Qwen3.5-397B-A17B vs Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B (2026) and Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash (2025) are frontier-tier reasoning models from Alibaba and Xiaomi. Qwen3.5-397B-A17B ships a 262k-token context window, while Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash ships a 262k-token context window. On pricing, Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash costs $0.10/1M input tokens versus $0.39/1M 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-Flash is ~290% cheaper at $0.10/1M; pay for Qwen3.5-397B-A17B only for provider fit.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Qwen3.5-397B-A17B | Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents | reasoning-heavy apps, tool-calling agents, and provider-routed production |
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | RAG, Agents, and Long context |
| Context window | 262k | 262k |
| Cheapest output | $2.34/1M tokens | $0.30/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 4 tracked | 2 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- Qwen3.5-397B-A17B has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Qwen3.5-397B-A17B uniquely exposes Multimodal, Tool use, and Structured outputs in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Qwen3.5-397B-A17B for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $0.30/1M tokens.
- Local decision data tags Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash 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.
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B
$897
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash
$155
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Vercel AI Gateway
Estimated monthly gap: $742. Batch, cache, alternate speed tiers, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- Provider overlap exists on Novita AI; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash is $2.04/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Check replacement coverage for Multimodal, Tool use, and Structured outputs before moving production traffic.
- Provider overlap exists on Novita AI; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Qwen3.5-397B-A17B is $2.04/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Qwen3.5-397B-A17B adds Multimodal, Tool use, and Structured outputs in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-02-16 | 2025-12-17 |
| Context window | 262k | 262k |
| Parameters | 397B | 309B |
| Architecture | MoE | moe |
| License | Apache 2.0 | MIT |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | 2024-12 |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Qwen3.5-397B-A17B | Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.39/1M tokens | $0.10/1M tokens |
| Output price | $2.34/1M tokens | $0.30/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Qwen3.5-397B-A17B | Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | No |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| Function calling | Yes | Yes |
| Tool use | Yes | No |
| Structured outputs | Yes | No |
| 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 multimodal input: Qwen3.5-397B-A17B, tool use: Qwen3.5-397B-A17B, and structured outputs: Qwen3.5-397B-A17B. Both models share reasoning mode and function calling, 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, Qwen3.5-397B-A17B lists $0.39/1M input and $2.34/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider, while Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash lists $0.10/1M input and $0.30/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. A 70/30 input-output blend puts Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash lower by about $0.81 per million blended tokens. Availability is 4 providers versus 2, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Qwen3.5-397B-A17B when provider fit and broader provider choice are central to the workload. Choose Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash 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, Qwen3.5-397B-A17B or Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash?
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B supports 262k tokens, while Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash 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, Qwen3.5-397B-A17B or Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash is cheaper on tracked token pricing. Qwen3.5-397B-A17B costs $0.39/1M input and $2.34/1M output tokens. Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash costs $0.10/1M input and $0.30/1M output tokens. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is Qwen3.5-397B-A17B or Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash open source?
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B is listed under Apache 2.0. Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash is listed under MIT. 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 multimodal input, Qwen3.5-397B-A17B or Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash?
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B 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.
Which is better for reasoning mode, Qwen3.5-397B-A17B or Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash?
Both Qwen3.5-397B-A17B and Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash expose reasoning mode. 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 Qwen3.5-397B-A17B and Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash?
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B is available on OpenRouter, Together AI, Alibaba Cloud PAI-EAS, and Novita AI. Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash is available on Vercel AI Gateway 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.