MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
Strengths: Stylised text or image motion
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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.
Strengths: Stylised text or image motion
Strengths: General purpose video
MaxVideoAI price per second by resolution; the pricing score compares the same tier when possible.
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Comparable score tier: 512P: $0.05/s vs 720p: $0.13/s
Scores reflect quality and control on MaxVideoAI across 11 criteria.
How we benchmarkPrompt Adherence
iprompt alignment / instruction followingVisual Quality
iimage quality / aesthetic quality / realism / artifacts / flickerMotion Realism
imotion smoothness / physics plausibilityTemporal Consistency
itemporal coherence / identity consistencyHuman Fidelity
ifaces / hands / body realismText & UI Legibility
itext rendering / readabilityAudio & Lip Sync
ilip sync quality / dialogue syncMulti-Shot Sequencing
ishot-to-shot continuity / multi-shotControllability
icamera control / constraint followingSpeed & Stability
ilatency / success ratePricing
iprice per second / credits / estimated costWan 2.6 Text & Image to Video leads on 8/10 (best: Multi-Shot Sequencing, Temporal Consistency).
Cheaper: MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard (512P: $0.05/s vs 720p: $0.13/s).
First/Last frame: MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard (Supported vs Not supported).
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.
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.
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.
What it tests: Motion Realism + Temporal Consistency + Visual Quality
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
What it tests: Human Fidelity + Audio/Lip Sync + Prompt Adherence
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
What it tests: Hands/Fingers + Text & UI Legibility + Prompt Adherence
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.
Short answers for choosing budget stylized Hailuo or general-purpose Wan.
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.
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.
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.