Kimi K2.5 vs LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601: Specs & Benchmark Comparison

CharacteristicKimi K2.5LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601
CompanyMoonshot AIMeituan
Release DateJanuary 26, 2026January 13, 2026
Parameters1.0T560B
MultimodalYesNo
Average Score0.90.8
Benchmarks
GPQA0.90.8
AIME 20251.01.0

Visual Benchmark Comparison

Kimi K2.5
LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601
GPQA0.9 vs 0.8
0.9
0.8
AIME 20251.0 vs 1.0
1.0
1.0

Verdict

Both models show equal results — the choice depends on your specific use case.

Overall Performance

Both models show comparable average scores: Kimi K2.5 — 0.9, LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 — 0.8.

Recency

Both models were released around the same time: 1/26/2026 and 1/13/2026.

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The Kimi K2.5 and LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Kimi K2.5 or LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.