MiniMax H3 Image vs Z Image Turbo
ImageImageMiniMax · WaveSpeed · last verified 11/11/2026
Start with the conditional verdict, then compare pricing, parameters and official samples. The samples are not from the same prompt; the verdict only uses verifiable data.
Choose MiniMax H3 Image if
- Max resolution 4k
- Vendor MiniMax
Choose Z Image Turbo if
- Budget first: from $0.005/run
- Vendor WaveSpeed
Specs
Only task, starting price, resolution, duration and explicit capabilities.
| Dimension | MiniMax H3 Image | Z Image Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Task | Text to image | Text to image |
| Starting price | $0.03/run | $0.005/run |
| Resolution | 1k / 2k / 4k | Default 1024×1024 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 / 1:2 / 2:1 / 1:3 / 3:1 / 2:3 +9 | Not listed officially |
| Duration | — | — |
| Explicit capabilities | Text to image | Text to image |
Explicit capabilities are only those stated in the official description. Nothing is inferred.
Pricing
Starting prices and default configurations. Refer to the official source for actual cost.
Official samples
Each model’s official samples, not a same-prompt benchmark.
MiniMax H3 Image
Text to imageA photorealistic close-up portrait of an elderly fisherman with weathered skin, a grey beard and a dark wool cap, standing on a harbor dock on an overcast morning, soft natural light, shallow depth of field
Z Image Turbo
Text to imageA translucent jellyfish made of flowing liquid fire and smoke, floating inside a cube of solid ice. The ice is melting, dripping water that turns into gold coins. Stark contrast between the warm orange fire and cold blue ice. Studio lighting, black background, 3D render style, caustics lighting effects, refraction, octane render, 8k.
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FAQ
- Which is cheaper, MiniMax H3 Image or Z Image Turbo?
- MiniMax H3 Image starts at $0.03/run, and Z Image Turbo starts at $0.005/run. By starting price, Z Image Turbo is lower. Actual cost also varies with resolution, duration and retries.
- Does MiniMax H3 Image support Chinese text?
- The official description does not explicitly list Chinese text capability. Validate with your actual copy before making a Chinese poster.
- Does Z Image Turbo support Chinese text?
- The official description does not explicitly list Chinese text capability. Validate with your actual copy before making a Chinese poster.
- Were these samples generated from the same prompt?
- The page shows each model’s official samples. Prompts and parameters are defined by the original page, not a same-prompt benchmark. A same-prompt benchmark requires real API calls and will be labeled in the task gallery once the data is ready.