video model comparison
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash vs Veo 3.1 Lite Preview
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Lite Preview are both current video models, from Google. Veo 3.1 Lite Preview is 29% cheaper per video second at 720p than Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, $0.05 vs $0.07.
- Lower price per video second at 720p
- Veo 3.1 Lite Preview$0.05 against $0.07
- Newer release
- Gemini Omni 1.2 FlashNov 2026 against Mar 2026
Data verified November 6, 2026 · Dataset 2026-11-06
Side by side
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Lite Preview, line by line
Prices in effect today, compared at the same tier wherever both list one. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash | Veo 3.1 Lite Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price per video second at 720p | $0.07 | $0.05 (better) |
| Price per video second at 1080p | Not listed | $0.08 |
| Independent benchmarks | ||
| Arena Text-to-Video | 1541 Elo (#1 of 6) | Not measured |
| Arena Image-to-Video | 1502 Elo (#1 of 5) | Not measured |
| Specs | ||
| Provider | ||
| Release date | November 5, 2026 | March 31, 2026 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | 131,072 tokens | Not reported |
| Max output | 65,536 tokens | Not reported |
| Input | text, image, video | text, image |
| Output | video, audio, text | video, audio |
No independent benchmark has scored both models yet. Each rank counts the current models scored on that benchmark.
Scores:Arena · 2026-11-06
Charts
Against every current video model
Where Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Lite Preview land among the current models of their task, on every independent benchmark, on price and on context.
Where each stands
Only Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash has a current Arena Text-to-Video score: #1 of 6. Each bar is the share of current models it beats.
Independent benchmarks
Arena Text-to-Video
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash:#1of 6
1,541 Elo · ahead of 100%
Veo 3.1 Lite Preview: Not scored
Arena Image-to-Video
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash:#1of 5
1,502 Elo · ahead of 100%
Veo 3.1 Lite Preview: Not scored
Price and context
Price per video second
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash:#4of 8
$0.07 · cheaper than 57%
Veo 3.1 Lite Preview:#2of 8
$0.05 · cheaper than 71%
Quality against price
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash scores 1,541 at $0.07 (price per video second). The line joins the current models no other beats on both price and Arena Text-to-Video score; hover any point to name it.
Quality against price: the data
| Model | Provider | Price per video second | Arena Text-to-Video (Elo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash | $0.070 | 1,541 | |
| Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | xAI | $0.080 | 1,486 |
| Dreamina Seedance 2.5 | ByteDance Seed | $0.23 | 1,480 |
| Veo 3.1 Preview | $0.40 | 1,363 | |
| grok-imagine-video | xAI | $0.050 | 1,341 |
Cost
What each costs
Example workloads at each provider's listed rates, then every other rate either one lists. The cheaper figure in each row is highlighted.
The same work, priced
For one minute of video at 720p, Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash costs 1.4 times as much as Veo 3.1 Lite Preview, at each provider's listed rates.
One minute of video at 720p
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash costs 1.4× as much
- Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
- $4.20
- Veo 3.1 Lite Preview
- $3
| Workload or rate | Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash | Veo 3.1 Lite Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Example workloads | ||
| One minute of video at 720p | $4.20 | $3 (better) |
| One minute of video at 1080p | Not listed | $4.80 |
| Other listed rates | ||
| 1M output tokens, video | $12 | Not listed |
Your own bill will differ. These figures use list prices and example workloads. The AI Model Cost Audit reviews your real usage, shortlists models that score as well for each task for less, and estimates the savings.
Launch price $100, regular price $150
Verdict
When to choose each
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
Where it leads
- Accepts video input
- Also outputs text
- Supports video editing
Best for
- Short clips with sound and consistent characters that need conversational edits
Watch out for
- Arena's ratings rest on 2,745 votes or fewer per board so far, far fewer than older video models
- 1080p and 4K come from upsampling, and first-and-last-frame interpolation is limited to 3 to 10 seconds
- Paid tier only: there is no free-tier access in the Gemini API
Veo 3.1 Lite Preview
Where it leads
- Lower price per video second at 720p, $0.05 vs $0.07
- Also priced for 1080p output
Best for
- High-volume, cost-sensitive video generation with sound
Watch out for
- A preview with no 4K output and no video extension
From benchmark to production
Building on Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash or Veo 3.1 Lite Preview?
Public scores rarely hold on your own data. We test both models on your real tasks, then build the agent or pipeline around the one that wins.
AI Model Cost AuditLaunch price $100, regular price $150What the audit includes
FAQ
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash vs Veo 3.1 Lite Preview FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash or Veo 3.1 Lite Preview?
Veo 3.1 Lite Preview is 29% cheaper per video second at 720p than Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, $0.05 vs $0.07.
How much would one minute of video at 720p cost with Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash or Veo 3.1 Lite Preview?
One minute of video at 720p comes to $4.20 with Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and $3 with Veo 3.1 Lite Preview at their listed rates.
How do Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Lite Preview differ in features?
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash takes text, image and video input; Veo 3.1 Lite Preview takes text and image. Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash produces video, audio and text; Veo 3.1 Lite Preview produces video and audio. Only Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash supports video editing.
Further reading
More on Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Lite Preview
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Lite Preview?
Public benchmarks narrow the shortlist. We run both on your own tasks, data and cost limits, then build the routing and review controls to run the winner in production.
- A head-to-head evaluation on your real workload
- Routing between models by cost and difficulty