MiMo-V2-Omni vs Qwen3.5-397B-A17B
MiMo-V2-Omni (2026) and Qwen3.5-397B-A17B (2026) are frontier reasoning models from Xiaomi and Alibaba. MiMo-V2-Omni ships a 262k-token context window, while Qwen3.5-397B-A17B ships a 262k-token context window. On pricing, Qwen3.5-397B-A17B costs $0.39/1M input tokens versus $0.40/1M 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.
MiMo-V2-Omni is safer overall; choose Qwen3.5-397B-A17B when reasoning depth matters.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | MiMo-V2-Omni | Qwen3.5-397B-A17B |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | multimodal apps | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents |
| Decision fit | Long context and Vision | Coding, RAG, and Agents |
| Context window | 262k | 262k |
| Cheapest output | $2/1M tokens | $2.34/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 1 tracked | 4 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- MiMo-V2-Omni has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $2/1M tokens.
- MiMo-V2-Omni uniquely exposes Vision in local model data.
- Local decision data tags MiMo-V2-Omni for Long context and Vision.
- Qwen3.5-397B-A17B has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Qwen3.5-397B-A17B uniquely exposes Reasoning, Function calling, and Tool use in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Qwen3.5-397B-A17B for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
MiMo-V2-Omni
$820
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B
$897
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Estimated monthly gap: $77.00. 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.
- Qwen3.5-397B-A17B is $0.34/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision before moving production traffic.
- Qwen3.5-397B-A17B adds Reasoning, Function calling, and Tool use in local capability data.
- Provider overlap exists on OpenRouter; start route-level A/B tests there.
- MiMo-V2-Omni is $0.34/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Check replacement coverage for Reasoning, Function calling, and Tool use before moving production traffic.
- MiMo-V2-Omni adds Vision in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-03-18 | 2026-02-16 |
| Context window | 262k | 262k |
| Parameters | — | 397B |
| Architecture | - | MoE |
| License | Proprietary | Apache 2.0 |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2024-12 | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | MiMo-V2-Omni | Qwen3.5-397B-A17B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.40/1M tokens | $0.39/1M tokens |
| Output price | $2/1M tokens | $2.34/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | MiMo-V2-Omni | Qwen3.5-397B-A17B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | No |
| Multimodal | Yes | 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
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on vision: MiMo-V2-Omni, reasoning mode: Qwen3.5-397B-A17B, function calling: Qwen3.5-397B-A17B, tool use: Qwen3.5-397B-A17B, and structured outputs: Qwen3.5-397B-A17B. Both models share multimodal input, 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, MiMo-V2-Omni lists $0.40/1M input and $2/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider, while Qwen3.5-397B-A17B lists $0.39/1M input and $2.34/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. A 70/30 input-output blend puts MiMo-V2-Omni lower by about $0.09 per million blended tokens. Availability is 1 providers versus 4, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose MiMo-V2-Omni when vision-heavy evaluation are central to the workload. Choose Qwen3.5-397B-A17B when reasoning depth, lower input-token cost, and broader provider choice 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, MiMo-V2-Omni or Qwen3.5-397B-A17B?
MiMo-V2-Omni supports 262k tokens, while Qwen3.5-397B-A17B supports 262k 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, MiMo-V2-Omni or Qwen3.5-397B-A17B?
MiMo-V2-Omni is cheaper on tracked token pricing. MiMo-V2-Omni costs $0.40/1M input and $2/1M output tokens. Qwen3.5-397B-A17B costs $0.39/1M input and $2.34/1M output tokens. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is MiMo-V2-Omni or Qwen3.5-397B-A17B open source?
MiMo-V2-Omni is listed under Proprietary. Qwen3.5-397B-A17B is listed under Apache 2.0. 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, MiMo-V2-Omni or Qwen3.5-397B-A17B?
MiMo-V2-Omni 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, MiMo-V2-Omni or Qwen3.5-397B-A17B?
Both MiMo-V2-Omni and Qwen3.5-397B-A17B 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 MiMo-V2-Omni and Qwen3.5-397B-A17B?
MiMo-V2-Omni is available on OpenRouter. Qwen3.5-397B-A17B is available on OpenRouter, Together AI, Alibaba Cloud PAI-EAS, and Novita AI. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-22. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.