video model comparison
Gemini Omni Flash Preview vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Gemini Omni Flash Preview 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 Preview, $0.02 vs $0.10.
Data verified October 12, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-12
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Gemini Omni Flash Preview | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.10 | $0.02 (better) |
| Arena Text-to-Video | 1513 Elo (#1 of 4) | Not measured |
| Arena Image-to-Video | 1465 Elo (#1 of 3) | Not measured |
| Provider | xAI | |
| Release date | June 30, 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:Arena · 2026-10-12
When to choose each
Gemini Omni Flash Preview
Best for
- Conversational video generation and editing
Watch out for
- This preview endpoint may change before becoming stable; it generates 3 to 10 second 720p video
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 Preview vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gemini Omni Flash Preview or Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 80% cheaper per video second than Gemini Omni Flash Preview, $0.02 vs $0.10.
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