Kimi K2.5 vs Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5
Kimi K2.5 (2026) and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 (2026) compare a coding-specialized model against a standalone API model. Kimi K2.5 ships a 256k-token context window, while Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 ships a 1.05m-token context window. On MMLU PRO, Kimi K2.5 leads by 2.2 pts. On pricing, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 costs $0.14/1M input tokens versus $0.44/1M for the alternative. This page treats the result as workflow and deployment fit, not a universal model winner.
Treat this as a product-type comparison: Kimi K2.5 is coding-specialized model, while Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 is standalone API model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Kimi K2.5 | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Coding-specialized model | Standalone API model |
| Best for | custom coding agents, code generation, and tool loops | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents |
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | RAG, Agents, and Long context |
| Context window | 256k | 1.05m |
| Cheapest output | $2/1M tokens | $0.28/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 10 tracked | 2 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | MMLU PRO leader | 3 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- Kimi K2.5 holds a shared-benchmark lead on MMLU PRO, ahead by 2.2 points.
- Kimi K2.5 has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Local decision data tags Kimi K2.5 for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- 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 uniquely exposes Reasoning and Tool use 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.
Kimi K2.5
$852
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5
$182
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Estimated monthly gap: $670. Batch, cache, alternate speed tiers, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- Provider overlap exists on OpenRouter; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 is $1.72/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 adds Reasoning and Tool use in local capability data.
- Provider overlap exists on OpenRouter; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Kimi K2.5 is $1.72/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Check replacement coverage for Reasoning and Tool use before moving production traffic.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-03-15 | 2026-04-22 |
| Context window | 256k | 1.05m |
| Parameters | 1T (MoE, 384 experts) | — |
| Architecture | mixture of experts | - |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Openness | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Commercial use | Commercial use with conditions | Commercial use with conditions |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Kimi K2.5 | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.44/1M tokens | $0.14/1M tokens |
| Output price | $2/1M tokens | $0.28/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Kimi K2.5 | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | No | Yes |
| Function calling | Yes | Yes |
| Tool use | No | Yes |
| Structured outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | No | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Kimi K2.5 | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| MMLU PRO | 87.1 | 84.9 |
| Google-Proof Q&A | 87.9 | 83.7 |
| AIME 2025 | 96.1 | 94.1 |
Deep dive
On shared benchmark coverage, MMLU PRO has Kimi K2.5 at 87.1 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 at 84.9, with Kimi K2.5 ahead by 2.2 points; Google-Proof Q&A has Kimi K2.5 at 87.9 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 at 83.7, with Kimi K2.5 ahead by 4.2 points; AIME 2025 has Kimi K2.5 at 96.1 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 at 94.1, with Kimi K2.5 ahead by 2 points. The largest visible gap is 4.2 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 reasoning mode: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 and tool use: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5. Both models share vision, multimodal input, function calling, 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, Kimi K2.5 lists $0.44/1M input and $2/1M 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 $0.73 per million blended tokens. Availability is 10 providers versus 2, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Kimi K2.5 when coding workflow support and broader provider choice are central to the workload. Choose Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 when reasoning depth, 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.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, Kimi K2.5 or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 supports 1.05m tokens, while Kimi K2.5 supports 256k tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Which is cheaper, Kimi K2.5 or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 is cheaper on tracked token pricing. Kimi K2.5 costs $0.44/1M input and $2/1M 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 Kimi K2.5 or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 open source?
Kimi K2.5 is listed under Proprietary. 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, Kimi K2.5 or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Both Kimi K2.5 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 expose vision. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is better for multimodal input, Kimi K2.5 or Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Both Kimi K2.5 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 expose multimodal input. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Where can I run Kimi K2.5 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5?
Kimi K2.5 is available on Cloudflare Workers AI, Fireworks AI, OpenRouter, Together AI, and NVIDIA NIM. 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: 2026-06-04. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.