そうかと言いって

conjunction

but still; however; and yet

Used to introduce a contrasting point after acknowledging a previous statement; similar to 'having said that' or 'that said'.

• 彼かれは若わかい。そうかと言いって、経けい験けん不ぶ足そくとは言いえない。

  He is young. But still, you can't say he lacks experience.

• 値ね段だんは高たかい。そうかと言いって、品ひん質しつが悪わるいわけではない。

  The price is high. However, that doesn't mean the quality is bad.