MiniMax M2.5 vs Qwen3 235B A22B: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen3 235B A22B |
|---|---|---|
| Company | MiniMax | Alibaba |
| Release Date | February 11, 2026 | April 28, 2025 |
| Parameters | 230B | 235B |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Context (input) | — | 128K |
| Context (output) | — | 128K |
| Input Price / 1M | — | $0.20 |
| Output Price / 1M | — | $0.60 |
| Average Score | 0.7 | 0.9 |
Verdict
MiniMax M2.5 leads in 1 out of 2 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: MiniMax M2.5 — 0.7, Qwen3 235B A22B — 0.9.
Recency
MiniMax M2.5 is newer: released 2/11/2026 vs 4/28/2025.
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Which is better for coding — MiniMax M2.5 or Qwen3 235B A22B?
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Which model is cheaper — MiniMax M2.5 or Qwen3 235B A22B?
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Which has a larger context window — MiniMax M2.5 or Qwen3 235B A22B?
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The MiniMax M2.5 and Qwen3 235B A22B comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the MiniMax M2.5 or Qwen3 235B A22B page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.