MiniMax H3 vs WAN 3.0
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MiniMax H3 charges a flat 15 credits for an image-to-video clip no matter the resolution. WAN 3.0 charges by the second and by resolution tier, from 1.5 credits per second at 480p up to 4.5 at 1080p. We animated the same product photo with both on August 26, 2026 to see what that pricing difference actually buys.
Same start frame, both models, August 26 2026
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Slow cinematic camera orbit around the earbuds case, soft studio lighting shifts, the lid opens gently to reveal the earbuds, product commercial style
MiniMax H3
Slow cinematic camera orbit around the earbuds case, soft studio lighting shifts, the lid opens gently to reveal the earbuds, product commercial style
WAN 3.0
Same start frame, same day. MiniMax H3: 15 credits flat, about 210 seconds. WAN 3.0: 3 credits at 480p for a 2 second clip, about 216 seconds.
How It Works
How we ran the comparison:
Start from the same image
We used one product photo of an earbuds case as the first frame for both models, so any difference in the result comes from the model, not the input.
Run each at its cheapest useful setting
MiniMax H3 has no resolution choice once a start frame is attached, so its price is fixed at 15 credits. WAN 3.0 was set to 480p and a 2 second duration, its lowest-cost combination.
Time it and read the bill
We bracketed each request with a timestamp at submission and at the finished asset, and recorded the exact credits charged for each run.
The Pixel Dojo Advantage
| Others | Pixel Dojo |
|---|---|
| Price model | MiniMax H3 is a flat 15 credits for any image-to-video clip from 5 to 15 seconds, since a start frame forces the model to bill at its 2k tier regardless of the resolution setting. WAN 3.0 bills per second of output: 1.5 credits per second at 480p, 2.5 at 720p, 4.5 at 1080p, so a short cheap test and a long 1080p final render cost very different amounts. |
| What we measured | Our MiniMax H3 clip (5 seconds, native pricing) took about 210 seconds and cost 15 credits. Our WAN 3.0 clip, run at the cheapest settings (480p, 2 seconds) to keep the test affordable, cost 3 credits and took about 216 seconds. WAN 3.0's turnaround did not track its lower price or shorter length here. |
| Duration range | MiniMax H3 covers 5 to 15 seconds. WAN 3.0 covers 2 to 30 seconds, twice the ceiling, plus a duration value of -1 that lets the model pick the length itself. |
| Resolution control | MiniMax H3 only exposes a resolution choice in text-to-video and reference modes (2k or 768p); feed it a start frame and it always renders and bills at 2k. WAN 3.0 always lets you pick 480p, 720p, or 1080p, even for image-to-video, so you can shoot a cheap draft before paying for a full-resolution pass. |
| Speed option | WAN 3.0 has a fast toggle that keeps the same output and finishes in about 2 minutes instead of the standard 15 to 20, for roughly 40 percent more credits per second. MiniMax H3 has no equivalent fast mode. |
| Native audio | Both generated a synced audio track automatically with no extra setting. Neither run needed a separate audio step. |
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Common Questions
Everything you need to know about MiniMax H3 vs WAN 3.0
What does MiniMax H3 cost compared to WAN 3.0?
MiniMax H3 is a flat 15 credits for any image-to-video clip. WAN 3.0 is priced per second: 1.5 credits per second at 480p, 2.5 at 720p, 4.5 at 1080p. Our cheapest WAN 3.0 test, a 2 second 480p clip, came to 3 credits. A 5 second 720p clip would run 12.5 credits, closer to what MiniMax H3 charges for its minimum length.
Which one is faster?
In our August 26, 2026 run, MiniMax H3 took about 210 seconds for a 5 second clip and WAN 3.0 took about 216 seconds for a 2 second clip. WAN 3.0's shorter, cheaper clip did not finish faster, so treat turnaround as load-dependent rather than tied to price or length.
Which supports longer video clips?
WAN 3.0 goes up to 30 seconds. MiniMax H3 tops out at 15 seconds. If you need a single continuous clip past 15 seconds, WAN 3.0 is the only one of the two that can produce it.
Do both generate audio automatically?
Yes. Both clips in our test came back with a synced audio track with no extra audio setting turned on.
Can I control resolution on an image-to-video job with either one?
With WAN 3.0, yes, always: 480p, 720p, or 1080p. With MiniMax H3, no: giving it a start frame locks the render to its 2k tier regardless of what resolution you request, since the model forbids explicit dimensions once a frame is attached.
How do I call these from the API?
Same key, same shape for both: POST to /api/v1/models/minimax-h3/run or /api/v1/models/wan-3-0-video/run with your API key and a prompt. Add image_url for MiniMax H3 or first_frame_url for WAN 3.0 to animate a starting frame.