Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Minimax | Qwen |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Sep 2025 |
MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) Modalities
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