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