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Veo 3.1 vs Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash: specs and price
Veo 3.1 — output audio: Native. Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash — resolutions: 360p / 720p / 1080p / 4K; maximum duration: 15 s.
When to choose Veo 3.1 and when Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
Veo 3.1
- Output audio: Native vs No for Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
- Aspect ratios: 3 vs 2 for Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
- Resolutions: 360p / 720p / 1080p / 4K vs 720p / 1080p for Veo 3.1
- Maximum duration: 15 s vs 8 s for Veo 3.1
- Generation modes: from text / from first and last frames / from references / video editing vs from text / from first and last frames / from references for Veo 3.1
- Input photos: up to 10 vs up to 3 for Veo 3.1
Key differences
Specifications
| Spec | Veo 3.1 | Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Model variants | Lite / Fast / Quality | Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash |
| Generation modes | from text / from first and last frames / from references | from text / from first and last frames / from references / video editing |
| First frame | Yes | Yes |
| Last frame | Yes | Yes |
| Input photos | up to 3 | up to 10 |
| Input videos | No | 1, required |
| Output audio | Native | No |
| Minimum duration | 4 s | 3 s |
| Maximum duration | 8 s | 15 s |
| Resolutions | 720p / 1080p | 360p / 720p / 1080p / 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 9:16 / 16:9 / auto | 9:16 / 16:9 |
| Prompt limit | 1,000 characters | 20,000 characters |
| Price (different settings) | — coins · 720p | — |
There is no shared resolution for a direct price comparison, so each price includes its setting and is not highlighted as cheaper.
Price at the same settings
What to compare visually
For a fair A/B test, use the same scene and, where both modes allow it, the same first frame. Inspect motion continuity, character and object consistency, physics and contacts, camera behavior, temporal deformation, in-clip cuts and audio synchronization.
What to inspect with Veo 3.1
A short scene with both picture and sound in mind, from rustling fabric to a character's line.
- Lite, Fast and Quality are separately priced versions. Test the idea with an affordable option, then compare another version using the same brief.
- Text mode needs no images. Frame mode takes a first image and an optional last one. Reference mode accepts 1–3 photos for subjects, products and the scene.
- Review written signs and pronunciation separately from the visual quality.
- Very different first and last frames can produce an awkward transformation rather than a believable transition.
What to inspect with Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
Video from text, frames and references, editing and extension.
- Text: the result is created from a written description.
- First and last frame: two photos set how the clip starts and ends.
- The result length is 3 to 15 seconds.
- At most 10 photos as input.
How to run a fair comparison
- Fix the scene, the first frame (if both models accept one), the duration and the resolution.
- Judge motion, not stills: faces, hands and objects should hold across the whole clip and at cuts.
- If sound matters, listen to it separately: dialogue, effects and lip sync differ between models.
- Price a finished clip, not a second: the per-second rate times your real duration, rounded up once.
Sources
Prices, availability and specifications come from the Mixer AI catalog. This is not an independent test: try both models on the same task before choosing.
What we compare
FAQ
Which is cheaper: Veo 3.1 or Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash?
The models use different settings, so a direct price comparison would be misleading: the prices of Veo 3.1 and Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash are in the table, so compare for the mode you need.
How does Veo 3.1 differ from Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash?
Veo 3.1 — output audio: Native. Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash — resolutions: 360p / 720p / 1080p / 4K; maximum duration: 15 s; input photos: up to 10.
How should I compare Veo 3.1 and Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash fairly?
Fix the scene, first frame, duration and resolution. Watch the motion across the whole clip and listen to the sound separately. Price the finished clip, not one second.
Are both models available in Mixer AI?
Yes. Both models are in the Mixer AI video catalog; the launch button on the page opens Canvas on a computer and the Studio on a phone. The page exists only for models in the current catalog.
Which model is better?
There is no single winner. First rule out the model that lacks the duration, first or last frame, sound or resolution you need, then compare clips on your own scene. The table highlights only measurable differences.