Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview vs MiMo-V2.6-Pro
Pricing, context window and real answers (September 2026)
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview (Google) and MiMo-V2.6-Pro (Xiaomi), compared as you can actually call them on FastMetal. Both are served from the same OpenAI-compatible endpoint and API key; switching is a change to the model string.
Specs and pricing
 Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview | MiMo-V2.6-Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Xiaomi | |
| Input (per 1M tokens) | ¥357.4 | ¥77.73 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | ¥2,144.4 | ¥155.47 |
| Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls) | ¥1,430 | ¥155 |
| Context window | 1,048,576 tokens | 1,048,576 tokens |
| Release date | 2/19/2026 | 9/21/2026 |
| Input modalities | audio, file, image, text, video | text, image, video, audio |
| Throughput (p50) | — | — |
| Arena · overall | #15 · ELO 1,487 | Unranked |
| Arena · Japanese | #9 · ELO 1,494 | Unranked |
| Arena · coding | #28 · ELO 1,520 | Unranked |
Prices are FastMetal's yen rates before tax. Arena ranks are as of the latest leaderboard scrape.
Which should you pick?
- On price, MiMo-V2.6-Pro: ¥155.47 per 1M output tokens, 93% less than Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.
- If in doubt, try both on the same key. Switching is a change to the model string, and each is billed at its own rate.
Real answers to the same prompts
Exactly what the FastMetal gateway returned, side by side. Not benchmark scores: actual output.
Count the number of 'r's in 'strawberry'
Count the number of 'r's in 'strawberry'. Explain your reasoning step by step.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
There are **3** 'r's in the word 'strawberry'.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown of the spelling:
1. **s** - not an 'r'
2. **t** - not an 'r'
3. **r** - **1st 'r'**
4. **a** - not an 'r'
5. **w** - not an 'r'
6. **b** - not an 'r'
7. **e** - not an 'r'
8. **r** - **2nd 'r'**
9. **r** - **3rd 'r'**
10. **y** - not an 'r'
Therefore, the total count is 3.
5.3s503 output tokens
MiMo-V2.6-Pro
# Counting the 'r's in "strawberry"
## Step 1: Spell out the word letter by letter
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|----------|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|----|
| Letter | s | t | r | a | w | b | e | r | r | y |
## Step 2: Identify every 'r'
- **Position 3** → **r** ✅ (1st 'r')
- **Position 8** → **r** ✅ (2nd 'r')
- **Position 9** → **r** ✅ (3rd 'r')
All other letters (s, t, a, w, b, e, y) are not 'r'.
## Answer
There are **3** 'r's in "strawberry."
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Debug This Error
I'm getting the following error in my Node.js application: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map') at UserList (/app/components/UserList.js:12:25) at renderWithHooks (/app/node_modules/rea…
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
### The Cause
This error occurs because the `users` prop being passed to your `UserList` component is currently `undefined`.
In JavaScript, you can only use the `.map()` method on arrays. Because `users` is `undefined` (often due to data not finishing an API fetch yet, or the parent component forgetting to pass the prop), Node/React throws an error when it tries to read `.map`.
### How to Fix It
You can fix this in a few different ways, depending on how you want your application to behave.
#### Fix 1: Assign a Default Value (Recommended)
The cleanest way to handle this is to assign a default empty array to `users` in your component's parameters. If `users` is undefined, it defaults to…
13.2s1511 output tokens
MiMo-V2.6-Pro
# Fixing `Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map')`
## The Problem
The `users` prop is `undefined` when the component renders. This happens because `.map()` is being called on something that doesn't exist — JavaScript can't iterate over `undefined`.
This typically occurs when:
- The parent component doesn't pass the `users` prop at all
- The data is still loading (e.g., from an API call)
- A destructuring default doesn't exist
## The Fix
### Option 1: Provide a default value (simplest)
```jsx
function UserList({ users = [] }) {
return (
<ul>
{users.map(user => <li key={user.id}>{user.name}</li>)}
</ul>
);
}
```
### Option 2: Add a safety check with conditi…
32.9s575 output tokens
Code Review
Please review the following Python function and suggest improvements for readability, performance, and best practices: def get_data(url, retries=3): import requests import time for i in range(retries):…
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Here is a review of your function. While the original code works, there are several areas where it can be improved regarding **best practices**, **readability**, and **performance**.
### 1. Refactored Code
Here is the improved version of your function. I will explain the specific changes below.
```python
import time
import requests
import logging
from typing import Any
# Optional: Set up a logger
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
def get_data(url: str, retries: int = 3, delay: int = 2, timeout: int = 10) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
"""
Fetches JSON data from a URL and extracts active items.
Args:
url: The API endpoint to fetch data from.
retries: Number o…
23.6s3094 output tokens
MiMo-V2.6-Pro
# Code Review: `get_data` Function
## Issues Identified
Here's my review organized by category, with a final improved version at the end.
---
### 🔴 Best Practices
1. **Imports inside the function** — `import requests` and `import time` are executed on *every* call. Move them to the top of the file (module-level).
2. **Bare `except:`** — This catches *everything*, including `KeyboardInterrupt` and `SystemExit`. Always catch specific exceptions.
3. **`== True` comparison** — Verbose and unnecessary. Use the object's truthiness directly.
4. **No logging** — Silent failures make debugging nearly impossible.
5. **Magic numbers** — `timeout=10` and `time.sleep(2)` are unexplained constan…
42.5s983 output tokens
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview or MiMo-V2.6-Pro?
- Per 1M output tokens, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is ¥2,144.4 and MiMo-V2.6-Pro is ¥155.47 on FastMetal (yen, before tax), so MiMo-V2.6-Pro is cheaper.
- How do the context windows of Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and MiMo-V2.6-Pro compare?
- Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview takes 1,048,576 tokens; MiMo-V2.6-Pro takes 1,048,576.
- Can I use Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and MiMo-V2.6-Pro with the same API key?
- Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "gemini-3.1-pro-preview" or "mimo-v2.6-pro" as the model. Each is billed at its own rate from the same prepaid balance.
Try both on one API key
Create an account and add credit to call Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and MiMo-V2.6-Pro from the browser chat and the API. No monthly fee.