Key Takeaways
Gemini 3 Flash Preview wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Higher intelligence benchmark
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Benchmark Advantage
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Context Window
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Speed
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gemini 3 Flash Preview | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Gemini 3 Flash Preview | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Author | Minimax | |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Feb 2026 |
Gemini 3 Flash Preview Modalities
Input
textimagefileaudiovideo
Output
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MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
Input
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Output
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