AREX Turbo 4B
At Q4_K_M, 132 of 135 phones have enough estimated usable memory; 122 also reach 3+ tokens/s. On Mac, 38 of 38 exact configurations pass the working-memory check.
Downloads & memory by quant
The download is only the weights — add KV cache and runtime to get what your phone actually needs. “Memory-fit” only means it can load; “usable” also requires an estimated 3+ tokens/s. Each row uses that row's quant. ★ = recommended.
| Quant | Download | Memory needed | Phone reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 2.1 GB | ~3.1 GB | 134 memory-fit · 134 usable |
| Q3_K_M | 2.4 GB | ~3.4 GB | 134 memory-fit · 134 usable |
| IQ4_XS | 2.5 GB | ~3.5 GB | 134 memory-fit · 134 usable |
| Q4_0 | 2.6 GB | ~3.6 GB | 134 memory-fit · 134 usable |
| Q4_K_S | 2.7 GB | ~3.8 GB | 134 memory-fit · 124 usable |
| Q4_K_M ★ | 2.9 GB | ~4 GB | 132 memory-fit · 122 usable |
| Q5_K_M | 3.3 GB | ~4.4 GB | 132 memory-fit · 122 usable |
| Q6_K | 3.7 GB | ~4.8 GB | 132 memory-fit · 122 usable |
| Q8_0 | 4.5 GB | ~5.6 GB | 125 memory-fit · 94 usable |
AREX Turbo 4B at Q4_K_M on 135 phones
This table is fixed to the recommended Q4_K_M, on each phone's largest RAM option. Counts for smaller quants above will differ. All phones are shown, sorted by fit and estimated experience; tap one for the full report.
| Phone | Chip · RAM | Needs | Speed | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPO Find X8 Pro | Dimensity 9400 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| vivo X200 Pro | Dimensity 9400 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy S26 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy S26+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi 17 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi 17 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| OnePlus 15 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| vivo X300 Pro | Dimensity 9500 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| OPPO Find X9 Pro | Dimensity 9500 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| RedMagic 11S Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi 15T Pro | Dimensity 9400+ · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Honor Magic8 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xperia 1 VIII | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy Z Flip8 | Samsung Exynos 2600 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Honor Magic V6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| OPPO Find N6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| vivo X Fold6 | Dimensity 9500 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~13.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy S25 | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| OnePlus 13 | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 24 GB | 4 / 20 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| OnePlus 12 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 24 GB | 4 / 20 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi 15 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi 14 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| vivo X100 Pro | Dimensity 9300 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| ROG Phone 9 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 24 GB | 4 / 20 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Nothing Phone (3) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| HONOR Magic7 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| iPhone Air | Apple A19 Pro · 12 GB | 4 / 7.8 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Apple A19 Pro · 12 GB | 4 / 7.8 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple A19 Pro · 12 GB | 4 / 7.8 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| vivo X300 E | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy Z Fold6 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy Z Flip6 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy Z Fold7 | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy Z Flip7 | Exynos 2500 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| OnePlus 13R | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| OnePlus 15R | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| RedMagic 11 Air | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xperia 1 VII | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi MIX Flip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Honor Magic V3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Honor Magic V5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| OPPO Find N5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| vivo X Fold3 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| vivo X Fold5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Huawei Mate X7 | Kirin 9030 Pro · 20 GB | 4 / 16 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Motorola Razr Fold | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~11.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy S24 | Samsung Exynos 2400 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 9 Pro | Google Tensor G4 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 9 | Google Tensor G4 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 8 Pro | Google Tensor G3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 8a | Google Tensor G3 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| POCO X6 Pro | Dimensity 8300 Ultra · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 10 | Google Tensor G5 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 10 Pro | Google Tensor G5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 11 | Google Tensor G6 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 11 Pro | Google Tensor G6 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 11 Pro XL | Google Tensor G6 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 9a | Google Tensor G4 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Exynos 2400 