That android 17 shortcoming is a shitty take to be honest, just cuz it's less than it's competition doesn't make it a deal breaker. Three years of updates is in fact excellent especially for a midrange.
Nothing has now released the Phone (2a), which is available across Europe, India and the UK. Nothing also sells the Phone (2a) for $349 in the US but with caveats. Early reviews are solid, although there is no escaping that Nothing's latest smartphone has some flaws.