Grok-3 vs Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro
Grok-3 (2026) and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro (2026) are agentic coding models from xAI and Xiaomi. Grok-3 ships a 1M-token context window, while Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro ships a 1M-token context window. On pricing, Grok-3 costs $0.8/1M input tokens versus $1/1M for the alternative. This comparison covers specs, pricing, capabilities, benchmarks, provider availability, and production fit. It focuses on practical selection signals rather than broad model-family marketing.
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro is safer overall; choose Grok-3 when reasoning depth matters.
Specs
| Released | 2026-01-15 | 2026-04-22 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Parameters | 1B | 1T |
| Architecture | - | mixture of experts |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2025-04 | - |
Pricing and availability
| Grok-3 | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.8/1M tokens | $1/1M tokens |
| Output price | $2.4/1M tokens | $3/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Grok-3 | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | ||
| Multimodal | ||
| Reasoning | ||
| Function calling | ||
| Tool use | ||
| Structured outputs | ||
| Code execution |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Grok-3, multimodal input: Grok-3, and reasoning mode: Grok-3. Both models share function calling, tool use, and structured outputs, 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, Grok-3 lists $0.8/1M input and $2.4/1M output tokens, while Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro lists $1/1M input and $3/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. A 70/30 input-output blend puts Grok-3 lower by about $0.32 per million blended tokens. Availability is 3 providers versus 1, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Grok-3 when reasoning depth, lower input-token cost, and broader provider choice are central to the workload. Choose Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro when coding workflow support and larger context windows 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, Grok-3 or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro supports 1M tokens, while Grok-3 supports 1M tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is cheaper, Grok-3 or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro?
Grok-3 is cheaper on tracked token pricing. Grok-3 costs $0.8/1M input and $2.4/1M output tokens. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro costs $1/1M input and $3/1M output tokens. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is Grok-3 or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro open source?
Grok-3 is listed under Proprietary. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro 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, Grok-3 or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro?
Grok-3 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, Grok-3 or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro?
Grok-3 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 Grok-3 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro?
Grok-3 is available on OpenRouter, xAI Console, and Chutes AI. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro is available on OpenRouter. 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: 2026-04-24. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.