MiniMax M3 vs Qwen3.8 Flash Next: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | MiniMax M3 | Qwen3.8 Flash Next |
|---|---|---|
| Company | MiniMax | Alibaba |
| Release Date | June 1, 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
| Parameters | 428B | 180B |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | — |
| Context (output) | 131K | — |
| Input Price / 1M | $0.30 | — |
| Output Price / 1M | $1.20 | — |
| Average Score | 0.9 | 0.7 |
Verdict
Qwen3.8 Flash Next leads in 1 out of 2 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: MiniMax M3 — 0.9, Qwen3.8 Flash Next — 0.7.
Recency
Qwen3.8 Flash Next is newer: released 8/26/2026 vs 6/1/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.8 Flash Next?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.8 Flash Next?
API pricing data is available on the individual model pages.
Which has a larger context window — MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.8 Flash Next?
Context window data is available on the individual model pages.
The MiniMax M3 and Qwen3.8 Flash Next comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.8 Flash Next page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.