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o4-mini vs GPT-4.1 nano

GPT-4.1 nano offers 1.0M tokens context vs 200K tokens, GPT-4.1 nano is more cost-effective, o4-mini includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

o4-mini

Azure

200K tokens context • $1.10 / $4.40 per 1M tokens

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GPT-4.1 nano

Azure

1.0M tokens context • $0.10 / $0.40 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
o4-mini
GPT-4.1 nano
Provider
Azure
Azure
Context Window
200K tokens
1.0M tokens
Max Output Tokens
100K tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.10
$0.10
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$4.40
$0.40
Release Date
Apr 2025
Apr 2025

Capabilities

Capability
o4-mini
GPT-4.1 nano
Text Generation
Vision
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning
File Attachments

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose o4-mini if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose GPT-4.1 nano if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • Cost efficiency is a priority