Grok Imagine Video 1.5: Specs, Rankings and Cost
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 explained: xAI’s video model with sound, its leaderboard rank, strengths, weak spots, prompt tips and the lowest credit cost in Oraclip.
Oraclip Team
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 is xAI's latest video model and the lowest-cost video model in Oraclip: a 6-second clip at 480p costs 80 credits. It turns text or a single image into video with sound, and xAI has kept adding to it since launch. This Grok Imagine Video 1.5 guide covers what it can do, where it falls short, how it ranks and when it is the right pick. Facts were checked on October 22, 2026.
What is Grok Imagine Video 1.5?
xAI released Grok Imagine Video 1.5 as a preview on June 3, 2026 and made it generally available on June 16, 2026 in the xAI API as grok-imagine-video-1.5. It generates video with synchronized sound from a text prompt or from an image. A later update added native 1080p output, stronger text-to-video and up to 7 reference images in the xAI API.
xAI's own API list prices are $0.08 per second at 480p, $0.14 at 720p and $0.25 at 1080p. Oraclip runs the model through Kie's grok-imagine-video-1-5-preview route, which offers 480p and 720p.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 specs: official vs in Oraclip
| Grok Imagine Video 1.5 (xAI) | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 in Oraclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Preview June 3, GA June 16, 2026 | Available now (preview route) |
| Clip length | Short clips | 1–15 s |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 480p, 720p |
| Inputs | Text, image, up to 7 reference images | Text or one image as the first frame |
| Aspect ratios | Several, including vertical | Auto, 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3 |
| Sound | Generated with the video | Always on |
| Price | $0.08, $0.14, $0.25 per second | 23 credits per second at 720p |
How Grok Imagine Video 1.5 ranks
On the Artificial Analysis leaderboards (October 22, 2026), Grok Imagine Video 1.5 scores 1,056 for text-to-video, #12, and 1,067 for image-to-video. That puts it clearly below the leaders (Wan 3.0 at 1,175 for text-to-video, MiniMax H3 at 1,140 for image-to-video), but well above the Kling 3.0 anchor at 1,000. It is a mid-table model at a bottom-table price.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 strengths
- Lowest cost per clip in Oraclip. 80 credits for 6 seconds at 480p, 140 at 720p.
- Fast drafts. Good for testing an idea, a camera move or a storyboard before spending more on Wan 3.0 or Seedance.
- Short lengths. Clips from 1 second, handy for loops, reaction shots and B-roll.
- Many aspect ratios, including 3:2 and 2:3.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 weaknesses
- Weaker instruction following with images. Users on X report that it does not always respect the first frame or reference instructions closely. Check faces and products carefully.
- No 1080p in Oraclip, and the Kie route is a preview model, so behaviour may change.
- Sound cannot be turned off in Oraclip. Mute or replace it in editing if you need silence.
- One image only in Oraclip: no last frame and no multi-reference.
How to prompt Grok Imagine Video 1.5
- Keep prompts short and visual: subject, action, setting, light, camera.
- Ask for one thing to happen. Multi-step actions drift more than on the top models.
- When animating a photo, say what must stay the same: "keep the face, clothes and background exactly as in the image".
- Generate two or three takes at 480p and keep the best; at 80 credits a take, that is still cheaper than one Seedance 2.0 clip.
Our AI video prompt guide covers a fuller structure.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs Wan 3.0 vs Seedance 2.0 Mini
| Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | Seedance 2.0 Mini | Wan 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made by | xAI | ByteDance | Alibaba |
| Length in Oraclip | 1–15 s | 4–15 s | 2–30 s |
| Top resolution | 720p | 720p | 1080p |
| Image inputs | One first frame | First/last frame or up to 9 references | First and last frame |
| Text-to-video rank (Artificial Analysis) | #12, 1,056 | No public rank found | #1, 1,175 |
| 10 s at 720p | 230 credits | 420 credits | 760 credits |
In the red-fox test above, all three produced a usable first take; Grok's clip had the widest framing and the most atmospheric light, while Wan 3.0 and Seedance 2.0 Mini kept the fox larger and sharper in frame. For finished work, see the Wan 3.0 guide; for references on a budget, the Seedance 2.0 Mini guide.
What Grok Imagine Video 1.5 costs in Oraclip
| Length | 480p | 720p |
|---|---|---|
| 6 s | 80 credits | 140 credits |
| 10 s | 130 credits | 230 credits |
| 15 s | 190 credits | 350 credits |
The exact cost shows before you generate, and failed generations are refunded. See the pricing page for plans.
How to use Grok Imagine Video 1.5 in Oraclip
- Open the video generator with Grok Imagine Video 1.5 selected, or choose it in the video model menu of the full creator.
- Write the scene, or add one photo as the first frame.
- Pick the length (1 to 15 seconds), resolution and aspect ratio.
- Generate and download from your library.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 FAQ
Is Grok Imagine Video 1.5 free?
Not in the API: xAI charges per second, and Oraclip charges credits. It is the cheapest video model in Oraclip, from 80 credits for a 6-second 480p clip. Signing up for Oraclip is free.
Does Grok Imagine Video 1.5 have sound?
Yes. It generates sound with every clip, and in Oraclip the sound is always on.
Can Grok Imagine Video 1.5 make 1080p video?
xAI's API offers 1080p. The route Oraclip uses offers 480p and 720p.
Is Grok Imagine Video 1.5 better than Wan 3.0?
No. On Artificial Analysis it ranks #12 for text-to-video, against #1 for Wan 3.0. It costs about a third of Wan 3.0's credits for the same length at 720p, which makes it useful for drafts.
What is the difference between Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Grok Imagine Image 2.0?
Video 1.5 makes video clips. Grok Imagine Image 2.0 is xAI's separate image model, for posters, edits and stills.
Try Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Use it where speed and cost matter more than polish: storyboards, test shots and quick social clips. Start in the video generator and switch to Wan 3.0 in the same picker when a shot deserves the extra credits.
Sources (checked October 22, 2026): xAI: Grok Imagine Video 1.5 · xAI: Grok Imagine Video 1.5 references update · xAI API documentation · Kie: Grok Imagine 1.5 preview · Artificial Analysis: text-to-video leaderboard · Artificial Analysis: image-to-video leaderboard