Kimi K2.5 vs MiniMax M3: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Kimi K2.5 | MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Moonshot AI | MiniMax |
| Release Date | January 26, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| Parameters | 1.0T | 428B |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | — | 1.0M |
| Context (output) | — | 131K |
| Input Price / 1M | — | $0.30 |
| Output Price / 1M | — | $1.20 |
| Average Score | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| OmniDocBench 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
Kimi K2.5
MiniMax M3
OmniDocBench 1.50.9 vs 0.9
0.9
0.9
Verdict
MiniMax M3 leads in 1 out of 2 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: Kimi K2.5 — 0.9, MiniMax M3 — 0.9.
Recency
MiniMax M3 is newer: released 6/1/2026 vs 1/26/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Kimi K2.5 or MiniMax M3?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Kimi K2.5 or MiniMax M3?
API pricing data is available on the individual model pages.
Which has a larger context window — Kimi K2.5 or MiniMax M3?
Context window data is available on the individual model pages.
The Kimi K2.5 and MiniMax M3 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 MiniMax M3 page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.