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MiniMax H3 video model ranks second on Video Arena, beats competitors

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MiniMax AI's latest video model, MiniMax H3, has achieved the second-highest ranking on the Video Arena benchmark, demonstrating significant improvement over its predecessor, MiniMax Hailuo-2.3 (Pro). The model's performance places it just behind Google DeepMind's Gemini Omni Flash and ahead of BytePlus Global's Seedance 2.0 Mini. Notably, MiniMax H3 is available with open weights and at a lower cost compared to other top-tier models. AI

IMPACT Sets a new benchmark for open-weight video models, potentially driving further innovation and competition in the space.

RANK_REASON The item reports on a new benchmark result for a video generation model, including its performance relative to competitors and its availability. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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MiniMax H3 video model ranks second on Video Arena, beats competitors

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The item reports on a new benchmark result for a video generation model, including its performance relative to competitors and its availability. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]
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  1. X — MiniMax AI TIER_1 English(EN) · MiniMax_AI ·

    #2 overall on Video Arena -- outranking nearly every model in its class

    #2 overall on Video Arena -- outranking nearly every model in its class All without the frontier price tag. And the weights are open.😌

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