Model Comparison
Hailuo 2.3 vs Veo 3 premium portrait and motion quality
The core difference between Hailuo 2.3 and Veo 3.1 is this: Veo 3 leads on cinematic coherence and audio; Hailuo 2.3 has tighter facial fidelity per credit and is more flexible for portrait-heavy production lines. Based on the current dataset, Hailuo 2.3 leads in aggregate quality rating by 0.0 points, but the final choice should follow your budget and scene priority.
Last updated: 2026-05-20
Side-by-side specs — brand, pricing, resolution, duration, audio, inputs and aspect ratios.
| Dimension | Hailuo 2.3 | Veo 3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MiniMax | Google DeepMind |
| Editorial rating | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Pricing tier | Free tier | Free tier |
| Max resolution | 768p · 1080p | 720p · 1080p |
| Durations supported | 6s · 10s | 5s · 10s |
| Native audio | Not supported | Supported |
| Inputs supported | image · text | image · text |
| Aspect ratios | Model-controlled | auto · 16:9 · 9:16 |
| Best scene | Micro-expressions | Physics-based lighting |
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 | Veo 3.1 |
| 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.
Hailuo 2.3
The portrait and emotion perfectionist
Veo 3.1
The gold standard for cinematic lighting