Xiaomi has announced the upcoming deprecation of its MiMo-V2.5-Pro and MiMo-V2.5 models, urging users to transition to the newer V2.6 series. This strategic move aims to leverage the enhanced capabilities and cost-effectiveness of the latest generation models.
Transitioning to MiMo V2.6
Effective immediately, users are advised to migrate their applications and services to the MiMo V2.6 series. The recommended replacements are as follows:
- MiMo-V2.5-Pro should be replaced with MiMo-V2.6-Pro
- MiMo-V2.5 should be replaced with MiMo-V2.6-Flash
Key Dates for Deprecation
Xiaomi has outlined a clear schedule for the model transition:
- October 14, 2026, 18:00 (UTC+8): Automatic Redirection
Starting this date, calls made to the old MiMo-V2.5-Pro and MiMo-V2.5 models will be automatically redirected to their corresponding V2.6 counterparts. Billing will also be adjusted to reflect the new model’s pricing. This provides a grace period for users to complete their migration without immediate service disruption. - October 21, 2026, 10:00 (UTC+8): Complete Model Deactivation
On this date, the legacy MiMo-V2.5 models will be completely removed from the system. Any requests attempting to access the old model names will result in an error. It is crucial for all users to have fully completed their model replacements and conducted thorough testing before this deadline to ensure seamless operation.
MiMo V2.6 Series: Enhanced Performance and Value
The MiMo V2.6 series, officially launched and open-sourced by Xiaomi on September 22nd, features two native, fully multimodal models: Pro and Flash. This new generation builds upon the success of its predecessors while introducing significant improvements.
A key highlight of the MiMo V2.6 series is its pricing structure, which remains consistent with the V2.5 series. The Flash model is priced at 1 Yuan per million input tokens and 2 Yuan per million output tokens. The Pro model is set at 3 Yuan per million input tokens and 6 Yuan per million output tokens, with an attractive 99% cache discount. Xiaomi emphasizes that, at comparable intelligence levels, these models offer a significantly more cost-effective solution, being 1/20th to 1/60th the price of comparable overseas models.
Xiaomi’s commitment to advancing AI through open-source contributions is evident with the MiMo series. The V2.6 release continues this trend, offering powerful, multimodal AI capabilities that are both high-performing and economically accessible. Users are encouraged to embrace these advancements to benefit from superior inference capabilities and better value.
