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Model Comparison
Hailuo 02 vs Veo 3 portrait animation cost-quality tradeoff
The core difference between Hailuo 02 and Veo 3.1 is this: Hailuo 02 is much cheaper for natural portrait motion testing; Veo 3 is the upgrade when you need 1080p, audio, and stable long shots for final delivery. Based on the current dataset, Veo 3.1 leads in aggregate quality rating by 1.0 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 02 | Veo 3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MiniMax | Google DeepMind |
| Editorial rating | 4.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Pricing tier | Free tier | Free tier |
| Max resolution | 512p · 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 | Headshot and portrait animation | 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 | Veo 3.1 |
| 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 02
Best starter model for faces and people
Veo 3.1
The gold standard for cinematic lighting