Human realism is the ultimate benchmark for AI video models. We put Sora 2 and the rising Chinese competitor Kling AI through extensive testing focused specifically on human generation.
Face Generation
Sora 2 produces highly realistic faces with proper skin texture, pore detail, and natural micro-expressions. Diverse ethnicities are well-represented.
Kling AI generates good faces but occasionally produces an uncanny smoothness, especially in close-ups. Skin texture is less detailed.
Winner: Sora 2
The Hand Problem
Hands have been the Achilles' heel of AI generation. We tested both models extensively.
Sora 2 gets hands right approximately 80% of the time. Finger count is reliable, and natural hand poses look convincing.
Kling AI still struggles with hands in about 40% of generations, producing extra fingers or unnatural poses.
Winner: Sora 2 by a significant margin.
Body Proportions and Movement
Both models handle walking and basic movements well. Sora 2 has an edge in complex movements like dancing or sports. Kling AI occasionally produces unnatural joint bending.
Where Kling AI Excels
Kling AI has better handling of traditional Chinese aesthetics, calligraphy, and cultural elements. It also offers faster generation times in some scenarios.
Conclusion
For human realism, Sora 2 is the clear leader in 2026. The gap is significant in hands, micro-expressions, and complex human movement. Download your best human-focused generations with Soradown for your projects.
