Inkling

At the default Q8_0, 0 of 140 phones have enough estimated usable memory; 0 also reach 3+ tokens/s. On Mac, 2 of 54 exact configurations pass using that quant or a smaller tracked fallback.

Params
952.4B
Family
thinkingmachines
Released
2026-07
Tags
chat · vision · reasoning

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.

QuantDownloadMemory neededPhone reality
IQ1_S270.2 GB~351 GB0 memory-fit
Q8_0856.8 GB~966.9 GB0 memory-fit

Inkling at Q8_0 on 140 phones

This table is fixed to the recommended Q8_0, 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.

PhoneChip · RAMNeedsSpeedVerdict

~ = bandwidth-based estimate · ✓ = measured on real hardware

Inkling on 54 Mac configurations

Each Mac uses the recommended Q8_0 at 4K context when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits. Each row links to the full report with a macOS-specific setup guide.

MacUnified memoryQuantWorking budgetNeedsEstimated speedVerdict

FAQ

How much RAM do I need to run Inkling on a phone?

At Q8_0, Inkling needs ~966.9GB of usable memory (weights + KV cache + runtime). In practice that means no current Android phone or no current iPhone — iOS lets a single app use less of its RAM than Android does.

How fast does Inkling run on a flagship phone?

It doesn't fit on any of the 140 phones we track at Q8_0 — it needs ~966.9GB of usable memory.

Can an iPhone run Inkling?

Not really: the best iPhone we track (iPhone 16 Pro Max) has ~5.2GB usable, but Inkling needs 966.9GB at Q8_0.

What is the best quantization of Inkling for mobile?

Q8_0 (856.8GB download) is the size/quality sweet spot of the 2 quants available. Total memory needed is ~966.9GB once the KV cache and runtime are counted — the download size alone understates it.

How many phones can run Inkling?

0 of the 140 phones we track have enough estimated usable memory at Q8_0; 0 also reach our usable-speed threshold of 3 tokens/s, and 0 run smoothly. Memory-fit alone does not mean a good experience.

Which Macs can run Inkling?

2 of the 54 exact Mac configurations we track have enough estimated working memory. Each Mac uses the recommended Q8_0 when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits, and separates installed unified memory, the macOS reserve, and estimated speed.

What is Inkling good for on a phone?

It's tagged for chat, vision, reasoning. At 952.4B parameters, it prioritizes answer quality over speed — expect slower decoding.

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