MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B

At the default Q8_0, 60 of 142 phones have enough estimated usable memory; 60 also reach 3+ tokens/s. On Mac, 52 of 54 exact configurations pass using that quant or a smaller tracked fallback.

Params
9.4B
Family
mimo
Released
2026-09
Tags
chat · coding · 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
Q8_09.5 GB~11.2 GB60 memory-fit · 60 usable

MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B at Q8_0 on 142 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

MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B 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 MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B on a phone?

At Q8_0, MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B needs ~11.2GB of usable memory (weights + KV cache + runtime). In practice that means a 16GB+ Android phone or a 24GB+ iPhone — iOS lets a single app use less of its RAM than Android does.

How fast does MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B run on a flagship phone?

On the OnePlus 13 (Snapdragon 8 Elite) it runs at ~3.6 tokens/s at Q8_0, estimated from memory bandwidth. Anything above ~8 tokens/s feels smooth for chat.

Can an iPhone run MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B?

Not really: the best iPhone we track (iPhone Air) has ~7.8GB usable, but MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B needs 11.2GB at Q8_0.

What is the best quantization of MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B for mobile?

Q8_0 (9.5GB download) is the size/quality sweet spot. Total memory needed is ~11.2GB once the KV cache and runtime are counted — the download size alone understates it.

How many phones can run MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B?

60 of the 142 phones we track have enough estimated usable memory at Q8_0; 60 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 MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B?

52 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 MiMo V2.6 Distill Qwen 9B good for on a phone?

It's tagged for chat, coding, vision, reasoning. At 9.4B parameters, it prioritizes answer quality over speed — expect slower decoding.

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