Hailuo 2.3 is the newest Hailuo video model from MiniMax, released in October 2025. It keeps the family's signature low price — $2.80/min — while ranking among the cheapest models in the top 50, with Elo 1178 t2v and 1236 i2v. For creators who want current-generation AI video at a bargain rate, this is the pick.

On Twin AI, Hailuo 2.3 runs in one interface with 30+ other AI models for image, video and chat, so you can benchmark it against pricier tiers and choose per shot. It works from Russia without a VPN, with RU-card or SBP payment and a free start — the current MiniMax generation, reachable and payable from the region.

Strengths - Newest Hailuo. Released Oct 2025 — the current generation of MiniMax's video line. - Cheapest in the top 50. $2.80/min while still ranking alongside far pricier models. - Balanced quality. Elo 1178 t2v / 1236 i2v: coherent motion across both text and image inputs. - Volume-friendly. The low rate lets you iterate freely and generate many takes without draining credits.

Price and speed Hailuo 2.3 costs $2.80/min, one of the lowest rates of any top-50 model and level with the earlier Hailuo tier. On Twin AI you pay in credits — no subscription, you only spend on the result. That combination of a current generation and a rock-bottom price makes it a strong everyday default, leaving budget for a flagship like Kling 3.0 when a hero shot needs it.

How to use it on Twin AI 1. Open /create/video and pick Hailuo 2.3. 2. Upload a start frame or describe your shot — subject, motion, mood. 3. Generate, review, and re-run variations cheaply. No VPN needed, pay with a Russian card or SBP, free to start.

Alternatives - Hailuo — Hailuo 02 Standard, same $2.80/min, the earlier tier in the family (Elo 1237 i2v). - Kling Turbo — Kling 2.5 Turbo at $4.20/min, top-5 i2v (Elo 1285) for a quality step up. - Bytedance Fast — Seedance 1.0 Mini class, a cheap fast i2v option for quick drafts.

Compare budget tiers side by side on /compare, browse every model on /models, or check /pricing.