Key Takeaways
Claude Sonnet 4.6 wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Benchmark Advantage
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Context Window
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Claude Sonnet 4.6 | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Claude Sonnet 4.6 | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Author | Anthropic | Minimax |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Modalities
Input
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Output
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MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
Input
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Output
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