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MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard vs Google Veo 3.1 Fast

Compare MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard with Google Veo 3.1 Fast when the choice is low-cost stylized exploration or a broader polished production workflow. Hailuo offers silent 512P or 768P motion at $0.045 per second; Veo Fast adds audio, references, extension, and output up to 4K.

Quick verdict

Choose MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard for inexpensive silent stylized concepts, especially when 768P is enough and you want up to 10 seconds. Choose Google Veo 3.1 Fast for audio-ready ads, reference-guided shots, first-and-last-frame control, extensions, or final output at 1080p or 4K.

5.4/10Score

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

Strengths: Stylised text or image motion

7.6/10Score

Google Veo 3.1 Fast

Strengths: Fast iterations

Pricing snapshot

MaxVideoAI price per second by resolution; the pricing score compares the same tier when possible.

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

512P: $0.05/s768P: $0.06/s

Google Veo 3.1 Fast

720p: $0.13/s1080p: $0.16/s4K: $0.39/s

Comparable score tier: 512P: $0.05/s vs 720p: $0.13/s

Scorecard (Side-by-Side)

Scores reflect quality and control on MaxVideoAI across 11 criteria.

How we benchmark
5.8

Prompt Adherence

iprompt alignment / instruction following
8.1
4.8

Visual Quality

iimage quality / aesthetic quality / realism / artifacts / flicker
7.1
5.3

Motion Realism

imotion smoothness / physics plausibility
7.7
5.2

Temporal Consistency

itemporal coherence / identity consistency
7.0
4.8

Human Fidelity

ifaces / hands / body realism
7.6
4.0

Text & UI Legibility

itext rendering / readability
6.5
N/A

Audio & Lip Sync

ilip sync quality / dialogue sync
8.4
4.5

Multi-Shot Sequencing

ishot-to-shot continuity / multi-shot
7.5
5.8

Controllability

icamera control / constraint following
7.9
8.5

Speed & Stability

ilatency / success rate
9.1
9.8

Pricing

iprice per second / credits / estimated cost
9.0

Winner summary

Leads on scorecard

Google Veo 3.1 Fast leads on 9/10 (best: Multi-Shot Sequencing, Human Fidelity).

Cheaper on MaxVideoAI

Cheaper: MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard (512P: $0.05/s vs 720p: $0.13/s).

Video-to-Video

Video-to-Video: Google Veo 3.1 Fast (Not supported vs Supported (extend / retake workflows)).

Key Specs (Side-by-Side)

Compare key AI video model specs side-by-side (pricing, inputs, resolution, duration, aspect ratios, audio, and core controls). This is a high-level snapshot — see the full engine profile for the complete feature set and prompt examples.

MiniMax Hailuo 02 StandardKey specGoogle Veo 3.1 Fast
512P: $0.05/s
768P: $0.06/s
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)
720p: $0.13/s
1080p: $0.16/s
4K: $0.39/s
Text-to-Video
Image-to-Video
Video-to-Video
First/Last frame
Reference image / style reference
Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference mode: 1-3 stills
Reference video
768p
Max resolution
4K
10s
Max duration
8s
Data pending
Avg render time
139s avg
16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 2:1
Aspect ratios
16:9 / 9:16
24
FPS options
24 fps
MP4
Output format
MP4
Audio output
Native audio generation
Lip sync
Basic
Camera / motion controls
Prompt-based only
No (MaxVideoAI)
Watermark
No (MaxVideoAI)

Choose Hailuo 02

Use Hailuo for $0.045-per-second stylized tests, silent social concepts, and clips up to 10 seconds at 512P or 768P.

Choose Veo 3.1 Fast

Use Veo Fast for audio, references, first-and-last-frame control, extensions, and delivery from 720p through 4K.

Key trade-off

Hailuo costs less and offers two extra seconds; Veo Fast costs more but expands resolution, sound, and production control.

Best workflows

Hailuo fits stylized exploration and cheap hooks. Veo Fast fits ad variants, product shots, dialogue, and polished masters.

