GPT-4.1 mini vs GPT-5.2 pro
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Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)
GPT-4.1 mini
GPT-5.2 pro
Cost Differences
GPT-5.2 pro costs more than GPT-4.1 mini
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-4.1 mini | GPT-5.2 pro |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Input Price | $0.40/1M tokens | $21.00/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $1.60/1M tokens | $168.00/1M tokens |
| Context Window | 200,000 tokens | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Max Output | 16,384 tokens | 131,072 tokens |
| Category | efficient | reasoning |
| Capabilities | textvisioncode | textvisionaudiocodereasoning |
| Release Date | 4/14/2025 | 12/11/2025 |
GPT-4.1 mini vs GPT-5.2 pro: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between GPT-4.1 mini and GPT-5.2 pro depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. GPT-4.1 mini is the more affordable option at $0.40/1M input tokens — 98% cheaper than GPT-5.2 pro. Meanwhile, GPT-5.2 pro offers a significantly larger context window at 1,000,000 tokens vs 200,000 for GPT-4.1 mini.
These models target different tiers: GPT-4.1 mini is a efficient model while GPT-5.2 pro is reasoning. This means they're optimized for different workloads. GPT-5.2 pro targets more demanding workloads, while GPT-4.1 mini provides a cost-effective option for everyday tasks.
Output costs matter too. GPT-4.1 mini charges $1.60/1M output tokens vs $168.00 for GPT-5.2 pro. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. GPT-4.1 mini has the edge here at $1.60/1M output tokens.
Multimodal capabilities: Both models support vision (image understanding), so you can send images alongside text prompts with either option.
Best Use Cases
Choose GPT-4.1 mini when:
- • Budget is a primary concern
- • You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem
- • You're running high-volume, latency-sensitive workloads
Choose GPT-5.2 pro when:
- • You need a larger context window (1,000,000 tokens)
- • You need more capabilities (audio, reasoning)
- • You need longer outputs (up to 131,072 tokens)
- • You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem
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