video model comparison
grok-imagine-video vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
grok-imagine-video and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite are both current video models, from xAI. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 60% cheaper per video second than grok-imagine-video, $0.02 vs $0.05.
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 | grok-imagine-video | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.05 | $0.02 (better) |
| Arena Text-to-Video | 1342 Elo (#3 of 4) | Not measured |
| Arena Image-to-Video | 1415 Elo (#2 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, video | text, image |
| Output | video | video |
Scores:Arena · 2026-10-12
When to choose each
grok-imagine-video
Best for
- Grok Imagine video generation and editing
Watch out for
- No exact compatible public benchmark snapshot is recorded
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 vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite FAQ
Which is cheaper, grok-imagine-video or Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 60% cheaper per video second than grok-imagine-video, $0.02 vs $0.05.
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