Grok 4.7 vs MiMo-V2.6-Pro
Pricing, context window and real answers (November 2026)
Grok 4.7 (xAI) 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
 Grok 4.7 | MiMo-V2.6-Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | Xiaomi |
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $2.20 | $0.459 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $6.60 | $0.9179 |
| Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls) | $5.50 | $0.9179 |
| Context window | 500,000 tokens | 1,048,576 tokens |
| Release date | 9/21/2026 | 9/21/2026 |
| Input modalities | text, image, file | text, image, video, audio |
| Throughput (p50) | 201 tokens/s (n=28) | 126 tokens/s (n=28) |
| Arena · overall | #96 · ELO 1,441 | #29 · ELO 1,480 |
| Arena · Japanese | #88 · ELO 1,408 | Unranked |
| Arena · coding | #91 · ELO 1,494 | #14 · ELO 1,538 |
Prices are FastMetal's rates, before tax.
Rankings: LMArena leaderboard dataset (lmarena-ai/leaderboard-dataset), CC BY 4.0, snapshot 2026-10-28; category names mapped and ratings rounded by FastMetal.
Which should you pick?
- On price, MiMo-V2.6-Pro: $0.9179 per 1M output tokens, 86% less than Grok 4.7.
- On the Overall arena board, MiMo-V2.6-Pro ranks higher (#29; Grok 4.7 is #96).
- On the Coding arena board, MiMo-V2.6-Pro ranks higher (#14; Grok 4.7 is #91).
- For long documents, MiMo-V2.6-Pro: a 1,048,576-token context window against 500,000 for Grok 4.7.
- 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.
Grok 4.7
The word "strawberry" consists of the letters S-T-R-A-W-B-E-R-R-Y.
- The 3rd letter is R.
- The 8th letter is R.
- The 9th letter is R.
This gives a total of 3 R's.
4.7s299 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."
22.0s327 output tokens
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…
Grok 4.7
The error happens because `users` is `undefined` when `UserList` renders, so calling `.map` on it fails.
That usually means the parent rendered `<UserList />` (or `<UserList users={undefined} />`) before data was loaded, or the prop name doesn’t match.
**Fix it in the component** so it tolerates a missing list:
```jsx
function UserList({ users = [] }) {
return (
<ul>
{users.map(user => <li key={user.id}>{user.name}</li>)}
</ul>
);
}
```
Or guard the call:
```jsx
function UserList({ users }) {
return (
<ul>
{(users ?? []).map(user => <li key={user.id}>{user.name}</li>)}
</ul>
);
}
```
**Also check the parent** so you pass an array once data exists:
`…
12.8s393 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):…
Grok 4.7
## Review
The function works for the happy path, but it hides failures, retries the wrong errors, and is harder to read and debug than it needs to be.
### Issues
1. **Imports inside the function** — move them to module level unless you have a strong reason (circular imports, optional dependency).
2. **Bare `except`** — swallows `KeyboardInterrupt`, `SystemExit`, and programming bugs. Catch specific exceptions.
3. **Retries non-retryable failures** — 4xx (except maybe 429) will not succeed on retry. Network errors and 5xx are the usual candidates.
4. **Sleeps after the last attempt** — wastes up to 2 seconds before returning `[]`.
5. **Unused loop variable** and vague names (`r`, `i`).
6.…
22.3s1525 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, Grok 4.7 or MiMo-V2.6-Pro?
- Per 1M output tokens, Grok 4.7 is $6.60 and MiMo-V2.6-Pro is $0.9179 on FastMetal (US dollars, before tax), so MiMo-V2.6-Pro is cheaper.
- How do the context windows of Grok 4.7 and MiMo-V2.6-Pro compare?
- Grok 4.7 takes 500,000 tokens; MiMo-V2.6-Pro takes 1,048,576.
- Which ranks higher, Grok 4.7 or MiMo-V2.6-Pro?
- MiMo-V2.6-Pro ranks higher on the public arena (Grok 4.7 #88, MiMo-V2.6-Pro #29). Ranks move as the leaderboard updates.
- Can I use Grok 4.7 and MiMo-V2.6-Pro with the same API key?
- Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "grok-4.7" 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 Grok 4.7 and MiMo-V2.6-Pro from the browser chat and the API. No monthly fee.