Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
Mistral AI
Devstral Small was developed as a more efficient development-focused model, designed to bring software engineering assistance to resource-conscious deployments. Built to provide coding capabilities with reduced computational requirements, it enables developer tools in environments where efficiency is paramount.
Microsoft
Phi-4 Mini was created as an even more compact variant of Phi-4, designed to bring fourth-generation capabilities to the smallest possible footprint. Built for extreme efficiency scenarios, it enables AI capabilities on devices and applications where resources are severely constrained.
5 months newer

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01

Devstral Small 1.1
Mistral AI
2025-07-11
Context window and performance specifications
Phi 4 Mini
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Devstral Small 1.1
Mistral AI

Phi 4 Mini

Devstral Small 1.1

Phi 4 Mini

Devstral Small 1.1

Phi 4 Mini