Most AI video generators produce visually plausible but physically wrong motion. Water doesn't splash realistically. Fabric doesn't drape naturally. These are physics problems -- and MiniMax Hailuo solves them.
| Task | Hailuo | Runway Gen-4 | Seedance 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid simulation | Excellent | Poor | Good |
| Fabric dynamics | Excellent | Fair | Good |
| Particle effects | Excellent | Poor | Good |
| Speed (rel.) | 40% faster | Baseline | Comparable |
MiniMax is part of the Chinese AI ecosystem accessible through NovAI. While NovAI's video generation focuses on Seedance (the most complete API solution), MiniMax Text-01 is available for chat completions with 256K context.
For developers who need physics-accurate motion, MiniMax Hailuo represents a compelling alternative. The model specializes where others struggle -- making it the dark horse worth watching in 2026.
MiniMax Hailuo is an AI video generation model that excels at physics-accurate simulations, including liquid dynamics and fabric movement. It is 40% faster than competitors at these tasks.
MiniMax Hailuo is better for physics-heavy scenes (liquids, fabrics, particles) while Seedance 2.0 excels at multi-modal input, 4K output, and native audio. Both are available via NovAI's API.
Yes, MiniMax Hailuo is accessible through NovAI's OpenAI-compatible API. It is one of 20+ Chinese AI models available through a single API key.
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