekly and celebrate wins! Week 1: Foundation Building 1.
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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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Our Verdict
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Amazon Nova 2 Lite
Amazon Nova 2 LiteRunner-up

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

Amazon Nova 2 Lite costs 4.0x less per token.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Amazon Nova 2 Lite
Input
$0.50
4.0× cheaper
Output
$1.50
4.0× cheaper
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input
$2.00
Output
$6.00

Amazon Nova 2 Lite is cheaper on both: 4.0× input, 4.0× output.

Where to run it

2 hosts

Amazon Nova 2 Lite1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Amazon Bedrock$0.30 in·$2.50 out·1M·99.7% up
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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Amazon Nova 2 Lite is developed by Amazon while Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen. Amazon Nova 2 Lite 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. Amazon Nova 2 Lite 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.

Amazon Nova 2 Lite costs $0.5/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) costs $2/M input tokens. Amazon Nova 2 Lite is $1.50/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 Amazon Nova 2 Lite 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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