GPT-4.1 Mini vs GPT-4.1 Nano
Side-by-side comparison of pricing, capabilities, benchmarks, and use case fit.
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GPT-4.1 Mini
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GPT-4.1 Nano
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Capability radar
Normalized coding, reasoning, writing, vision, context, and value
GPT-4.1 MiniGPT-4.1 Nano
| Metric | GPT-4.1 Mini | GPT-4.1 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Input Price / 1M | $0.40 | $0.10 |
| Output Price / 1M | $1.60 | $0.40 |
| Combined Price / 1M | $2.00 | $0.50 |
| Context Window | 1,047,576 | 1,047,576 |
| Coding Score | 88 | 75 |
| Reasoning Score | 85 | 72 |
| Vision Score | 82 | 60 |
| Audio | Yes | No |
| Streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Function Calling | Yes | Yes |
| Latency Tier | fast | fast |
| Release Date | 4/14/2025 | 4/14/2025 |
GPT-4.1 Mini — Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- 1M context at low cost
- Good coding performance
Weaknesses
- Not ideal for deepest reasoning tasks
GPT-4.1 Nano — Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Lowest OpenAI cost
- 1M context
Weaknesses
- Limited on complex generation
Use Case Verdicts
Enterprise Use
GPT-4.1 Mini combines strong reasoning, tooling, and context for enterprise workloads.
Agent Workflows
GPT-4.1 Mini is better suited for agentic workflows with tool use and coding capability.