Magistral Small 1.2 vs Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite
Both have similar output pricing, while Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite offers a larger context window. Choose Magistral Small 1.2 or Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Magistral Small 1.2 | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Amazon Bedrock | |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.50 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| Context window | 128K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Sep 2025 | May 2026 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 131 | 144 |
| LiveBench score | — | 62.1 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 81.8 |
FAQ
Is Magistral Small 1.2 or Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite cheaper?
Magistral Small 1.2 and Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Magistral Small 1.2 or Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.