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MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

Compare MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard with Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video when choosing between inexpensive stylized motion and a broader general-purpose workflow. Hailuo costs $0.045 per second for silent 512P or 768P clips; Wan reaches 15 seconds with 1080p, audio, and reference-video control.

Quick verdict

Choose MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard for lower-cost silent stylized concepts, vertical or square hooks, and shots up to 10 seconds where 768P is sufficient. Choose Wan 2.6 for general-purpose production that needs 1080p, clips up to 15 seconds, optional audio, or one to three reference videos.

5.4/10Score

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

Strengths: Stylised text or image motion

6.2/10Score

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

Strengths: General purpose video

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

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

720p: $0.13/s1080p: $0.20/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
6.2
4.8

Visual Quality

iimage quality / aesthetic quality / realism / artifacts / flicker
5.2
5.3

Motion Realism

imotion smoothness / physics plausibility
6.2
5.2

Temporal Consistency

itemporal coherence / identity consistency
6.2
4.8

Human Fidelity

ifaces / hands / body realism
5.8
4.0

Text & UI Legibility

itext rendering / readability
4.8
N/A

Audio & Lip Sync

ilip sync quality / dialogue sync
4.0
4.5

Multi-Shot Sequencing

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

Controllability

icamera control / constraint following
6.5
8.5

Speed & Stability

ilatency / success rate
7.5
9.8

Pricing

iprice per second / credits / estimated cost
9.0

Winner summary

Leads on scorecard

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video leads on 8/10 (best: Multi-Shot Sequencing, Temporal Consistency).

Cheaper on MaxVideoAI

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

First/Last frame

First/Last frame: MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard (Supported vs Not supported).

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 specWan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
512P: $0.05/s
768P: $0.06/s
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)
720p: $0.13/s
1080p: $0.20/s
Text-to-Video
Image-to-Video
Video-to-Video
Reference-video guidance
First/Last frame
Reference image / style reference
Reference video
768p
Max resolution
Up to 1080p
10s
Max duration
Up to 15s (per generation)
Data pending
Avg render time
91s avg
16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 2:1
Aspect ratios
16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1
24
FPS options
24
MP4
Output format
MP4
Audio output
Text/Image modes only; off in Reference mode
Native audio generation
Lip sync
Basic
Camera / motion controls
Basic
No (MaxVideoAI)
Watermark
No (MaxVideoAI)

Choose Hailuo 02

Use Hailuo for $0.045-per-second stylized motion, silent tests, and lower-resolution vertical, square, or landscape clips.

Choose Wan 2.6

Use Wan for 720p or 1080p delivery, optional audio, clips up to 15 seconds, and reference-video guidance.

Key trade-off

Hailuo minimizes cost for stylized silent output; Wan costs more but adds resolution, duration, sound, and reference control.

Best workflows

Hailuo fits budget social concepts and visual experiments. Wan fits narrated clips, general B-roll, and reference-led sequences.

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

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

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

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

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

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

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 budget stylized Hailuo or general-purpose Wan.

Is Hailuo 02 or Wan 2.6 cheaper?

Hailuo 02 lists $0.045 per second. Wan 2.6 starts at $0.10 per second at 720p and $0.15 at 1080p, so Hailuo is cheaper when silent lower-resolution output is enough.

Which model supports audio and reference videos?

Wan 2.6 supports optional audio and reference-to-video with one to three source clips. MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard supports text or image generation without audio.

When should I choose Wan 2.6 over Hailuo 02?

Choose Wan when the job needs 1080p, more than 10 seconds, native audio, or reference-video guidance. Choose Hailuo for cheaper stylized exploration and social-format tests.