Recommended next steps

Showdown (same prompt)

Side-by-side renders from the same prompt on MaxVideoAI. Prompts are identical; outputs may vary by model.

Showing up to 3 prompt pairs for clarity.

Fast Motion + Physics (16:9)

What it tests: Motion Realism + Temporal Consistency + Visual Quality

Prompt
Source prompt

Wide 16:9 cinematic action shot, a runner sprints through a rainy city street at night, water splashes realistically with each step, reflections on wet asphalt, handheld tracking camera following from the side. Dynamic motion with believable inertia and physics, no rubbery limbs, no wobbling background, stable scene geometry, minimal temporal flicker, sharp details despite fast movement, realistic motion blur.

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

Google Veo 3.1 Fast

Try this prompt:Generate with Hailuo 02 StandardGenerate with Veo 3.1 FastOpens the generator pre-filled.

UGC Talking Head + Lip Sync (9:16)

What it tests: Human Fidelity + Audio/Lip Sync + Prompt Adherence

Prompt
Source prompt

Vertical 9:16 TikTok-style UGC selfie video, handheld smartphone feel, natural indoor daylight near a window. A friendly creator speaks directly to camera with natural blinking, subtle head nods, and a warm smile. Add small human imperfections: a tiny hesitation, a soft breath, a quick smile mid-sentence, and a micro-pause before the last line. Realistic skin texture, stable identity, no face warping, minimal flicker, clean audio with natural room tone. No subtitles. No on-screen text. No logos. No watermarks. The creator says (exactly, with the same pacing and hesitations): “Okay, so… um… quick thing. If you’re feeling stuck, just do the tiniest first step… like, set a two-minute timer and start. (smiles) That’s it. You’ll be surprised how fast it gets easier.”

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

Google Veo 3.1 Fast

Try this prompt:Generate with Hailuo 02 StandardGenerate with Veo 3.1 FastOpens the generator pre-filled.

Hands + Product Demo + On-screen Text

What it tests: Hands/Fingers + Text & UI Legibility + Prompt Adherence

Prompt
Source prompt

Wide 16:9 full-body unboxing video in a clean studio/kitchen setting. A person is fully visible (head-to-toe or at least head-to-knees) standing behind a minimalist tabletop. They unbox a small generic gadget from a plain matte cardboard box: peel the seal, open the lid, remove the inner tray, take out the device and accessories, and lay everything neatly on the table. The person occasionally lifts the item toward the camera for a closer look, then places it back down. Realism requirements: natural body proportions, stable identity, realistic skin and clothing fabric, no face warping, no unnatural limb bending. Hands must be highly realistic: correct finger count, natural grip, believable pressure/contact with the box and device, consistent shadows, no extra fingers, no “floating” objects. Keep object geometry stable, no wobbling background, minimal temporal flicker. Camera: single continuous shot, tripod-stable, slight cinematic push-in (very slow), eye-level or slightly above table height. Natural soft daylight, clean shadows, realistic materials and textures. No logos, no brand names, no watermarks. No subtitles. Optional on-screen title at the top (perfectly readable and stable, no jitter): "UNBOXING — FIRST LOOK"

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

Google Veo 3.1 Fast

Try this prompt:Generate with Hailuo 02 StandardGenerate with Veo 3.1 FastOpens the generator pre-filled.

This side-by-side AI video comparison uses identical prompts to highlight differences in motion, realism, human fidelity, and text legibility. For full specs, controls, and more prompt examples, open each engine profile.

FAQ

Short answers for choosing lower-cost Hailuo or production-ready Veo Fast.

Is Hailuo 02 or Veo 3.1 Fast cheaper?

Hailuo 02 lists $0.045 per second. Veo 3.1 Fast starts at $0.10 per second at 720p with audio, rising with resolution, so Hailuo is the lower-cost silent test route.

Which model supports audio and 4K output?

Google Veo 3.1 Fast supports native audio and output up to 4K. MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard is silent and tops out at 768P.

When should I choose Hailuo 02 instead of Veo Fast?

Choose Hailuo for inexpensive stylized exploration where sound and high resolution are not required. Choose Veo Fast when references, frame control, audio, or polished delivery matter.