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Minimax M3

Included in Pro · came out May 2026

For questions that deserve a moment of thought

Minimax M3 is newer than MiniMax's M2 chat models in chatmodel, and the only one in the family that thinks before it answers. It also reads photos and PDFs.

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Minimax M3 in numbers

What you can give it

  • Your wordsYes
  • PhotosYes
  • PDFs and filesYes
  • The webNot this one

Real answers

See how Minimax M3 answers

We asked it the same everyday questions as every other model in chatmodel, one try each. This is exactly what came back.

My neighbour watered my plants for two weeks while I was away. Write a short, warm thank-you note I can leave with a small gift. Keep it under 80 words.

Here's a short, warm thank-you note:

Dear [Neighbor's name],

Thank you so much for tending to my plants while I was away! Coming home to happy, healthy greenery was the best welcome back imaginable. Your thoughtfulness and care mean more than you know. Please enjoy this little gift as a small token of my gratitude.

With heartfelt thanks, [Your name]

Word count: ~58 words

Answered in about 3 seconds · 66 words

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The Minimax family in chatmodel

Minimax M3 is the newest one. Ordered by release date.

  1. December 2025Minimax M2.1
  2. February 2026Minimax M2.5
  3. March 2026Minimax M2.7
  4. May 2026NewestMinimax M3You're here

What it's good for

Try it with one of these

Press “Try this” and chatmodel opens with Minimax M3 selected and the message already written. Change any word you like.

Repair or replace the boiler

“My boiler is 14 years old and needs a repair quoted at $650. A new one is quoted at $3,800. Help me decide: what should I ask the engineer, what should I weigh up, and what would you do in my place?”

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Plan a family reunion

“I'm organizing a family reunion for 25 people over one weekend next summer. Some are coming from far away and three are over 80. Make a plan: where to hold it, meals, rooms and a simple timetable.”

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Compare two quotes

“I'm uploading two quotes for replacing our windows. Compare them in a table: price, what's included, warranty and timing. Then tell me what I should ask each company.”

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Explain my energy bill chart

“I'm sending a photo of the usage chart on my energy bill. Explain what it shows, why winter might be so much higher, and two changes that could bring it down.”

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In plain words

Minimax M3 is a chat assistant from MiniMax and the generation after its M2 models in chatmodel. What sets it apart from the M2 models is that it thinks before it answers: a little slower, but more careful when a question has several parts.

It reads photos and PDFs and can help with code. It doesn’t search the web in chatmodel.

How to get the most out of it

  1. Give it the whole picture. Ages, budgets, dates, what worries you. More detail gives a better plan.
  2. Ask it to compare in a table. Quotes, policies and options are easier to read side by side.
  3. Ask for its recommendation. “What would you do?” gets you a clear answer, not just a list.
  4. Check figures against the documents before you decide.

How it compares with the rest of the family

Minimax M2.7 is the M2 model just before it and replies directly, handy for code. Minimax M2.5 and Minimax M2.1 are earlier M2 versions. For video, MiniMax makes MiniMax H3.

When to pick another model

For recent information, choose GPT 5.5. For warm, personal writing, try Claude Opus 5. For money plans, our household budget guide has messages ready to copy.

Other models worth a look

Minimax M2.7

Minimax

Read the guide

Minimax M2.5

Minimax

Read the guide

Minimax M2.1

Minimax

Read the guide

Frequently asked questions

What's new in Minimax M3 compared with M2.7?

M3 is the next generation and thinks before it answers, so it's more careful on problems with several steps. The M2 models reply straight away.

Can it read documents and photos?

Yes. You can upload PDFs and photos and ask questions about them.

Can Minimax M3 search the web?

Not in chatmodel. For recent information, pick a model that can, like GPT 5.5.

Does MiniMax make other things?

Yes. In chatmodel you'll also find its video model, MiniMax H3.

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