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MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is 3.2× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| MiniMax M3.1 Flash | Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | |
| Input $/1M | $0.150 | $0.300 |
| Output $/1M | $0.600 | $2.50 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.262 | $0.850 |
| Context window | 1M | 1.0M |
| Max output | 524K | 66K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash if…
- Costs less per token — $0.262 vs $0.850 blended
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite if…
- Larger context window (1.0M)
FAQ
Which is better, MiniMax M3.1 Flash or Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash cheaper than Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is cheaper: $0.262 versus $0.850 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $0.300. Output alone: $0.600 vs $2.50.
What context windows do MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite have?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash: 1,000,000 tokens. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is made by MiniMax. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite is made by Google.
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