The community members discuss their experiences with the 4o mini being slower than the 3.5 turbo. Some agree that the 3.5 turbo is still the faster option. There is speculation that the 4o mini may have been released before the backend was properly scaled, leading to initial delays. The community members also find it strange that the 4o mini is marketed as a next-gen replacement for the 3.5 turbo, given the performance difference.
