Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro vs Mistral Small 3
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro (2026) and Mistral Small 3 (2025) are agentic coding models from Xiaomi and MistralAI. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro ships a 1M-token context window, while Mistral Small 3 ships a 33K-token context window. On pricing, Mistral Small 3 costs $0.1/1M 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.
Mistral Small 3 is ~900% cheaper at $0.1/1M; pay for Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro only for coding workflow support.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro | Mistral Small 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | Agents, Classification, and JSON / Tool use |
| Context window | 1M | 33K |
| Cheapest output | $3/1M tokens | $0.3/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 1 tracked | 1 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Local decision data tags Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- Mistral Small 3 has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $0.3/1M tokens.
- Local decision data tags Mistral Small 3 for Agents, Classification, and JSON / Tool use.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output prices on this page.
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro
$1,550
Cheapest tracked route: OpenRouter
Mistral Small 3
$155
Cheapest tracked route: Together AI
Estimated monthly gap: $1,395. Batch, cache, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro and Mistral Small 3; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Mistral Small 3 is $2.7/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Mistral Small 3 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro is $2.7/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-04-22 | 2025-01-01 |
| Context window | 1M | 33K |
| Parameters | 1T | — |
| Architecture | mixture of experts | decoder only |
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro | Mistral Small 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1/1M tokens | $0.1/1M tokens |
| Output price | $3/1M tokens | $0.3/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro | Mistral Small 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | No |
| Multimodal | No | No |
| Reasoning | No | No |
| Function calling | Yes | Yes |
| Tool use | Yes | Yes |
| Structured outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint is close: both models cover function calling, tool use, and structured outputs. That makes context budget, benchmark fit, and provider maturity more important than a simple checklist. If your application depends on one integration detail, verify it against the provider route you plan to use, not just the base model listing.
For cost, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro lists $1/1M input and $3/1M output tokens, while Mistral Small 3 lists $0.1/1M input and $0.3/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. A 70/30 input-output blend puts Mistral Small 3 lower by about $1.44 per million blended tokens. Availability is 1 providers versus 1, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro when coding workflow support and larger context windows are central to the workload. Choose Mistral Small 3 when provider fit 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, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro or Mistral Small 3?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro supports 1M tokens, while Mistral Small 3 supports 33K tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Which is cheaper, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro or Mistral Small 3?
Mistral Small 3 is cheaper on tracked token pricing. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro costs $1/1M input and $3/1M output tokens. Mistral Small 3 costs $0.1/1M input and $0.3/1M output tokens. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro or Mistral Small 3 open source?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro is listed under Proprietary. Mistral Small 3 is listed under Open Source. 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 function calling, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro or Mistral Small 3?
Both Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro and Mistral Small 3 expose function calling. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface.
Which is better for tool use, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro or Mistral Small 3?
Both Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro and Mistral Small 3 expose tool use. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface.
Where can I run Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro and Mistral Small 3?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro is available on OpenRouter. Mistral Small 3 is available on Together AI. 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: 2026-05-14. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.