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Tensor G4 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Tensor G5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 10a | Google Tensor G4 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Motorola Razr+ (2026) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi 15T | Dimensity 8400 Ultra · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| POCO X7 Pro | Dimensity 8400 Ultra · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| AQUOS R10 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy Z Fold5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy Z Flip5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Honor Magic V2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| OPPO Find N3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| OnePlus Open | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| vivo X Fold3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Google Tensor G4 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold | Google Tensor G5 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Pixel 11 Pro Fold | Google Tensor G6 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Huawei Mate X6 | Kirin 9020 · 16 GB | 4 / 12 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Motorola Razr+ (2024) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Motorola Razr+ (2025) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~10.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| iPhone 17 | Apple A19 · 8 GB | 4 / 5.2 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| iPhone 17e | Apple A19 · 8 GB | 4 / 5.2 GB | ~10.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~7.9 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Pixel Fold | Tensor G2 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~7.9 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Motorola Razr+ (2023) | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~7.9 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple A18 Pro · 8 GB | 4 / 5.2 GB | ~9.3 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Apple A18 Pro · 8 GB | 4 / 5.2 GB | ~9.3 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| iPhone 16 | Apple A18 · 8 GB | 4 / 5.2 GB | ~9.3 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| iPhone 16e | Apple A18 · 8 GB | 4 / 5.2 GB | ~9.3 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Galaxy A57 5G | Exynos 1680 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~5.3 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~5.2 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Apple A17 Pro · 8 GB | 4 / 5.2 GB | ~7.9 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Galaxy A55 | Exynos 1480 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Redmi Note 13 Pro | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | Dimensity 7200 Pro · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Nothing Phone (3a) | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Galaxy A26 5G | Exynos 1380 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Galaxy A36 5G | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Galaxy A56 5G | Exynos 1580 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Moto G Stylus (2025) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Moto G Stylus (2026) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Galaxy A37 5G | Exynos 1480 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Motorola Edge (2026) | Dimensity 7450 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | Dimensity 7300 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Redmi Note 15 5G | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Honor 400 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| CMF Phone 2 Pro | Dimensity 7300 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| AQUOS sense10 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| AQUOS sense9 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Xperia 10 VII | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~4 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Galaxy A16 5G | Exynos 1330 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~2.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Galaxy A17 5G | Exynos 1330 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~2.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Moto G (2025) | Dimensity 6300 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~2.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Moto G Power (2025) | Dimensity 6300 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~2.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Moto G Power (2026) | Dimensity 6300 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~2.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Motorola Razr (2025) | Dimensity 7400X · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~2.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Motorola Razr (2026) | Dimensity 7450X · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~2.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Motorola Razr (2024) | Dimensity 7300X · 12 GB | 4 / 9 GB | ~2.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| Redmi Note 17 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~2.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| iQOO Z11 Lite | Dimensity 6300 · 8 GB | 4 / 6 GB | ~2.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| iPhone 15 | Apple A16 Bionic · 6 GB | 4 / 3.9 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| iPhone 14 | Apple A15 Bionic · 6 GB | 4 / 3.9 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Moto G (2026) | Dimensity 6300 · 4 GB | 4 / 2 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
~ = bandwidth-based estimate · ✓ = measured on real hardware
AREX Turbo 4B on 38 Mac configurations
Fixed to Q4_K_M at 4K context. Each row links to the same full `/run` report used for phones, with a macOS-specific setup guide.
