Model Comparison

Qwen3.8-Flash-Next
vs. Solar Mini 4

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Upstage

Recommended Pick

Upstage logoSolar Mini 45 metric wins

Strongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price

Lowest Price

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Solar Mini 4

$0.10/1M input price

Differences That Matter

Price gap

Solar Mini 4 is 1.5x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.8-Flash-Next.

Speed gap

Solar Mini 4 generates about 1.2x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.8-Flash-Next.

Top-pick rationale

Solar Mini 4 wins 5 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price, Throughput.

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Response Face-Off

Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Alibaba logoQwen3.8-Flash-Next
Alibaba
Top Pick
Upstage logoSolar Mini 4
Upstage
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$0.15/1M$0.10/1M
Output Cost$0.47/1M$0.40/1M
Blended (3:1)$0.23/1M$0.18/1M
Specifications
OrganizationAlibabaUpstage
Release DateAug 26, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput79.7 tok/s92.1 tok/s
TTFT1950ms2120ms
Latency27030ms23830ms

Key Takeaways

Solar Mini 4 offers the best value at $0.10/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.

When to Choose Each Model

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Qwen3.8-Flash-Next

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications
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Solar Mini 4

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing