Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 nano leads with 4.8% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 nano supports multimodal inputs. GPT-5 nano is available on 2 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
OpenAI
GPT-5 Nano was developed as the most compact variant in the GPT-5 family, designed for deployment in resource-constrained environments and edge computing scenarios. Built to bring next-generation AI capabilities to devices and applications where latency and efficiency are paramount, it distills GPT-5 innovations into a minimal footprint.
Microsoft
Phi-4 Reasoning Plus was created as an enhanced reasoning variant, designed to provide even deeper analytical capabilities within the Phi-4 family. Built to maximize reasoning quality while maintaining the efficiency benefits of small models, it represents the most capable reasoning-focused option in the Phi-4 series.
3 months newer

Phi 4 Reasoning Plus
Microsoft
2025-04-30

GPT-5 nano
OpenAI
2025-08-07
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

GPT-5 nano

Phi 4 Reasoning Plus
GPT-5 nano
2024-05-30
Phi 4 Reasoning Plus
2025-03-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT-5 nano
OpenAI
ZeroEval


GPT-5 nano

Phi 4 Reasoning Plus

GPT-5 nano

Phi 4 Reasoning Plus
Phi 4 Reasoning Plus