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Crouton Alpha vs MiMo-V2.6-Pro

Crouton Alpha leads MiMo-V2.6-Pro by 0.1 points on StealthMark, 48.0 to 47.9. It leads on 5 of 9 benchmarks, including Latch, and MiMo-V2.6-Pro on 4, including Foresight. MiMo-V2.6-Pro scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in state at 600 ms.

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Overall StealthMark

48.0/100Overall rank 23/56
47.9/100Overall rank 25/56

General Intelligence

43.5/100
44.3/100

Visual Intelligence

56.0/100
54.3/100

Reasoning efficiency

How many reasoning tokens a model needs for the quality it delivers.

Single-step reasoning How much it reasons to understand a task

Multi-step reasoning How much it keeps reasoning as a task goes on

Cost efficiency

How much Performance you get for your money.

  • Crouton AlphaNot measured

Open or local

Open modelMIT

BENCHMARK BY BENCHMARK

Where each model leads

  • Crouton Alpha
  • MiMo-V2.6-Pro
  • Other models
  • Median

DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Crouton Alpha scores higher on StealthMark and runs 1.5× faster in our speed test.

  • Crouton Alpha
  • MiMo-V2.6-Pro
  • Other models
  • Median
PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Crouton Alpha: No list priceMiMo-V2.6-Pro: $0.87$0.43 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Crouton Alpha: Not publishedMiMo-V2.6-Pro: 1M128K max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Crouton Alpha: 1751.5× fastertokens/sMiMo-V2.6-Pro: 116tokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Crouton Alpha: Not disclosedMiMo-V2.6-Pro: 1.02T42B active
Developer
Not publishedXiaomi
Released
Not published21 Sep 2026
Origin
Not publishedChina
Input → output
Not publishedText, image, video, audio → text
Architecture
Not publishedSparse Mixture-of-Experts; OpenRouter maps the route to the released Pro-RL checkpoint. The UltraSpeed edition is a separate route

Full datasheets, every price and sourceMiMo-V2.6-Pro ↗

Anticipating threats and planning ahead. Collect coins while avoiding ghosts. Ghosts move before the player each turn, and collisions cost a life. 3 levels in sequence, up to 66 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Crouton Alpha 32.3/100Rank 29/52

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 39 ptsTurn 20 / 20

MiMo-V2.6-Pro 54.6/100Rank 14/52

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 319 ptsTurn 20 / 20

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaMiMo-V2.6-Pro
Level 1Second Thoughts
3 ptsOut of lives
4 ptsOut of lives
Level 2Pressure Pot
7 ptsOut of lives
9 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
9 ptsSurvived
19 ptsSurvived

Cooperative planning and learning from experience. Coordinate two robots to push numbered cores onto matching sockets. Pressure plates hold doors open; moving either robot uses one turn. 5 levels in sequence, up to 152 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Crouton Alpha 59.5/100Rank 24/53

Cleared 4 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.2 ptsTurn 29 / 40

MiMo-V2.6-Pro 52.6/100Rank 27/53

Cleared 5 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.4 ptsTurn 28 / 40

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaMiMo-V2.6-Pro
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.4 ptsCleared
9 ptsClearedFinished early · 1 beacon left
Level 3Relay vault
11.2 ptsFinished early
17.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 1 beacon left
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
16 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
Level 5Second thoughts
20.2 ptsCleared
20.4 ptsCleared

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

Physics, perspective and recursive reflections, tested together. Explore the test ↗

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

The artwork establishes approximate central placement, a separate airborne black blob, and basic wall and floor sphere images. Its defining weaknesses are the largely absent recursive reflection system, missing emitter mappings, satin steel appearance and unresolved paint interaction. The black lateral wedges do not establish a separate viewport, and the hidden floor contact does not establish a gap. The category values remain unchanged.

MiMo-V2.6-Pro

The main framing and visible paint-contact story are well supported. Major optical omissions dominate the result: sparse repetitions, undersized first images, missing outer chains and absent curved nested imagery prevent a coherent mirror-room system. The metallic forms remain convincing in volume but have a soft illustrative finish.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMiMo-V2.6-Pro
State at 600 ms19.0/2523.0/25
Camera and placement11.0/1512.0/15
Reflections21.5/12019.0/120
Materials and scale6.0/107.5/10
Floor-damage reward0.0/100.0/10

Benchmark task

A spinning metal sphere and paint in a mirrored room test physical reasoning, perspective and consistency across repeated reflections.

Selfie

Different task instructions

Visual construction and creative interpretation.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A cheerful, readable cartoon captures the crouton's signature expression and many specific accessories. Coherent cube geometry and foreground foreshortening support the selfie. Simple construction and flat material treatment limit its sophistication, while the tipping raft, advancing soup and unnoticed soaking remain insufficiently clear.

