MiniMax M2.5 vs Qwen3.5-397B-A17B: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen3.5-397B-A17B |
|---|---|---|
| Company | MiniMax | Alibaba |
| Release Date | February 11, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Parameters | 230B | 397B |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Average Score | 0.7 | 0.9 |
Verdict
Both models show equal results — the choice depends on your specific use case.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: MiniMax M2.5 — 0.7, Qwen3.5-397B-A17B — 0.9.
Recency
Both models were released around the same time: 2/11/2026 and 2/15/2026.
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The MiniMax M2.5 and Qwen3.5-397B-A17B 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 Qwen3.5-397B-A17B page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.