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Google Veo 3.1 vs MiniMax H3
Specs, pricing, and capabilities side by side, plus outputs generated from identical prompts, so the only variable between the columns is the model.
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Google's high-quality video model with native audio, reference-image support, and frame-to-frame control.
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MiniMax's Hailuo 3 video model with native synchronized audio, multi-reference consistency, and prompt-driven editing of a finished clip.
Learn more about H3 →Overview
Creator
Google
MiniMax
Released
11 months ago (Oct 2025)
2 months ago (Jul 2026)
Available on
RunwareReplicateOpenRouterGoogle
RunwareReplicateOpenRouterMiniMax
Model ID
google/veo-3.1
minimax/h3
Specs
Pricing
$0.20 per second
$0.08 per second
Max resolution
4K
2K
Aspect ratios
16:9, 9:16
21:9, 16:9, 4:3 +3 more
Clip length
Up to 8s
Up to 15s
Audio
Synchronized track
Synchronized track
Image-to-video
Start & end frame + reference images
Start & end frame + reference images
Negative prompt
Supported
-
Seed control
Supported
-
Samples
Establishing shotCamera motion, scene coherence over time
PromptSlow aerial push in over a coastal cliff road at golden hour, waves breaking on rocks below, a single car travelling along the road. Smooth continuous camera movement, warm cinematic colour grade.
Download google-veo-3-1-establishing.mp4
Download minimax-h3-establishing.mp4
Close-upFluid motion, fine detail, temporal stability
PromptClose-up of a barista pouring steamed milk into an espresso, latte art forming in the crema, steam rising from the cup. Shallow depth of field, soft window light, subtle handheld movement.
Download google-veo-3-1-closeup.mp4
Download minimax-h3-closeup.mp4
Every sample is the model’s first result for the shared scene prompt (no cherry-picking), generated via Runware or Replicate. Hover a copy icon to read the full prompt.
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