Granite 4.2 8B vs MiMo-V2.5
Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on output tokens, while MiMo-V2.5 offers a larger context window. Choose Granite 4.2 8B or MiMo-V2.5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Granite 4.2 8B | MiMo-V2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IBM | Xiaomi |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.06 | $0.14 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.28 |
| Context window | 131K | 1.1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Apr 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1320 | 1428 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1438 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1247 |
FAQ
Is Granite 4.2 8B or MiMo-V2.5 cheaper?
Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.25 vs $0.28 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Granite 4.2 8B or MiMo-V2.5?
MiMo-V2.5 has the larger context window (1.1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.