MiMo-V2.6-Pro

An appealing rabbit with balanced framing, expressive eyes and purposeful costume accents. Simple frontal construction limits anatomical and spatial accomplishment. The orange orb provides an effective luminous focal point, but unreadable wrist connections weaken the requested gestures and prevent stronger integrity credit.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMiMo-V2.6-Pro
Task & likeness6.5/106.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.5/105.0/10
Space & placement6.5/105.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/106.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/106.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/105.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/106.5/10
Visual integrity7.5/106.0/10

Benchmark task

Crouton Alpha

Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.

MiMo-V2.6-Pro

A small rabbit in an explorer outfit floats with a luminous orb. The scene tests character anatomy, pose and the placement of geometric forms around it.

Mona Lisa

Different task instructions

Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A recognizable, coherent simplification with readable eyes, a restrained smile and modest facial volume. Frontal symmetry, an oversized head, capsule-like hands and geometric scenery substantially limit likeness, anatomy and depth. Clean contours preserve basic integrity but do not establish sophisticated construction or finish.

MiMo-V2.6-Pro

The portrait is recognizable through its dark silhouette, slight smile and muted landscape, but replication is weak. A frontal, oversized head and symmetric torso replace the reference's turned seated pose; angular, separated hands omit its central gesture. Smooth shading maintains coherence while anatomical detail, depth and material rendering remain basic.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMiMo-V2.6-Pro
Task & likeness4.5/103.5/10
Anatomy & construction4.0/103.5/10
Space & placement4.5/104.0/10
Light & reflections5.0/105.0/10
Purposeful detail4.0/103.0/10
Artistry & character4.5/104.0/10
Materials & effects4.0/104.0/10
Visual integrity6.0/106.0/10

Benchmark task

An SVG interpretation of the Mona Lisa tests facial likeness, anatomy and the composition of a familiar portrait.

Beach

Same task instructions

Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A colorful, readable sunset beach scene with playful subjects and a clear central reflection. Purposeful equipment and animal details reward inspection, and the principal attachments remain intact. Basic geometric anatomy, mixed viewpoints and sparse directional shadows limit its construction and depth; smooth gradients provide atmosphere with little material differentiation.

MiMo-V2.6-Pro

A readable sunset beach with clear requested subjects, appealing framing and purposeful accessories. Schematic anatomy, flattened foreground objects, repetitive water highlights and sparse directional shadows limit construction and physical depth. The kite's unresolved anchor also constrains integrity.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMiMo-V2.6-Pro
Task & likeness8.5/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/105.0/10
Space & placement5.5/106.0/10
Light & reflections5.5/106.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/106.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/105.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/106.0/10
Visual integrity7.0/106.0/10

Benchmark task

A busy shoreline at sunset tests scene composition, animal forms and the relationship between light and water reflections.

Ground Truth

Same task instructions

Physical reasoning, light and visual reconstruction.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

MiMo-V2.6-Pro

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Benchmark task

A plank, computer mouse and blueberry in a steel room test physical stability, spatial relationships, materials and lighting.

Raccoon

Same task instructions

Scene composition and interacting subjects.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A readable cartoon with expressive faces, purposeful markings and clear water motion. Hull shading and an underside shadow establish modest depth. The dog contacts the controls, but the raccoon's frontal pose leaves its seated weight unresolved. Simple anatomy and limited shared perspective constrain the drawing.

MiMo-V2.6-Pro

A coherent, cheerful cartoon with recognizable animals, readable steering contact and useful small details. The dog's orientation follows the craft more successfully than a wholly frontal pose would. Simple anatomy, weak raccoon grip and compressed seating contacts still limit physical credibility. Gradients and spray provide polish without resolving complex construction.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMiMo-V2.6-Pro
Task & likeness7.0/107.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/105.0/10
Space & placement6.0/105.5/10
Light & reflections6.0/105.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/106.0/10
Artistry & character5.0/104.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/105.5/10
Visual integrity6.0/104.5/10

Benchmark task

A jet-ski scene pairs a canine driver with a raccoon passenger. It tests the placement and contact of interacting subjects, along with vehicle construction.

Pelican

Same task instructions

Subject construction and spatial relationships.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A recognizable, expressive pelican cyclist with purposeful feather and bicycle detail. Readable steering reach, connected machinery and modest body shading earn additional credit. Jointless legs, uncertain pedal engagement and unclear seated support keep the central action only partially resolved; shallow space and simple materials further limit the illustration.

MiMo-V2.6-Pro

The distinctive bill, continuous silhouette and detailed wheels establish a readable pelican cyclist. Shaped feathers and soft shading add character, but jointless legs, crowded pedal contacts, absent steering contact and loosely directional lighting limit the construction. The comparisons support retaining the baseline category scores.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaMiMo-V2.6-Pro
Task & likeness7.0/106.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/105.0/10
Space & placement5.5/106.0/10
Light & reflections5.5/105.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/106.0/10
Artistry & character5.5/106.0/10
Materials & effects5.0/105.5/10
Visual integrity6.0/106.0/10

Benchmark task

A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.