Side-by-side comparison
Phi 4 vs Mistral Small 3
| Phi 4 | Mistral Small 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Microsoft | Mistral |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 16,384 | 32,768 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | json_mode | json_mode |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 0.0650 | 0.0500 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 0.1400 | 0.0800 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Phi 4 or Mistral Small 3?
Mistral Small 3 is cheaper than Phi 4 on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $0.0375 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, Phi 4 or Mistral Small 3?
Mistral Small 3 has the larger context window at 33k tokens versus 16k tokens for Phi 4. That means Mistral Small 3 can ingest about 2.0x as much text per request.
What is the difference between Phi 4 and Mistral Small 3?
Phi 4 comes from Microsoft; Mistral Small 3 comes from Mistral. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.