Grok 3 vs Grok 4: How Much Better Is the New AI Model in 2025?
In 2025, xAI by Elon Musk launched Grok 4 — the updated version of its conversational AI tool. But how much better is Grok 4 compared to Grok 3? Here's my hands-on comparison after testing both models inside X.
🧠 Grok 3
- Released late 2024
- Basic chatbot tasks + casual tone
- Limited reasoning on technical prompts
- Built into X Premium+ subscription
- No plugin or tool integrations
🚀 Grok 4
- Launched mid-2025
- Better handling of long prompts
- Improved reasoning (especially coding/math)
- More relevant real-time answers
- Still only available via X
⚙️ Grok 3 vs Grok 4: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Grok 3 | Grok 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Speed | Moderate | Faster responses |
| Reasoning | Basic | Advanced (coding/math) |
| Context Length | Short (2-3K tokens) | Extended (up to 32K) |
| Real-time Awareness | Medium | High (X-native) |
💡 My Real Experience with Grok 4
After using both models for technical prompts, summaries, and fun interactions, Grok 4 clearly outperformed its predecessor in speed and clarity. It’s especially good at giving short, tweet-ready answers — something unique to X.
🏁 Final Verdict
Grok 3 was a nice start. But Grok 4 finally feels like a serious chatbot. It still lacks third-party integrations like ChatGPT or Claude, but for real-time info and fun tone — it delivers.
❓ FAQ
Is Grok 4 free?
No, you need an X Premium+ subscription to access Grok.
Can I use Grok outside of Twitter?
As of now, no. Grok is embedded inside X (Twitter).
Does Grok 4 support plugins?
No plugins yet, but real-time features are being expanded.
Article by: Eng. Ali HASHEM