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MiniMax H3 vs Sora 2

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MiniMax · OpenAI · last verified 11/11/2026

Start with the conditional verdict, then compare pricing, parameters and official samples. The samples are not from the same prompt; the verdict only uses verifiable data.

Choose MiniMax H3 if

  • Max resolution 2k
  • Default duration 5s
  • Vendor MiniMax
$0.1/run · 5sText to video

Choose Sora 2 if

  • Official description mentions Audio
  • Max resolution 1280×720
  • Default duration 4s
$0.1/run · 4sText to video
Budget first: MiniMax H3No absolute rankingDepends on your task

Specs

Only task, starting price, resolution, duration and explicit capabilities.

DimensionMiniMax H3Sora 2
TaskText to videoText to video
Starting price$0.1/run · 5s$0.1/run · 4s
Resolution768p / 2k720×1280 / 1280×720
Aspect ratio21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16Not listed officially
Duration5s4s
Explicit capabilitiesText to videoAudio, Text to video

Explicit capabilities are only those stated in the official description. Nothing is inferred.

Pricing

Starting prices and default configurations. Refer to the official source for actual cost.

ModelUnit priceResolution / durationSourceVerified
MiniMax H3$0.1/run · 5s768p · 5swavespeed11/11/2026
Sora 2$0.1/run · 4s720×1280 · 4swavespeed11/11/2026

Prices are official starting prices, excluding tax and FX. Refer to the official source.

Official samples

Each model’s official samples, not a same-prompt benchmark.

MiniMax H3

Text to video

Speeder chase across a cliff city (single continuous shot) From a monumental cliffside city carved into stone, the camera dives toward a tiny streak of light ripping along a narrow ledge-road. Lock-on: a speeder hugging the wall at insane speed. The camera slingshots ahead, whips back, then drops tight to the rear thrusters: heat haze, grit snapping off the ledge, warning lights flashing. A collapsing balcony rains debris; the rider snaps a last-inch swerve under a falling arch, then threads through hanging laundry lines and open windows in one fluid line. The camera darts through the same openings, staying glued to the motion. One final bend and sudden calm: the camera blasts outward into a reveal of the city opening onto a boundless waterfall-fed valley, mist turning into rainbow.

Text to video
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Sora 2

Text to video

In a 90s documentary-style interview, an old Swedish man sits in a study and says, "I still remember when I was young."

AudioText to video
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FAQ

Which is cheaper, MiniMax H3 or Sora 2?
MiniMax H3 starts at $0.1/run · 5s, and Sora 2 starts at $0.1/run · 4s. By starting price, MiniMax H3 is lower. Actual cost also varies with resolution, duration and retries.
Does MiniMax H3 support Chinese text?
The official description does not explicitly list Chinese text capability. Validate with your actual copy before making a Chinese poster.
Does Sora 2 support Chinese text?
The official description does not explicitly list Chinese text capability. Validate with your actual copy before making a Chinese poster.
Were these samples generated from the same prompt?
The page shows each model’s official samples. Prompts and parameters are defined by the original page, not a same-prompt benchmark. A same-prompt benchmark requires real API calls and will be labeled in the task gallery once the data is ready.