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Model Comparison
Grok Imagine vs Hailuo 02 free model iteration
The core difference between Grok Imagine and Hailuo 02 is this: Grok Imagine is faster and ships with audio for ideation; Hailuo 02 is more stable on portraits and natural human motion when you need character fidelity. Based on the current dataset, Grok Imagine 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 | Grok Imagine | Hailuo 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | xAI | MiniMax |
| Editorial rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Pricing tier | Free tier | Free tier |
| Max resolution | 480p · 720p | 512p · 768p · 1080p |
| Durations supported | 6s · 10s | 6s · 10s |
| Native audio | Supported | Not supported |
| Inputs supported | image · text | image · text |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 3:2 · 2:3 | Model-controlled |
| Best scene | AI-generated illustrations | 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 | Hailuo 02 |
| I need longer single-clip duration | Tie |
| I need native audio, no extra mixing | Grok Imagine |
| 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.
Grok Imagine
Free image-to-video, 10s per clip
Hailuo 02
Best starter model for faces and people