Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. Llama 4 Maverick supports multimodal inputs. Llama 4 Maverick is available on 7 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
Meta
Llama 4 Maverick was developed as a variant in Meta's fourth-generation language model family, designed to explore specialized capabilities and training approaches. Built to push the boundaries of open-source model development, it represents experimentation with advanced techniques in the Llama lineage.
Microsoft
Phi-4 Reasoning was developed to incorporate extended analytical thinking into the Phi-4 architecture, designed to spend more time on complex problem-solving. Built to combine compact model efficiency with reasoning depth, it represents Microsoft's exploration of thoughtful small models.
25 days newer

Llama 4 Maverick
Meta
2025-04-05

Phi 4 Reasoning
Microsoft
2025-04-30
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 3 common benchmarks

Llama 4 Maverick

Phi 4 Reasoning
Phi 4 Reasoning
2025-03-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Llama 4 Maverick
DeepInfra
Fireworks
Groq
Lambda
Novita

Llama 4 Maverick

Phi 4 Reasoning

Llama 4 Maverick

Phi 4 Reasoning
Sambanova
Together

Phi 4 Reasoning