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Model Comparison
Runway vs Hailuo 02 for human portrait animation
The core difference between Runway and Hailuo 02 is this: Runway wins on premium polish and cinematic lighting. Hailuo 02 remains a high-value option for face consistency when you need lower-cost iteration on portrait-driven workflows. Based on the current dataset, Runway leads in aggregate quality rating by 0.0 points, but the final choice should follow your budget and scene priority.
Last updated: 2026-04-18
Side-by-side specs — brand, pricing, resolution, duration, audio, inputs and aspect ratios.
| Dimension | Runway | Hailuo 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Runway | MiniMax |
| Editorial rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Pricing tier | Free tier | Free tier |
| Max resolution | 720p · 1080p | 512p · 768p · 1080p |
| Durations supported | 5s · 10s | 6s · 10s |
| Native audio | Not supported | Not supported |
| Inputs supported | image · text | image · text |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 4:3 | Model-controlled |
| Best scene | Landscape and environment | Headshot and portrait animation |
Auto-recommended from spec data — for edge cases, jump back to each model guide for strengths and limitations.
| Your need | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| I need higher resolution ceiling | Tie |
| I need longer single-clip duration | Tie |
| I need native audio, no extra mixing | Both require post audio |
| I trust the editorial rating | Tie |
| I want free access, no subscription | Both are free |
The qualitative deltas the spec table cannot show — each model's key strengths and known limitations.
Runway
Highest fidelity among starter models
Hailuo 02
Best starter model for faces and people