Phi 4 vs Grok 3 Mini
Phi 4 is cheaper on output tokens, while Grok 3 Mini offers a larger context window. Choose Phi 4 or Grok 3 Mini based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Phi 4 | Grok 3 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Microsoft | Poe |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.07 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.14 | $0.50 |
| Context window | 16K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | No |
| Released | — | Apr 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 56.1 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 131 | 140 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1217 | 1370 |
| Aider Polyglot score | — | 49.3 |
FAQ
Is Phi 4 or Grok 3 Mini cheaper?
Phi 4 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.14 vs $0.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Phi 4 or Grok 3 Mini?
Grok 3 Mini has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.