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Phi-3

Small models punching above their weight.

Params
3.8B–14B
Context
128K
License
MIT
Released
2024

Overview

Phi-3 demonstrates that small, well-curated models can rival much larger ones, ideal for edge and on-device deployment.

Features

  • Compact
  • MIT licensed
  • Strong reasoning for size
  • Mobile-ready

Advantages

  • Runs on phones
  • Permissive license
  • Low cost inference

Limitations

  • Limited world knowledge
  • Smaller context recall

Best for

  • On-device AI
  • Edge
  • Embedded assistants