Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 vs DeepSeek V4 Flash
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 supports multimodal input; DeepSeek V4 Flash is text-only but has a lower price and comparable large-context reach.
Quick verdict
MiMo-V2.5 is better for mixed-media long-context work. DeepSeek V4 Flash is the more cost-focused option for pure-text summarization and extraction.
Side-by-side comparison
| Field | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 | DeepSeek V4 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Xiaomi | DeepSeek |
| Context window | 1.05M tokens | 1.31M tokens |
| Input / 1M | $0.140 | $0.065 |
| Output / 1M | $0.280 | $0.180 |
| Modalities | Text, Vision, Audio, Video | Text |
| Best for | Long Context, Budget, Multimodal | Budget, Long Context |
Cost estimates
| Workload | Input | Output | Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 | DeepSeek V4 Flash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick test | 20,000 | 5,000 | $0.004 | $0.002 |
| Product chat month | 500,000 | 125,000 | $0.105 | $0.055 |
| Document batch | 5,000,000 | 1,000,000 | $0.980 | $0.505 |
Estimates use list input/output prices and exclude cache discounts, provider surcharges and tool fees.
Choose Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 if
- ✓You need image, audio or video input
- ✓You want one model across mixed-media analysis
- ✓Your tests show strong long-context retention for MiMo
Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash if
- ✓Your workload is text-only and high-volume
- ✓Cost is the primary constraint
- ✓You are building document and log summarization pipelines
FAQ
Is Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Flash?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 costs $0.140 input and $0.280 output per 1M tokens. DeepSeek V4 Flash costs $0.065 input and $0.180 output per 1M tokens.
Which model has the larger context window?
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 offers 1.05M tokens; DeepSeek V4 Flash offers 1.31M tokens. Provider-specific limits can vary by route.
Which one should I choose?
MiMo-V2.5 is better for mixed-media long-context work. DeepSeek V4 Flash is the more cost-focused option for pure-text summarization and extraction.
Pricing and context data are based on a 2026-09-05 snapshot. Provider limits and pricing can change; verify on OpenRouter before production.