Microsoft’s New Phi 4 AI Models Challenge Larger Systems with Elite Reasoning

Microsoft’s New Phi 4 AI Models Challenge Larger Systems with Elite Reasoning

Microsoft’s New Phi 4 AI Models Challenge Larger Systems with Elite Reasoning Looking for the best AI models for reasoning, math, and coding? Microsoft’s new Phi 4 AI models —Phi 4 mini reasoning, Phi 4 reasoning, and Phi 4 reasoning plus—are reshaping what’s possible for compact yet powerful artificial intelligence. Designed to deliver high-quality results even on lightweight devices, these small but mighty models rival larger competitors like OpenAI’s o3-mini and DeepSeek’s R1, offering incredible performance for developers, educators, and businesses focused on efficiency and accuracy.                         Image Credits:Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto / Getty Images Microsoft Launches Three New Phi 4 AI Models Focused on Reasoning On April 30, 2025, Microsoft announced a major upgrade to its Phi family of AI models , releasing three new options built specifically for enhanced reasoning: Phi 4 mini reasoning , Phi 4 reasoning , and Phi 4 reasoning plus . All three are permissively licensed and ava…