Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Llama 4 Scout leads with 15.8% higher average benchmark score. Llama 4 Scout supports multimodal inputs. Llama 4 Scout is available on 6 providers. Overall, Llama 4 Scout is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Meta
Llama 4 Scout was created as an exploratory variant in the Llama 4 family, designed to investigate new architectures and optimization strategies. Built as part of Meta's commitment to advancing open-source AI, it serves as a testbed for innovations that may inform future model releases.
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.
2 months newer

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01

Llama 4 Scout
Meta
2025-04-05
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 5 common benchmarks

Llama 4 Scout

Phi 4 Mini
Phi 4 Mini
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Llama 4 Scout
DeepInfra
Fireworks
Groq
Lambda
Novita

Llama 4 Scout

Phi 4 Mini

Llama 4 Scout

Phi 4 Mini
Together

Phi 4 Mini