Falcon 180B vs Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5
Falcon 180B (2023) and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 (2026) are frontier reasoning models from Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Xiaomi. Falcon 180B ships a not-yet-sourced context window, while Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 ships a 1.05m-token context window. On Google-Proof Q&A, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 leads by 24.8 pts. 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 safer overall; choose Falcon 180B when provider fit matters.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Falcon 180B | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | provider-routed production | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents |
| Decision fit | Classification | RAG, Agents, and Long context |
| Context window | — | 1.05m |
| Cheapest output | - | $0.28/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 2 tracked | 2 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 1 rows | Google-Proof Q&A leader |
Decision tradeoffs
- Local decision data tags Falcon 180B for Classification.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 holds a shared-benchmark lead on Google-Proof Q&A, ahead by 24.8 points.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 uniquely exposes Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning 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.
Falcon 180B
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5
$182
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Falcon 180B and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 adds Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning in local capability data.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 and Falcon 180B; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning before moving production traffic.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023-11-28 | 2026-04-22 |
| Context window | — | 1.05m |
| Parameters | 180B | — |
| Architecture | decoder only | - |
| License | Apache 2.0(OSI) | Proprietary |
| Openness | Open source | Proprietary |
| Commercial use | Commercial use allowed | Commercial use with conditions |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Falcon 180B | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | - | $0.14/1M tokens |
| Output price | - | $0.28/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Falcon 180B | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | Yes |
| Multimodal | No | Yes |
| Reasoning | No | 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
| Benchmark | Falcon 180B | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Google-Proof Q&A | 58.9 | 83.7 |
Deep dive
On shared benchmark coverage, Google-Proof Q&A has Falcon 180B at 58.9 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 at 83.7, with Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 ahead by 24.8 points. The largest visible gap is 24.8 points on Google-Proof Q&A, which matters most when that benchmark mirrors your workload. Treat isolated benchmark wins as directional, because provider routing, prompt style, and tool access can move real application results.
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5, multimodal input: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5, reasoning mode: 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 the core language-model surface, 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.
Pricing coverage is uneven: Falcon 180B has no token price sourced yet and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 has $0.14/1M input tokens. Provider availability is 2 tracked routes versus 2. Treat unknown pricing as an integration gap, then verify the route you will actually call before estimating production spend.
Choose Falcon 180B when provider fit are central to the workload. Choose Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 when reasoning depth are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship.
FAQ
Is Falcon 180B or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 open source?
Falcon 180B is listed under Apache 2.0. 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, Falcon 180B 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, Falcon 180B 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.
Which is better for reasoning mode, Falcon 180B or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 has the clearer documented reasoning mode signal in this comparison. If reasoning mode is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for function calling, Falcon 180B or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 has the clearer documented function calling signal in this comparison. If function calling is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run Falcon 180B and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Falcon 180B is available on Alibaba Cloud PAI-EAS and Scale AI GenAI Platform. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 is available on OpenRouter and Xiaomi. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-26. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.