video model comparison
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite are both current video models, from xAI. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 75% cheaper per video second than Grok Imagine Video 1.5, $0.02 vs $0.08. On Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video), Grok Imagine Video 1.5 scores 1048 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 | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.08 | $0.02 (better) |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video) | 1048 Elo (#3 of 4) (better) | 994 Elo (#4 of 4) |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (image to video) | 1065 Elo (#3 of 3) | Not measured |
| Provider | xAI | xAI |
| Release date | Not reported | Not reported |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text, image | text, image |
| Output | video | video |
Scores:Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13
When to choose each
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Best for
- Short 1080p clips with sound
Watch out for
- Editing and extending videos still use the older grok-imagine-video model
- xAI lists one $0.080 per second price with no breakdown by resolution
- xAI has not published a release date
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
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite FAQ
Which is cheaper, Grok Imagine Video 1.5 or Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 75% cheaper per video second than Grok Imagine Video 1.5, $0.02 vs $0.08.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Grok Imagine Video 1.5 or Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 leads on Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video), 1048 Elo to 994 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Grok Imagine Video 1.5 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
- Routing between models by cost and difficulty