Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite vs Kimi K3: Specs & Benchmark Comparison

CharacteristicGemini 3.5 Flash-LiteKimi K3
CompanyGoogleMoonshot AI
Release DateJuly 21, 2026July 16, 2026
Parameters2.8T
MultimodalYesYes
Context (input)1.0M1.0M
Context (output)66K1.0M
Input Price / 1M$0.30$3.00
Output Price / 1M$2.50$15.00
Average Score0.01.0

Verdict

Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite leads in 1 out of 3 comparison categories.

API Cost

Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is 6.4x cheaper: input $0.30/1M vs $3.00/1M tokens.

Context Window

Same context size: 1M tokens.

Recency

Both models were released around the same time: 7/21/2026 and 7/16/2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for coding — Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Kimi K3?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Kimi K3?
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is cheaper for input: $0.30 per 1M tokens vs $3.00.
Which has a larger context window — Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Kimi K3?
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite supports a larger context: 1,000,000 tokens vs 1,000,000.

The Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite and Kimi K3 comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Kimi K3 page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.