Phi 4 vs GLM 5.2
Z.ai's frontier reasoning model for long-context agents and software engineering.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Phi 4 vs GLM 5.2▼
Which is better, Phi 4 or GLM 5.2?
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Based on the Capability Index, GLM 5.2 scores higher (83.4 vs 64.6). However, "better" depends on your use case — pricing, speed, context window, and specific capability needs all matter.
Which is cheaper, Phi 4 or GLM 5.2?
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Phi 4 has a lower blended cost. Phi 4: $0.07 input / $0.14 output. GLM 5.2: $1.40 input / $4.40 output.
Which has a larger context window, Phi 4 or GLM 5.2?
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GLM 5.2 has a larger context window: Phi 4 supports 16K tokens vs GLM 5.2 at 262K tokens.
What are the key differences between Phi 4 and GLM 5.2?
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Key differences: GLM 5.2 has a notably higher capability index (18.8 point gap); Phi 4 is significantly cheaper; only GLM 5.2 offers extended reasoning mode. Compare full specs on this page.
Which model should I choose for my use case?
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If cost is your priority, choose the cheaper option. If you need the highest intelligence for complex tasks, pick the higher-scoring model. For long documents or codebases, choose the larger context window. You can try both Phi 4 and GLM 5.2 for free on idapt.app to see which performs better for your specific needs.