Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 vs Mistral Small 3
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 (2026) and Mistral Small 3 (2025) are frontier reasoning models from Xiaomi and MistralAI. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 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 $0.4/1M 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 ~300% cheaper at $0.1/1M; pay for Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 only for reasoning depth.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 | Mistral Small 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | RAG, Agents, and Long context | Agents, Classification, and JSON / Tool use |
| Context window | 1M | 33K |
| Cheapest output | $2/1M tokens | $0.3/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 1 tracked | 1 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- 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.
- 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
$820
Cheapest tracked route: OpenRouter
Mistral Small 3
$155
Cheapest tracked route: Together AI
Estimated monthly gap: $665. 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 and Mistral Small 3; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Mistral Small 3 is $1.7/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning before moving production traffic.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Mistral Small 3 and Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 is $1.7/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 adds Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-04-22 | 2025-01-01 |
| Context window | 1M | 33K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Architecture | - | decoder only |
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 | Mistral Small 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.4/1M tokens | $0.1/1M tokens |
| Output price | $2/1M tokens | $0.3/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 | Mistral Small 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | No |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Reasoning | Yes | 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 differs most on vision: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5, multimodal input: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5, and reasoning mode: Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5. 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, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 lists $0.4/1M input and $2/1M 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 $0.72 per million blended tokens. Availability is 1 providers versus 1, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 when reasoning depth 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 or Mistral Small 3?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 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 or Mistral Small 3?
Mistral Small 3 is cheaper on tracked token pricing. Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 costs $0.4/1M input and $2/1M 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 or Mistral Small 3 open source?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 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 vision, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 or Mistral Small 3?
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, Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 or Mistral Small 3?
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 Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 and Mistral Small 3?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 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.