| Mac | Unified memory | Working budget | Needs | Estimated speed | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Studio M3 Ultra | 256 GB | 248 GB | 4.2 GB | ~141.2–197.7 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M5 Max | 128 GB | 120 GB | 4.2 GB | ~105.9–148.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Mac Studio M4 Max | 128 GB | 120 GB | 4.2 GB | ~94.1–131.8 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M4 Max | 128 GB | 120 GB | 4.2 GB | ~94.1–131.8 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M3 Max | 128 GB | 120 GB | 4.2 GB | ~69–96.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Mac Studio M3 Ultra | 96 GB | 88 GB | 4.2 GB | ~141.2–197.7 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M5 Pro | 64 GB | 57.6 GB | 4.2 GB | ~52.9–74.1 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M5 Max | 64 GB | 57.6 GB | 4.2 GB | ~105.9–148.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Mac Studio M4 Max | 64 GB | 57.6 GB | 4.2 GB | ~94.1–131.8 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Mac mini M4 Pro | 64 GB | 57.6 GB | 4.2 GB | ~47.1–65.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M4 Max | 64 GB | 57.6 GB | 4.2 GB | ~94.1–131.8 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M3 Max | 64 GB | 57.6 GB | 4.2 GB | ~69–96.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M5 Pro | 48 GB | 43.2 GB | 4.2 GB | ~52.9–74.1 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Mac mini M4 Pro | 48 GB | 43.2 GB | 4.2 GB | ~47.1–65.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M4 Pro | 48 GB | 43.2 GB | 4.2 GB | ~47.1–65.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M5 Max | 36 GB | 32.4 GB | 4.2 GB | ~79.3–111 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Mac Studio M4 Max | 36 GB | 32.4 GB | 4.2 GB | ~70.7–99 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M4 Max | 36 GB | 32.4 GB | 4.2 GB | ~70.7–99 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 36 GB | 32.4 GB | 4.2 GB | ~25.9–36.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M3 Max | 36 GB | 32.4 GB | 4.2 GB | ~51.7–72.4 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Air M5 | 32 GB | 28.8 GB | 4.2 GB | ~22.2–30.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Air M4 | 32 GB | 28.8 GB | 4.2 GB | ~17.4–24 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Mac mini M4 | 32 GB | 28.8 GB | 4.2 GB | ~20.7–29 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Air M5 | 24 GB | 21 GB | 4.2 GB | ~22.2–30.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M5 Pro | 24 GB | 21 GB | 4.2 GB | ~52.9–74.1 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Air M4 | 24 GB | 21 GB | 4.2 GB | ~17.4–24 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Mac mini M4 | 24 GB | 21 GB | 4.2 GB | ~20.7–29 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Mac mini M4 Pro | 24 GB | 21 GB | 4.2 GB | ~47.1–65.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Air M3 | 24 GB | 21 GB | 4.2 GB | ~14.5–20 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M4 Pro | 24 GB | 21 GB | 4.2 GB | ~47.1–65.9 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 18 GB | 15 GB | 4.2 GB | ~25.9–36.2 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Air M5 | 16 GB | 13 GB | 4.2 GB | ~22.2–30.6 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Air M4 | 16 GB | 13 GB | 4.2 GB | ~17.4–24 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| Mac mini M4 | 16 GB | 13 GB | 4.2 GB | ~20.7–29 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Air M3 | 16 GB | 13 GB | 4.2 GB | ~14.5–20 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Air M1 | 16 GB | 13 GB | 4.2 GB | ~9.9–13.7 tokens/s | ✓ Runs great |
| MacBook Neo A18 Pro | 8 GB | 5 GB | 4.2 GB | ~8.7–12 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
| MacBook Air M1 | 8 GB | 5 GB | 4.2 GB | ~9.9–13.7 tokens/s | ! Runs, barely |
FAQ
How much RAM do I need to run AREX Turbo 4B on a phone?
At Q4_K_M, AREX Turbo 4B needs ~4GB of usable memory (weights + KV cache + runtime). In practice that means a 6GB+ Android phone or a 8GB+ iPhone — iOS lets a single app use less of its RAM than Android does.
How fast does AREX Turbo 4B run on a flagship phone?
On the OPPO Find X8 Pro (Dimensity 9400) it runs at ~13.2 tokens/s at Q4_K_M, estimated from memory bandwidth. Anything above ~8 tokens/s feels smooth for chat.
Can an iPhone run AREX Turbo 4B?
Yes — the iPhone Air runs it at ~11.9 tokens/s at Q4_K_M, using 4GB of its ~7.8GB usable memory.
What is the best quantization of AREX Turbo 4B for mobile?
Q4_K_M (2.9GB download) is the size/quality sweet spot of the 9 quants available. Total memory needed is ~4GB once the KV cache and runtime are counted — the download size alone understates it.
How many phones can run AREX Turbo 4B?
132 of the 135 phones we track have enough estimated usable memory at Q4_K_M; 122 also reach our usable-speed threshold of 3 tokens/s, and 95 run smoothly. Memory-fit alone does not mean a good experience.
Which Macs can run AREX Turbo 4B?
38 of the 38 exact Mac configurations we track have enough estimated working memory at Q4_K_M. Each Mac result separates installed unified memory, the macOS reserve, estimated speed, and quant choices.
What is AREX Turbo 4B good for on a phone?
It's tagged for chat, reasoning. At 4.5B parameters, it balances quality and speed for daily use.