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  5. OpenAI o4 Mini HighvsQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Updated Sep 2026

OpenAI o4 Mini HighvsQwen3.8 Max (0902)

OpenAI o4 Mini High is cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max (0902) at $1.1/M vs $2/M input tokens.

OpenAI o4 Mini High and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) compared across 10 shared prompts
SpecOpenAI o4 Mini HighQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input price$1.1/M tokens$2/M tokens
Output price$4.4/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window200K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2025Sep 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 2 of the 10 prompts 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…

OpenAI o4 Mini High244 words
Sun‑Kissed Bean Spaghetti A bright, one‑pot pasta that turns seven simple pantry staples into a satisfying meal in 20 minutes. Ingredients (serves 2–3) 8 oz (about 2 cups) dried spaghetti or any pasta 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices) 1 (15 oz) can beans (cannellini, kidney or chickpeas), drained & rinsed…
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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…

OpenAI o4 Mini High586 words
One‑Month Starter Plan for Better Health & Longevity Focus areas: 1) Diet 2) Exercise 3) Sleep Week 1 – Lay the Foundations • Diet – Track what you eat for 3 days (use a notes app or paper). – Add at least 8 cups (2 L) of water daily. – Include one extra serving of fruit or veg at each meal.
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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)
OpenAI o4 Mini High
OpenAI o4 Mini HighRunner-up

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

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

OpenAI o4 Mini High
Input
$1.10
1.8× cheaper
Output
$4.40
1.4× cheaper
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input
$2.00
Output
$6.00

OpenAI o4 Mini High is cheaper on both: 1.8× input, 1.4× output.

Where to run it

2 hosts

OpenAI o4 Mini High1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
OpenAI$1.10 in·$4.40 out·200k·100% 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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Common questions

OpenAI o4 Mini High is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen. OpenAI o4 Mini High has a 200K token context window vs Qwen3.8 Max (0902)'s 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 10 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. OpenAI o4 Mini High and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 10 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

OpenAI o4 Mini High costs $1.1/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) costs $2/M input tokens. OpenAI o4 Mini High is $0.90/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 OpenAI o4 Mini High 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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