DeepSeek R1 Basic vs Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5
DeepSeek R1 Basic (2025) and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 (2026) are frontier-tier reasoning models from DeepSeek and Xiaomi. DeepSeek R1 Basic ships a 160k-token context window, while Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 ships a 1.05m-token context window. On pricing, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 costs $0.14/1M input tokens versus $0.56/1M for the alternative. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads.
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 is ~300% cheaper at $0.14/1M; pay for DeepSeek R1 Basic only for provider fit.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | DeepSeek R1 Basic | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents |
| Decision fit | Long context | RAG, Agents, and Long context |
| Context window | 160k | 1.05m |
| Cheapest output | $1.68/1M tokens | $0.28/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 1 tracked | 2 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- Local decision data tags DeepSeek R1 Basic for Long context.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $0.28/1M tokens.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 uniquely exposes Vision, Multimodal, and Function calling in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 for RAG, Agents, and Long context.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
DeepSeek R1 Basic
$868
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Fireworks AI
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5
$182
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Estimated monthly gap: $686. Batch, cache, alternate speed tiers, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for DeepSeek R1 Basic and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 is $1.40/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 adds Vision, Multimodal, and Function calling in local capability data.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 and DeepSeek R1 Basic; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- DeepSeek R1 Basic is $1.40/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision, Multimodal, and Function calling before moving production traffic.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025-01-01 | 2026-04-22 |
| Context window | 160k | 1.05m |
| Parameters | 671B | — |
| Architecture | decoder only | - |
| License | MIT(OSI) | Proprietary |
| Openness | Open source | Proprietary |
| Commercial use | Commercial use allowed | Commercial use with conditions |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | DeepSeek R1 Basic | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.56/1M tokens | $0.14/1M tokens |
| Output price | $1.68/1M tokens | $0.28/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | DeepSeek R1 Basic | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | Yes |
| Multimodal | No | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| Function calling | No | Yes |
| Tool use | No | Yes |
| Structured outputs | No | Yes |
| Code execution | No | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5, multimodal input: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5, function calling: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5, tool use: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5, and structured outputs: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5. Both models share reasoning mode, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
For cost, DeepSeek R1 Basic lists $0.56/1M input and $1.68/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider, while Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 lists $0.14/1M input and $0.28/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. A 70/30 input-output blend puts Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 lower by about $0.71 per million blended tokens. Availability is 1 providers versus 2, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose DeepSeek R1 Basic when provider fit are central to the workload. Choose Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 when long-context analysis, larger context windows, and lower input-token cost are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship. This keeps the decision grounded in measurable tradeoffs instead of brand-level assumptions. It also helps separate model capability from provider packaging, which can change cost and latency.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, DeepSeek R1 Basic or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 supports 1.05m tokens, while DeepSeek R1 Basic supports 160k tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek R1 Basic or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 is cheaper on tracked token pricing. DeepSeek R1 Basic costs $0.56/1M input and $1.68/1M output tokens. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 costs $0.14/1M input and $0.28/1M output tokens. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is DeepSeek R1 Basic or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 open source?
DeepSeek R1 Basic is listed under MIT. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 is listed under Proprietary. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, DeepSeek R1 Basic or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 has the clearer documented vision signal in this comparison. If vision is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is better for multimodal input, DeepSeek R1 Basic or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 has the clearer documented multimodal input signal in this comparison. If multimodal input is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run DeepSeek R1 Basic and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
DeepSeek R1 Basic is available on Fireworks AI. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 is available on OpenRouter and Xiaomi. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-26. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.