Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) wins:
- Larger context window
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.30 | $0.40 | MiniMax M2.5 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.20 | $1.20 | Tie |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $30000.00 | N/A | MiniMax M2.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, MiniMax M2.5 is 13% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
Minimax $0.30 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.30 (Cheapest)
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) Providers
Alibaba $0.40 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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MiniMax M2.5 Wins
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 42.0 | - | - |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 37.4 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 84.8 | - | - |
MiniMax M2.5 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
204,800
tokens
Max output: 131,072 tokens
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
1,000,000
tokens
Max output: 32,768 tokens
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) has a 80% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 71.0 tok/s | N/A | |
| Time to First Token | 1.67s | N/A |
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 | Proprietary | Open Source |
| 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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