video model comparison
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite are both current video models, from Google and xAI. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 80% cheaper per video second than Gemini Omni Flash 1.1, $0.02 vs $0.10. On Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video), Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 scores 1114 Elo and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite 994 Elo (Artificial Analysis, measured October 13, 2026).
Data verified October 13, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-13
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.10 | $0.02 (better) |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video) | 1114 Elo (#2 of 4) (better) | 994 Elo (#4 of 4) |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (image to video) | 1130 Elo (#1 of 3) | Not measured |
| Provider | xAI | |
| Release date | August 27, 2026 | Not reported |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | 1,048,576 tokens | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text, image, video | text, image |
| Output | video, audio | video |
Scores:Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13
When to choose each
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1
Best for
- Short clips with sound that need conversational edits
Watch out for
- Each clip is 3 to 10 seconds; extensions add 10 seconds at a time up to 40 seconds
- Editing uploaded videos is not available in every region, and voice editing is not supported
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Best for
- Cheap drafts and simple clips before committing to a higher-end video model
Watch out for
- xAI has not published a release date; trackers report early October 2026
- No independent video-quality benchmark is recorded here
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 or Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 80% cheaper per video second than Gemini Omni Flash 1.1, $0.02 vs $0.10.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 or Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite?
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 leads on Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video), 1114 Elo to 994 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite?
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
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