Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Topics Budget phone value Topic Budget phone value 2 mentions in 1 episode Discussion about how price increases make defining budget and value awards increasingly difficult in 2026. Related Phone storage pricing (Topic) 2026 Smartphone Awards (Topic) Galaxy S26 (Product) Mentions The 2026 Smartphone Awards Discussion Episode Oct 9, 2026 58:58 Best value award changed from best budget phone because MSRP at launch isn't how phones actually cost anymore. 1:01:22 $800 is the bar where phones don't get much better; $500 and under has good value options.