What is everyone's favourite phone to pair with a Nexus 7?

**Tim Corcoran** · 02-21-2013, 05:36 AM

Hi

I'm wondering if anyone has any particular views on which android phones work particularly well with the Nexus 7? I should note that I'm in the UK and have a wi-fi only device, so I'd be looking to use my phone as a tethered modem a lot, and I want really good seemless integration as far as possible. bluetooth, nfc all mandatory requirements!

Any views gratefully received.

**RichardRight** · 02-21-2013, 06:19 AM

I imagine most people's favorite phone to pair with the nexus 7 is going to be the one they own.

**Montymobile** · 02-21-2013, 07:33 AM

The best phone to pair wth the nexus 7 imho is its little sister the nexus 4 . Getting blistering download speeds on 3 UK and the phone has a stock wifi hotspot app.

**Tim Corcoran** · 02-21-2013, 07:44 AM

no stand out devices in your opinion then?

**Tim Corcoran** · 02-21-2013, 07:45 AM

Cheers Monty, I'll check them out. 3 UK has certainly had a real renaissance in the last couple of years now infrastructure improved

**odd1ne** · 02-21-2013, 09:45 AM

I have a good ol HTC desire and that tethers fine no problems, most account stuff can be linked via Google anyway.

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**Unicorn Rancher** · 02-21-2013, 10:10 AM

If you have a Nexus 7 and carry it around, a smart phone is redundant. So pair the Nexus 7 with a $20 prepaid phone.

**NexuxGirIX** · 02-21-2013, 12:34 PM

My Nexus 4.

**Hoppy063** · 02-21-2013, 02:54 PM

HTC One X....Orange UK Bluetooth tethering with my N7 works well and NFC between the 2 devices works well too.

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**Camaihofer** · 02-21-2013, 03:37 PM

Nexus 4...hands down.

**Montymobile** · 02-22-2013, 07:32 AM

Not sure about pairing it with any phone as you need to detemine how fast the phone can download. The reason I advocated the Nexus 4 is because Tim is on 3 UK which supports DC HSPA. The nexus 4 is DC HSPSA compatable .

**NexusGirlX** · 02-22-2013, 08:20 AM

Times like today, makes me happy that I have both a phone and a tablet with cellular capabilities because my DSL quit working a while ago. I'm using my phone to tether my computer and my N7 switched over to the cell network automatically.

**talonsmith** · 02-22-2013, 12:35 PM

I think the android version your phone is on is the more important factor. I was going from my Original Moto Droid/Milestone to my N7 and back and forth. It was a tech shock.

**JackiusD** · 02-22-2013, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Montymobile

The best phone to pair wth the nexus 7 imho is its little sister the nexus 4 . Getting blistering download speeds on 3 UK and the phone has a stock wifi hotspot app.

I am doing the exact same thing, no complaints at all, 3 seem to be sorting themselves out, turning out to be a good network to be with.

**rsxtcy4me** · 02-22-2013, 04:57 PM

I love my RAZR MAXX because its got great battery life and can act as a modem for a long time when I'm out and about and need connectivity to my Nexus 7 or laptop in a somewhat remote location.